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Letters to the Editor

April 7

Dear Editor: The ban on smoking the D.C. Council is considering seeks to prohibit smoking in private businesses, namely bars and nightclubs. While the government has a right to ban smoking in its own facilities, imposing restrictions on privately owned buildings is overstepping authority.

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News

Festival features films that show reality of journalism

By Anne Godlasky | April 7

About 1,000 people are expected to attend this weekend's Reel Journalism Film Festival, according to Bettina Owens, the School of Communication's director of strategic programs. The second annual festival will include 10 screenings, discussions related to "The Insider," "Veronica Guerin" and others, and three receptions.

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Sports

Sick of Red Sox after 'Fever Pitch'

By Jordan Beane | April 7

The night the Boston Red Sox won the World Series was one of those moments that Sox fans will always remember. The guys you followed through thick and a lot of thin running onto the field in triumph, players hugging each other, pandemonium, and Jimmy Fallon and Drew Berrymore dancing.

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Opinion

Legal immigration helps

By Dan Miller | April 7

Sometimes, all of life comes together. I wrote a paper on illegal immigration, I had been planning to write a column about it, and when I opened up Monday's Eagle, I saw that Seth Johnson had given me a perfect jumping-off point. Illegal immigration is a problem - on this, I think, Johnson and I agree.

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Opinion

Opinion: Pura Vida campaign more than 'surface activism'

By Elizabeth Falcon | April 7

I am writing because an editorial that appeared March 21 contained grave mischaracterizations. First, The Eagle characterized the Harvard living-wage campaign as a victory won "without having to take any drastic measures." This is simply not the case. The Harvard campaign was one of the most drastic measures taken by students this decade.

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Sports

Serious students saved swim teams

By Kevin Hilgers | April 7

If anyone can relate to the potential elimination of three AU teams after the spring of 2006, it's the swimmers of Dartmouth College. Administrators at the Ivy League school announced the elimination the men's and women's teams two years ago as part of a two-year, $10.

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News

Temperature soars to 80

April 7

Wednesday brought unseasonably warm weather to AU, prompting students to take advantage of the green lawns of the Quad. Students enjoyed frisbee, sunbathing, baseball and people-watching. AU cheerleaders even chose to practice outdoors. To beat the heat, students could enter a white tent in honor of Palestinian Awareness Week.

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News

Girls get 'singled' out

By Kristina McNeil | April 7

The winner and runner-up of the Mr. American contest were the dates of choice Wednesday evening in the Tavern for RHA's "Singled Out" competition. Winners received limo rides and a gift certificate to a restaurant.

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News

City Calendar

By Elliot Smilowitz | April 7

Friday, April 8 International Drumming Exhibition 6 p.m., Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW Drummers of Tamagowa University in Japan as well as local drumlines perform. The show is free. Call (202) 467-4600 for more information. Fiery Furnaces 9 p.

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Opinion

Staff Editorial: Keep yourself safe

April 7

The theft of three laptops and iPods from McDowell Hall on Tuesday was the third such incident on campus in the last few weeks. Similar incidents of burglary have been reported in Hughes and Anderson halls. While it is a shame that this had to happen to any student, every student should know that he is responsible for his own belongings.

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News

Starbucks wins GA approval

By John Riley | April 7

The AU General Assembly narrowly voted to approve Starbucks coffee over Pura Vida coffee in the bid for the spot to be vacated by Auntie Anne's pretzel shop in Mary Graydon Center, after heated debate Wednesday night. The General Assembly adopted an amendment to urge the university to seek an establishment that offers food instead of coffee.

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News

Forbes speaks on social security

By Dave Colon | April 7

Steve Forbes, editor of Forbes business magazine, praised President Bush's plan to privatize Social Security in a speech at Tenley Campus, using a baseball analogy perfect for the Nationals' opening day on Monday. "With private retirement accounts, you won't hit a home run, but you won't strike out.

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News

Gas prices expected to rise this summer

By Kate Oczypok | April 7

The recent rise in temperature also signifies a predicted increase in gasoline prices this May, due to seasonal effects, rising oil prices and a higher demand for gas. According to Jacob Bournazian, an economist for the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration, gas prices have traditionally peaked in the springtime during the last three driving seasons.

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Opinion

Opinion: 'Fair trade' not as simple as it sounds

By Ibbie Hedrick | April 7

Somehow the Residence Hall Association managed to voted 12-1 against bringing Starbucks to campus without accurately taking all coffee industry issues into consideration. We are skeptical about why the RHA is assuming that Pura Vida is any more responsible than Starbucks.

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Sports

Sports Brief: Glenn Named Freshman of the Year

By Ian Quillen | April 7

AU 184-pounder Josh Glenn was named the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association's Freshman of the Year, league officials announced Monday. Glenn becomes the first AU wrestler to win a season-ending award since AU joined the EIWA three years ago. In the 2004-05 season, Glenn was ranked No.

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News

The Dresden Dolls bring Tavern to life

By Chris DeWitt | April 7

Ah, The Tavern. What can the bands that play here possibly think when they step into the fluorescent lights and whirring blenders of the beloved eatery. It seems like a place where good music would be impossible to hear and where quality would have to be checked at the door, as the idea of hearing great music opposite a Chick-fil-A and next to a Jamba Juice is a little weird.

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News

Fiery Furnaces a family affair

By Jen Turner | April 7

A strong network of family members is a crucial element for indie-rock band the Fiery Furnaces. Not only is their driving force the dynamic, song-writing duo of Eleanor and Matthew Friedberger, but their upcoming double-album features a little bit of their grandmother's vocal talent as well.

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