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April springs new fashion on men

Men: it's time to step up your style game. The change of season is a fresh opportunity for you to express yourself. The cherry blossoms are blooming ferociously; dress in accordance. For those who have burdened their winter/spring transitioning look with Adidas tear-offs, oversized AU hoodies and dirty basketball sneaks, it is time for a look in the mirror - followed by a glance outside at the flocks of style-savvy females that adorn the quad.

Letters to the editor

On the Publick Problem of copius newsprints For Preventing the Independent Newspaper, from being a Burden to the University and its Scholars; and for making it beneficial to the Publick. It is a melancholy Object to those, who walk through the grounds of this University; when they see the Benches, the Desks and the Floors littered with the strident graphic Endeavors of the Scriveners among us importuning the Student Body to engage in the arduous strain of sustained attention at Reading.

An open letter from Jeff Jones

Minor league is major help

The Washington Capitals' minor league affiliate, the Hershey Bears, have managed to stay atop the American Hockey League's Eastern Conference despite a constantly changing roster. One of the biggest problems AHL teams face is that they never know when their most important players maybe called up to the NHL.

Metro launches fleet of rail cars for road

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority officials announced plans Monday to improve the Metrorail system with a new fleet of rail cars that will travel on the road. The new cars - called Metrorail Express - will dramatically improve the speed and quality of a ride on Metrorail, WMATA spokesman Marshall Thompkins said during a press conference.

gEt yO jUiCe oN, aU. HaYy!

For years, AU students have longed to hear the traditional sounds of the metallic ping of aluminum bats hitting cowhide baseballs that signal the return of spring at college campuses across America. Those baseball fanatics will have to wait no more, as AU has finally returned the great American pastime to campus this spring.

Obama's populism a fine fit for tough times

Some have told me in the past that "Blue Dog Democrat" is not an accurate description of my ideology. In fact, one has even jokingly accused me of "conservative socialism," as I support the role of the big government. I do not disavow such charge, for the fact is, I do believe the U.

TDR reduces waste, eliminates plates!!!

An environmental studies class and Bon Appetit, AU's on-campus food management service, will remove plates and bowls from the Terrace Dining Room Monday in an effort to make AU more environmentally friendly. The two groups have been colluding for the past six weeks, occasionally removing trays from the dining hall to gauge student reactions and determine if fewer trays decrease waste.

New Web site unveiled

Members of the AU community gathered on Monday in the Katzen Arts Center to celebrate the unveiling of AU's newly redesigned Web site, which combines new technologies with user feedback to create a dynamic site that brings out the best aspects of AU. President Neil Kerwin made the opening remarks, in which he thanked the AU community for coming together and making the site a collaborative effort.

Campaign sign banned

The Board of Elections told former Student Government presidential candidate Mike Mayer to take down a campaign banner hanging from the side of the parking garage next to Bender Arena Monday. The 15-foot canvas drop-cloth, which Mayer and a few of his friends hung up late Sunday night, had "Mike Mayer for President: Vote Tuesday" written in paint.

Letter to the editor: GI bill worthwhile investment

I applaud the university's interest (and The Eagle's coverage) of our possible involvement in the new GI bill to begin in August (Eagle, March 30, 2009, "AU may join initiative to pay for vet tuition"). Having served 20 years of active duty in the Army, including two tours in Vietnam, I am a beneficiary of the Vietnam era GI bill, which paid for all the tuition and books in my Ph.

Corrections

CORRECTION FOR MARCH 30 In "Group fights Cola-Cola deal," The Eagle incorrectly reported Kurt Karandy is the president of the AU Against Coca-Cola. Karandy is leading the effort, but he does not have an official title. The mock-funeral scheduled for Colombian factory workers is scheduled for Friday, not Saturday as stated in the article.

Metro brief

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority officials plan to send the broken rail that caused Friday's derailments to a laboratory for testing, Assistant General Manager for Rail Dave Kubicek told The Washington Post Monday. The broken track, which caused two derailments between the Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations, will be sent to a laboratory that examines airplanes after crashes, Kubicek told the Post.

Clooney urges action

AU's Distinguished Journalist-in-Residence Nick Clooney Monday night shared his thoughts on his and his son's (actor George Clooney) efforts in Sudan and how they plan to continue their efforts despite the many obstacles they have encountered. The School of Communication Undergraduate Council, SOC Graduate School Council and STAND, a student-led initiative of the Genocide Intervention Network, kicked off SOC Week March 30 with the event, "Journey to Darfur with Nick Clooney.

'Fast and Furious' heats up old recipe

"Fast and Furious" has everything a growing boy needs: fast cars, hot women and enough fiery crashes to fill out the rest of the movie. The original cast is back, with Paul Walker's Brian O'Connor having moved up in the world to the FBI and forced to return to undercover street racing alongside Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto.

MacCracken wins presidency

Andrew MacCracken was elected Student Government president Wednesday night, garnering 43.8 percent of the vote. MacCracken, a sophomore in the School of Public Affairs, will take office at the end of the month. He'll be joined by Vice President-elect Alex Prescott, a junior in the Kogod School of Business, Secretary-elect Colin Meiselman, a junior in SPA and Comptroller-elect Matthew Handverger, a sophomore in SPA.

Munich defined by liberalism

It's an interesting experience living a different life in an already familiar place. New things happen in old places, in different contexts, and with different people.