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Mozart's 'flute' plays magical tune

By Ulysses Tang | April 14

The Washington National Opera brings to D.C. the whimsical yet wise "The Magic Flute" - Mozart's fairy-tail singspiel of a prince, a princess, a wizard, magic, color, coloratura, parable, allegory and oh yes, beautiful music. "The Magic Flute" is a timeless yet esoteric opera about a prince (Tamino) and a feathered bird-catcher (Papageno) who are recruited by a queen to rescue her princess daughter (Pamina) from the wizard Sarastro.

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Opinion

All Thumbs

April 14

Thumbs up The "Carnivore Initiative" ... The College Republicans were out and about on the Quad Wednesday, celebrating their views and partaking in free food. This is proof that there is more to political action than radical activism. Silent Day ... This event, put on by AU Queers and Allies, gave students an opportunity to demonstrate for gay rights.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Would you like a finger with that?

April 14

Fast-food eaters nationwide were frightened and disgusted by the news that a Wendy's customer recently found a severed human finger in her chili. Despite the potential public-relations nightmare, Wendy's has done a good job handling the situation, first declaring that all of its employees are in possession of all 10 of their fingers and then offering $50,000 to anyone who could provide information leading to finger's owner.

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Opinion

Opinion: Religion always the left's scapegoat

By Russell Croteau | April 14

Russell Croteau It took longer than I expected, but sure enough in Monday's edition of The Eagle the anti-Catholic bigotry of an ignorant secularist was given a forum to spew his hateful and offensive rhetoric. The death of Pope John Paul II is a deeply emotional event in the lives of the world's 1.

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Opinion

Opinion: Pope, though not perfect, an inspirational figure

By P. William Brusoe | April 14

P. William Brusoe The Eagle has always served an important role of making readers think, challenge their own beliefs, and either discard those beliefs or strengthen their previous positions. An editorial by Russell Allen appearing April 11 did just that.

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News

Meat on the menu for Republicans

By Mary Specht | April 14

The College Republicans promoted the "Carnivore Initiative," an effort to get students to eat more meat, on the Quad Wednesday with wings, ribs and a pledge-singing campaign. "I will celebrate the fact that I am on top of the food chain," read part of the pledge, which 82 people signed, according to CR President Mike Inganamort.

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Sports

For Field Hockey, home turf finally in sight

By Ian Quillen | April 14

The AU Women's Field Hockey team already appears headed in the right direction. With a second straight berth in the NCAA tournament last year, an appearance in the quarterfinals and an all-time-high No. 7 rank nationally, next year holds surreal promise for a team bursting with youth.

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Unity, empowerment on display

By Kate Oczypok | April 14

AU held its second annual "Take Back the Night" event Wednesday evening. The event consisted of a walk around campus that began at Glover Gate and ended at Kay Spiritual Life Center. In Kay, which was full by 9 p.m., victims of assault shared their stories with fellow participants.

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Opinion

Letter to the editor

April 14

Dear Editor: The Eagle's staff editorial titled "Bible Should Skip Class," although characteristic for an AU Eagle editorial, laden with rhetoric and stock language, really does not make an effective argument against teaching creationism in schools. Evolutionists, more times than not, find themselves left of center on the political spectrum, and with this comes a typical liberal need for being accepting of other perspectives.

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News

City Calendar

By Elliot Smilowitz | April 14

Thursday, April 14 Speaker: Roger Ebert Politics and Prose bookstore, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW Noted film critic Roger Ebert discusses "The Great Movies II," his collection of film essays. Admission is free. Call (202) 364-1919 for more information. Speaker: The Two Bobs: Dole Speaks to Edwards 7 p.

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Sports

AU Golf gets 2nd place in Delaware tourney

By David Bergman | April 14

The AU Men's Golf team finished its weekend of play with a second-place finish at the Bethany Beach Invitational in Bethany Beach, De. The Eagles finished with a team score of 616 (304-312, +40) over the one-day, 36-hole tournament. Host George Washington won the tournament with a team score of 603 (304-299, +27), including both low team rounds for the tournament.

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Former House and Senate staff sing Broadway

By Tamara Brown | April 14

The sun beat down through the stained-glass windows, and the audience comprised mostly senior citizens, but the church was alive with the sound of music. The Congressional Chorus, a group made up of former House and Senate staffers, along with several guest performers, presented "An Evening of Broadway" Sunday, a benefit for the Whitman-Walker Clinic.

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Opinion

Opinion: GA reps respond to last issue's Eagle editorials

By Mike Crowley and Emily Freifeld | April 14

Mike Crowley and Emily Freifeld Despite what some members of the General Assembly think, we are not omnipotent and all-knowing. In order to deal with the problems and concerns of our constituents, we must be well-informed and given plenty of time. However, this was not the case recently.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Remembrance week: never forget

April 14

This week is the third annual remembrance of the Holocaust observed at American University. Throughout the week there will be many events to commemorate one of the worst travesties in history. Names of victims will be read, and a survivor of the Holocaust will speak to students.

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Metro brief: Man tackled at Capitol to be deported

By Kate Oczypok | April 14

A 33-year-old Australian man was tackled in front of the Capitol Monday for standing in a fountain facing the building's west side. Wenhao Zao was found Monday with two briefcases by police, who snuck up on Zao and tackled him to the ground. Zao was unresponsive despite one request to see the president, according to cbsnews.

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Woman finds finger in chili

By Kate Oczypok | April 14

A California woman who wanted to sue the fast-food franchise Wendy's last week dropped her lawsuit Wednesday due to what her attorney calls "emotional distress." Anna Ayala was eating a bowl of chili at a San Jose Wendy's chain last month when she bit into a 1.

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National brief: Deadly virus sent to health labs

By Kate Oczypok | April 14

Health officials reported Wednesday that a deadly 1950s flu virus was accidentally sent to thousands of labs throughout the past six months. According to an article from msn.com, labs incinerated the deadly samples before they could be a threat to the world.

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