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Gallina, Taylor face run-off for presidency

By Mary Specht | March 3

Juniors Kyle Taylor and Joe Gallina face a run-off election for Student Government president because neither got the required 40 percent of the 974 tallied votes. Leah Kreimer won vice president and Zach Ulrich won comptroller. Secretary remains undecided as no one got the 10 percent required for a write-in candidate. Students can cast their votes for president on Thursday in Mary Graydon Center room 120 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Board of Elections has yet to establish where and when the results will be announced. Read more...

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Opinion

Staff Editorial: Another AU decision sans student opinion

March 3

AU announced Tuesday that it has acquired a trial subscription to Audible Magic, a program that will disable the illegal downloading of copyrighted materials on campus. The trial will run from next week through April, when AU will decide whether or not to permanently purchase the program.

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Sports

Freshman reaction to cuts

By David Bergman | March 3

With tempers flaring from all sides following last week's Athletic Department decision, one group feels that it has been lost in the shuffle despite having the most to lose; the freshmen. After committing to the University for four years less than one year ago, some freshman feel now that they have been placed in an almost impossible situation.

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News

More than 300 students challenge Athletics

By Ian Quillen | March 3

About 300 concerned AU students, parents, faculty and alumni packed the Tavern Wednesday night to question and decry the Athletics Department's decision to eliminate its Golf and Men's and Women's Tennis programs, but no Athletics Department administrators were present.

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News

Student yearns for teacher's dirty looks

By Jessica Bacharach | March 3

Flipping channels between "The OC" and VH1's "The Fabulous Life," I stumbled upon yet another scandalous tale of a teacher behind bars for having sex with a student. The camera cut to Pamela Turner, 27, an elementary school teacher from Tennessee who was charged with having sex with a 13-year-old student at his home and at school.

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News

Police Blotter

March 3

Public Safety incidents from Feb. 25-March 1.

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News

Freshmen athletes anticipate tough transfers

By David Bergman | March 3

After the Athletics Department cut the golf and tennis teams last week, the teams' freshman athletes say they are feeling particularly affected. After committing four years to AU less than one year ago, some are at a loss for a course of action. "I am in no way, shape or form ready to make this big of a decision right now, especially with midterms coming up.

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News

Student Comics

March 3

Dorm StormMichael Lucibella Wizard's LayerDanny Friedman

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News

Latest 'Star Fox' game fails to live up to franchise

March 3

Star Fox Assault Nintendo GameCube Rated T for Teen Released Feb. 14 C Fox McCloud and his crew are back in action on the Nintendo GameCube. Though "Star Fox Assault" returns the franchise to its roots following the Zelda-like "Star Fox Adventures," the space shooter game is missing the polish and charm that made previous entries so much fun to play.

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News

Mazda 3 hits AU roads via Zipcar

By Janel Knight | March 3

Zipcar, a company that allows people to rent a car by the hour or day, added three Mazda 3's, a compact four-door car, to its AU fleet this month. Other cars, including BMW and Volkswagon models, are available for the same cost. AU announced its partnership with Zipcar in August, and since then the Zipcar vehicles at AU have been the most used in the D.

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News

Campus Brief: Film explores women's hardships

By Kate Oczypok | March 3

In honor of International Women's Day on March 8, the Women's and Gender Studies Program at AU held a screening of "Lilya 4-Ever," a story of a Russian teen who gets caught in rape and prostitution.

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News

City Calendar: March 3-6

By Emily Carone | March 3

Events in D.C. from March 3-6.

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News

Campus Brief: Competitive elections needed, politicians say

By Claire Maude | March 3

Panelists stressed the need for competitive elections at a forum on gerrymandering and redistricting hosted by the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies last night in McDowell Formal Lounge. Less competitive elections mean that Congress is "more populated by hard-edged partisans that make it more difficult for congress to get its job done," said former Congressman David Skaggs (D-CO).

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News

Pamphlet explains policies to residents

By Ariel Amante | March 3

The Student Advocacy Center distributed "The Before You Do Something Stupid, Read This Guide," a pamphlet outlining options and possible consequences when a student violates the Student Conduct Code or Residence Hall Regulations, to student mailboxes last week.

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Sports

Spring blooms, death looms

By Ian Quillen | March 3

Spring break. For every student, it is different. Some will venture to beach resorts in Florida, Mexico or the Caribbean, tanning all day and partying all night. Others will journey to visit family, friends and scenery that they miss dearly because they haven't seen them in a couple months.

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Opinion

All Thumbs

March 3

Thumbs Up Student Advocacy Pamphlet ... This week, SAC released a pamphlet titled "Before you do something Stupid Read this Guide" that explains what rights students and campus residents have. This is a great and useful idea by the Student Advocacy Center.

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News

'Dear Frankie' a heartfelt film

By Jason Alredge | March 3

"Dear Frankie" is a drama made lighthearted with bits of humor, but ultimately focuses on a boy's longing for his father.

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