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Former AU President Williams buried

By Keith F. Shovlin | June 23

Former AU President George H. Williams was laid to rest June 13 at Arlington National Cemetery. Williams died May 18 at his home in Evanston, Ill. at the age of 85 of complications from gastrointestinal ailments. Williams served as president of AU from 1968 to 1975.

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Celebrate your indepence the D.C. way

By Anne Stopper | June 23

AU students who haven't been in town for the Fourth of July in the past are in for a treat this summer. The biggest problem they'll run in to is choosing what they want to do from all the options. From music to fireworks to cookouts, the D.C.-metro area is never more alive than on July 4th.

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Sports

Golf team finishes sixth; Hartman, Schieffer place at PL finals

By Laura Randisi | June 23

The Men's Golf team placed sixth overall in the Patriot League Golf Championship on the weekend of April 26-27. After three rounds of play, the Eagles finished with a team score of 941 with sophomore Chris Schieffer leading the way. Schieffer placed 16th and ended the tournament with a final score of 234, shooting a 75 in the first round.

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AU renovates Letts

By Evan Wagner | June 23

This summer's modest renovations to Letts Hall, one of the three Southside complex residence halls, are expected to be completed under budget and by their scheduled Aug. 1 deadline, University officials said last week. The building, which had its last major renovation in 1990, is mainly being "spruced up," according to University architect and project manager Virginia Richardson.

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'Chicago' in D.C.

By Emily Zemler | June 23

By EMILY ZEMLER Eagle Staff Writer Murder. Booze. Jazz. Scantily clad women. That's "Chicago." And for three weeks it's all here at the National Theatre here in Washington, D.C. The new national tour of "Chicago," the show with the distinction of being Broadway's longest running revival, will grace the D.

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'Hail' new Radiohead album

By Blair Payne | June 23

Radiohead's most recent release, "Hail to the Thief," is a worthy attempt to produce an album as monumental as "O.K. Computer," their 1997 masterpiece that earned them great critical success. On 'Hail' the band has finally refined its new electronic sound to make an album that combines bleeps, static, and even a little acoustic guitar, which all come together for a richer texture than any previous release.

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Opinion

Our Take: A freshman's guide to AU

June 23

In just a few short weeks, our University will become the new home to hundreds of incoming freshman. For those who need the essential but perhaps not-so-readily available information of what college life is really all about, The Eagle has compiled a short list of essential things for new students to know.

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News

Contemplating the future

By Laura Fedak | January 22

At a Christmas party over winter break, I experienced an event familiar to many students who encounter an old friend or acquaintance in their hometowns. Voila, the high school straightjacket 4.2 GPA good boy everyone recalled as the attractive, charismatic over-achiever, sitting in front of me with scraggly long hair and a ski hat.

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News

Bike messengers misunderstood

By John Sherry | January 22

It is 30 degrees, sunny, cold and blustery. It is the kind of day where the leaves that remain on the trees are torn from their branches, and people hide under their overcoats and earmuffs. For D.C.'s bike messengers the wind and cold weather are quite fitting considering the way they see themselves perceived around the city.

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WWF celebrates voter campaign in D.C.

January 22

A yearlong campaign to promote youth voting registration sponsored by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) titled "Smackdown Your Vote," culminated in a gala on the eve of the Presidential Inauguration at D.C.'s Club Insomnia.

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A four-month wait for fries

By Andrew Martel | January 22

Following more than four months of construction and permit acquisition, a McDonald's franchise opened last Monday in the Tunnel at AU. The restaurant occupies the former site of Armand's Chicago Pizzeria, who had lost their lease in 1999 and vacated the space after an out-of-court settlement with AU at the end of spring semester 2000.

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Satire: Candidate of the week

By Marisha Goldhamer | January 22

Former President William J. Clinton He is the crown prince of the Democratic party, a recently retired world leader and a scrupuolous fundraiser to boot. The Eagle can see no better qualified candidate out there than Bill Clinton. So maybe he screwed up a couple of times. No one expects perfection - ...

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Opinion

Death penalty serves a cause in aiding justice

By Evan Wagner | January 22

Staff Writer and Guest Columnist Evan Wagner discusses the recent news surrounding the death penalty.

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News

CCPS holds early politics seminars

By Anne Stopper | January 22

After last year's extraordinary presidential election, the last thing most people wanted to concentrate on was another political campaign. Most Americans, it seemed, had more than their fill of the speeches, commercials and public relations battles that dragged on well into December of 2000.

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Sports

AU drops seven over winter break

By Laura Randisi | January 22

The Eagles (3-13, 1-4) played straight through the AU's winter break, while most of the student body relaxed. The team eventually broke their eight-game losing streak half way through January. In their first game after the break, the Eagles dropped a road game against James Madison 71-60.

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MLK speakers call for equality

By Margaret McElligott | January 22

Standing at a "crossroads on the way to equality," as one speaker said, students and faculty came together in Kay Chapel Wednesday to remember the life of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and pledged to work for social justice in his memory. The Commemorative Ceremony featured speeches by AU President Benjamin Ladner, student leaders, a performance by AU's gospel choir and a candlelight ceremony.

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Wagshal's, Ruby Tuesday's restaurants open near campus

By Andrew Martel | January 22

An American Caf? and a Rolling Stones-inspired restaurant are soon to become part of the AU community of dining services as Wagshal's American Caf? construction nears completion while Ruby Tuesday is tentatively scheduled to open at 4200 Wisconsin Ave. Wagshal's, which is occupying space once owned by Blue Mountain Caf? in the Tunnel, has been undergoing construction since October in preparation for opening this semester.

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