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Students look for jobs, internships at AU fair

By Aviva Perlman · Friday, April 2, 2004

Fifty percent of students who complete an internship decide that it is something they do not want to do, said Francine Blume, director of Experimental Education at AU. "It's not that it was a bad internship," she said. "But something about it made them realize they aren't interested in this particular field of work.

Film: "The Prince and Me"

By Matt Mawhinny · Friday, April 2, 2004

For the young, restless Danish prince Edward (Luke Mably), Denmark is nothing more than a prison of paparazzi and royal responsibilities. The prince comes to America for escape and self-discovery, only to find love in the form of a University of Wisconsin pre-med student named Paige (Julia Stiles).

Our Take: Healthy Campus Help

Friday, April 2, 2004

The Eagle Editorial Staff discusses its recent findings about health policies at other D.C. universities.

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The Rusty Nail: vending your frustrations

By L. Russell Allen IV | April 2

I finally figured it out. x2716. That's what you dial when the stupid vending machines take your money. 2716. It rolls off the tongue so nicely. I think about calling in and demanding $20 for all the Diet Cokes I was never given. 2716. The promised land.

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Haiku Circus: April 2, 2004

By Ken Sakamoto | April 2

Ken Sakamoto's Haiku Circus for April 2, 2004.

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Not Quite Wrong: April 2, 2004

By Ross Nover | April 2

Ross Nover's Not Quite Wrong for April 2, 2004: riveting conversation.

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Sommers talks about freedom and feminism

By Kate Oczypok | April 2

Christina Hoff Sommers, author of "Who Stole Feminism?" and member of the Independent Women's Forum (IWF), spoke Wednesday evening in the Centennial Formal Lounge. Sommers, a professor of philosophy at Clark University since 1980, also wrote the book "The War Against Boys.

Sports

Wide World of Club Sports

By Kellie Cavalier | April 2

A brief from the Eagle Sports Desk about upcoming tournament games for AU Club Sports.

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The Rock cooks up a hot new career...

By Crista Scaturro | April 2

When Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson walks into a room, the walls breathe a collective sigh of relief. With his easy smile, soft baritone voice and unmenacing disposition, Johnson appears to be all that The Rock is not. There is no ego too large to fit into his opulent suite at the Ritz-Carlton - not even a twitch from "the People's Eyebrow."

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Metro Brief

By Emily Carone | April 2

Metro Brief: Carl Rove's house swamped by immigration protestors.

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SIS, MGC to be expanded

By Kate Oczypok | April 2

Construction on AU campus buildings is progressing well, according to Jerry Gager, director of the Office of Facilities, Planning and Development. McKinley Building Three academic programs will be able to move in to the first and second floors of McKinley and Room 208 by Thursday.

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FBI Agents storm SIS!

By James Jesus Angleton | April 1

On Wednesday morning, armed FBI agents stormed the School of International Service building and arrested Dean Julius Rosenberg and professors Azzam Azzam, Robert Hansen and Alger Hiss. FBI agents also took 40 boxes filled with documents and what appeared to be a weapons cache.

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New SC Prez plans to study abroad

By Victoria Astornaut | April 1

Colon Hennae turned down the position of Student Confederation president to pursue an opportunity studying abroad at Oxford University. Hannae announced his decision yesterday on several napkins left on tables in the Marketplace that he will not be serving AU's student government, or the SC for that matter.

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Entertainment News

April 1

This week in entertainment: Ben Affleck in denial, Tim Burton's narcissism, and more.

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Tenley traffic fines up 760%!!!

By Count Treppenwitz Von Lustigkopf | April 1

Recent changes to the traffic pattern near the American University shuttle stop at the Tenley Town Metro Station have increased city revenue while aggrevating drivers. The changes, notably opposing 'one way' signs, are part of Mayor Anthony Williams' controversial "More Money, Less Cars" initiative.

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Entire GA resigns to pursue lives!

By Kyla Broflovsky | April 1

The entire membership of the General Assembly, AU's student-body legislature, resigned yesterday in order to pursue social lives. "I really started to think upon viewing [Student Confederation] President Rick Toolzerlli's farewell address on ATV. You know, the one where he called us all 'a band of surly tools,'" said Jane A.

Opinion

Our Take: The New 'Old' American Eagle

April 1

There once was a tale of a mighty group that came together and created the best student newspaper across all the land. We kicked them out because they were a bunch of dorks and decided to change things up a bit, and this is what you get. If you don't like it, well, we guess that is your problem.

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Former Public Safety Director Takes Job in Iraq

By Ida Ratherb Ahoya | April 1

Former AU Public Safety chief Carleen Colson, who was fired by the University last November after students and parents complained about her over-aggressive response to the sexual attacks that were occurring on campus, was named chief of the Iraqi National Police Force in a ceremony here yesterday.

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The Eagle's Eye

April 1

What's been happening on this ambiguously-named college campus since we last had issues. Much like news stories, but shorter.

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Police Blotter

By Lola the Bulldog and Ozzy Osbourne | April 1

Beware, students, all is not well around the campus of ambiguously-named University.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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