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Bookstore considers B&N, Follett contracts

By Lindsey Anderson | April 9

Auxiliary Services is reviewing contract proposals from Barnes & Noble and Follett, the current vendor, to determine which company will supply and manage the campus store next year. AU is looking for its future provider to have innovative ideas and can help the university redo the store's lower level and accommodate the Internet's increasing presence in book purchases, according to Auxiliary Services Director JoDe Norris.

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Schools focus on mediation

By Clint Rice | April 9

Universities across the country are moving away from traditional forms of discipline to systems based more on mediation and restorative justice. Universities originally set up legalistic discipline systems in order to stand up better in court, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.

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The week in fun calendar

April 9

Thursday, April 9 Bela Fleck 8:30 p.m. WHERE: The State Theatre, 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church, Va. METRO: East Falls Church (orange line) INFO: The famous folkster performs with his usual banjo - and a team of African musicians. COST: $50 Crooked Fingers 9 p.

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Student forum criticizes Hoya

By Marisa Kendall | April 9

After protests over a potentially offensive issue of The Hoya, Georgetown University's campus newspaper, more than 100 students turned their anger into constructive ideas for improving the paper and putting it in better touch with the community on Tuesday night.

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Opinion

Letter to the editor: SG dissaproves of army policy - not ROTC

By Jordan Boyd | April 9

Last month, the AU Undergraduate Senate unanimously supported a resolution that would encourage the full recognition of ROTC on campus. Because most students enrolled in the ROTC program come here at a significant financial disadvantage, the resolution was designed to remove many of the outrageous financial and administrative burdens our cadets face while completing the basic requirements of their program.

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Dance beats 'Whip' 9:30 crowd into frenzy

By Katrina Casino | April 9

What do dark, deep vocals, frantic synth riffs, looping keyboards and a chorus of Japanese schoolchildren have in common? All of these elements are integral parts of The Whip's live show. These things and others, such as the masterful building of suspense and strategically repetitive lyrics, are what make the band unique.

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Bikers wear new styles for springtime sun, sport

April 9

As bicycle culture expands, the typical Lycra uniform is being updated for a more fashion-forward cyclist. ELEGANT AND EFFICIENT The Moment Blog of the New York Times had a feature dedicated to bicycles and art that featured RVCA. The company, which emphasizes artistic expression, combined efforts with Cinelli, a well-known Italian bicycle company, to create a limited edition fashion line.

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National brief

April 9

A Colorado Springs, Colo., man coughed up a nail that doctors said had been in his nose for about 30 years, the Associated Press reported. Doctors stopped performing an MRI on Prax Sanchez after becoming aware of something metal in his face. Sanchez then coughed up a nail that was more than an inch long.

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PC 'Last Remnant' lacks Xbox quality

By Michael Conte | April 9

At first glance, "The Last Remnant" seems to be trying pretty hard to stand apart from the rest of the Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) competition. It is made by Square Enix, possibly the most trusted name in JRPG owing to the "Final Fantasy" series. The game is a port from Xbox 360 to PC, an uncommon for the genre, and the battle system looks more like a turn-based RTS thanks to dozens of characters on the screen at once.

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Campus brief

April 9

The Associated Press named AU men's basketball player Derrick Mercer as its "Men's basketball All-American Honorable Mention," according to an AU Athletics press release. Mercer was the first student in Patriot League history to record 1,200 points and 500 assists.

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Campus goes 'Girl' crazy in Tavern

By Meg Fowler | April 9

Student Union Board Director Josh Offsie said he hopes the success of Saturday's Girl Talk concert in the Tavern will demonstrate SUB's proficiency and win them more funds from the Undergraduate Senate for the upcoming school year. "The show went off without a hitch," he said.

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D.C. may accept gay marriage

By Marisa Kendall | April 9

The D.C. Council voted unanimously Tuesday to honor same-sex marriages performed in other states - a decision some AU students have vocally supported. Lawmakers expect the proposal to go to Congress for a final vote on May 5, according to The Washington Post.

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Opinion

Letter to the editor: Board of Elections takes fun out of Student Government

By Mike Mayer | April 9

Board of Elections Chair Emily Ann Kokol was out of line when she forced me to take down my campaign banner that hung from the parking garage. It was the kind of power-starved attitude that she exhibited that makes people hate the Student Government. Before placing the 14-foot long banner that read, "Mayer For President, Vote Tuesday," I thoroughly read through the BOE's rules regarding campaigning.

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Sports

Eagles fall to Retrievers

By Justin Hall | April 9

Five AU women's lacrosse players had multiple goal efforts, but it was not enough to prevent the team from suffering its third-consecutive defeat, falling to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Retrievers 11-10 Wednesday afternoon. The loss drops AU's overall record to 2-11 and 1-4 in the Patriot League.

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Cola holds magic touch in 'True History' performance

By Ali Goldstein | April 9

Two American filmmakers venture into Mexico to document Coca-Cola's actions in an effort to promote understanding and social justice. The premise of "The True History of Coca-Cola in Mexico," the latest comedy at GALA Theatre, sounds familiar. We have seen this film - or something like it.

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Sports

Third times a charm for Mets

By Sam Lindauer | April 9

The baseball season is underway and there's no better time to take a look at the National League. First up, the NL East: Few people picked the Phillies to win the 2008 World Series, but looking at their roster, it should not have been much of a surprise. The Phillies boasted a great core of talent with Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins.

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Metro brief

April 9

Student leaders at the University of Maryland screened portions of a pornographic movie Monday night, despite threats from a state senator to remove all funding from the school, The Washington Post reported. The student union originally planned to show the pornographic film "Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge" Saturday night.

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