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New drug could erase memories

By Lindsey Anderson | April 27

A group of New York researchers believe they may have blocked the retention of memories by applying a drug to a specific area in rat brains, according to The New York Times. The implications include alleviating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, altering addiction and enhancing memory, according to the Times.

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News

TDR tray removal reduces food waste

By Katie Litvin | April 27

Removing trays from the Terrace Dining Room results in less waste produced, an AU environmental science class announced Wednesday, on Earth Day. Professor Kiho Kim's class removed trays on six randomly selected sample days starting in February and measured the amount of waste left on plates.

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Sports

Caps push series to the brink

By Andrew Tomlinson | April 27

The Washington Capitals are one win away from completing a comeback of momentous proportions, led by the supporting cast of Matt Bradley, Tom Poti and Brooks Laich. Game 7 is Tuesday and you can bet your life that the Capitals are more than ready. They were in this position last year against the Philadelphia Flyers, but squandered their opportunity to advance to the second round in overtime.

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Opinion

Addressing disability needs

April 27

A few weeks ago, Public Safety woke Yazan Khalaf, a junior in the School of Public Affairs, in the middle of the night. They had come to his dorm room to tell him his scooter had been stolen. It was removed from where it was parked, in the hallway outside Khalaf's door, thrown down a flight of stairs and broken.

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News

Metro calendar

April 27

Monday, April 27 Lecture: Environmental Challenges 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. WHERE: Library of Congress, Whittall Pavilion, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E. METRO: Capitol South (blue and orange lines) INFO: Barry Hill of the U.

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News

Senate censures AUTO commissioner

By Jimm Phillips | April 23

The Undergraduate Senate voted to censure AUTO Commissioner Zack Schwartz during a special session late Wednesday night and approved a motion encouraging Student Government Comptroller Eric Goldstein to file charges against him in connection with allegations he misused AUTO vans. The body also approved ...

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Opinion

Correction for April 16

April 23

In "Frank will speak at SPA graduation," The Eagle incorrectly reported that each commencement speaker receives an honorary degree. In fact, a speaker may refuse an honorary degree if receiving the degree could be perceived as a conflict of interest. The Eagle regrets the error.

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News

National brief

April 23

The Pennsylvania State Education Department is planning to institute new security procedures after a 10-year-old boy ordered standardized tests to play school, the Associated Press reported. Hempfield Area School District Director of Pupil Services Rebecca Costello told the AP the boy hopes to be a teacher when he grows up and was not trying to cheat when he filled out an online order form and faxed it to the exam company.

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News

'Soloist' lacks personal note

By Jordan Coughenour | April 23

For a movie that profiles the crashes and falls of Beethoven's greatest symphonies and attempts to capture the heartbeat of Los Angeles itself, "The Soloist" feels remarkably claustrophobic. Despite immersive and touching performances by its stars, Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx, the film never reaches a viable climax and lacks any significant character or theme development.

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News

Holocaust survivor recounts experience

By Katie Litvin | April 23

As a child who just survived the Holocaust, Erika Neuman told her mother she would never speak to her in German "because I hate the Germans like I've never hated anybody." She has remembered her father's response in the 50 years since: "you're no better than the worst German.

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Opinion

Eagle Rants

April 23

For every rant below this one, I will donate 10 cents. I kind of got wasted this weekend and accidentally went home with some random dude. Let's just say, I had to call the cops. Great story, but FML. Don't you love when you're struggling through a paper and then all of a sudden.

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Opinion

Thanks AU for four great years

By Carl Seip | April 23

For the past year, you've allowed me to editorialize on all things AU - from shuttles to surveys to strategic plans. I've done my best to unravel different sides of AU for you. I wrote with one goal: to give students, faculty and staff another reason to pick up The Eagle.

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News

Tired of dorm life? Here's where you can go

By Charlie Szold | April 23

Having trouble picking a place to live next semester? Not sure if you want quiet and serene or loud and exciting? Here are just a few of your options when looking for that perfect apartment.

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News

Quiz: What's your 'hood?

By Kristen Powell | April 23

If you thought choosing a dorm was hard, try picking a neighborhood. Choosing to live off campus is an exciting decision, but it's hard to know where to start. Once you've figured out the right home base for your needs you can start looking for your new home. The Eagle staff has compiled this quick and dirty quiz to help you pick out your home away from home.

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News

Who lives off campus?

By Julia Ryan | April 23

Statistics about who lives where.

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Opinion

Letter from the editor

By Jimm Phillips | April 23

Dear readers, While it has been a full year since I officially took over as The Eagle's editor in chief, it seems like it's barely been a month or two. However, as with all things, my tenure must come to an end. After this issue, I pass the torch on to my successor for the 2009-2010 academic year - Jen Calantone.

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Sports

NBA Playoffs may yield surprises

By Tim Lynch | April 23

The NBA Playoffs are the favorite part of every basketball fan's season. They are filled with upsets and surprise performances by under rated players. All of these surprises make it hard to predict what will happen, but based on what I have seen all year here are my predictions for the 2009 NBA Playoffs.

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