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Sex and Sensibility

By Allison Weil · Thursday, March 4, 2004

There's a particular boy I've had a crush on since I came to AU. I will not tell his name because, to be honest, I don't know it. I've been introduced to him only once, and when we spoke, I couldn't find the words to show him how interested I was.

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Police Blotter

By Keith F. Shovlin · Thursday, March 4, 2004

The police blotter is compiled from the daily crime log issued by the Department of Public Safety and additional information from Gary Folckemer, public information officer for Public Safety. Incidents from Friday through Wednesday appear in the Thursday edition while incidents from Wednesday and Thursday appear in the Monday edition.

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Metro works to fix stairs

By ROBERT H. CHAMBERLAIN and JR. and GREG ROSENBERG | March 4

The continued use of the D.C. Metrorail system has its occasional quirks, but none are more prevalent than faults in the escalator systems. The Metrorail system runs 572 escalators, more than any other transit system in the world, according to a press release from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

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Opinion

Our Take: Shame on you, Gao

March 4

The Eagle editorial staff makes some comments on the situation with Gao Zhan, center of considerable university controversy.

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News

Chaplain supported by prayers

By Stokely Baksh | March 4

Eight members from the Muslim Student Association held a night prayer yesterday to show their support for the AU Muslim chaplain after The Eagle reported Monday that a Muslim charity he heads, the World Assembly of Muslim Youth, is under investigation for connection with terrorist groups.

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The Rusty Nail

By L. Russel Allen IV | March 4

I - and I assume many of my readers are in the same boat with me on this one - am finding it almost impossible to generate a comprehensive thought. Being in the middle of studying for mid-terms and spring break being so tantalizingly close, the idea of writing a column has just destroyed my will to live.

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Sports

AU golf teed off at PL

By David Bergman | March 4

After a successful fall season highlighted by a win at the AU Classic, the AU Men's Golf team looks forward to a trip to Hawaii and a promising spring season. The Eagles, coming off a fall season where they placed in the top five spots in three out of four events, have a spring schedule to look forward to that incorporates seven tournaments, including a trip to Hawaii and the fabled Princeville Resort for the Kauai Collegiate Cup.

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State dept. issues warnings for travelers

By Emily Carone | March 4

As students prepare for spring break, certain warnings are being released to keep students healthy. Statements like "don't drink the water in Mexico" may be considered old jokes, but these warnings are true. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that between 20 and 50 percent of all international travelers each year get traveler's diarrhea, also known as TD, from pathogens in water and food.

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Opinion

Letter to the Editor

March 4

A letter to the editor regarding the controversy surrounding Mr. Fadel Soliman, American University's Muslim chaplain.

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News

Student sent to hospital after gas released in Beeghley Building

By Ben Connors | March 4

A student was sent to the hospital after inhaling a gas released from chemicals her Organic Chemistry teacher mixed Wednesday night. As the gas diffused across the room, the student began to have trouble breathing and lost feeling in her fingers, and 911 was called, according to her lab partners Cibrina Hoffman and Peter Baenziger.

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Gao Zhan faces sentencing Friday

By Keith F. Shovlin | March 4

Former AU researcher Gao Zhan will be sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to unlawful export of items to China and tax fraud back in November. She faces up to 10 years in prison, according to the plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney.

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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