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Dean of students set to retire in July 2008

By Jen Calantone · Monday, April 28, 2008

AU Dean of Students Faith Leonard will retire on July 1, after 28 years at AU, according to Associate Dean Sara Waldron. Leonard announced her retirement to people close to her on Feb. 22, but chose to keep news of her decision to the larger campus until recently, Waldron said.

NINJA SKILLS - "Ultimate Ninja 3" provides a refined single-player mode featuring character mobility and a creative environment for adventures. However, the single-player mode is slightly underdeveloped and lacks enough fighting aspects to captivate comba

Review: 'Ninja 3' crafts fun combat

By Michael Carusi · Monday, April 28, 2008

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 Genre: 3D Fighting ESRB Rating: Teen Developer: CyberConnect2 Publisher: Namco Bandai "Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3" is definitely designed to cater to Naruto fans, offering vivid recreations of the Naruto universe and its characters. But it also has a fun combat system and ultimately turns out to be a solid fighting game.

D.C. teaches lessons in how to live healthy lives

By Darcie Piechowski · Monday, April 28, 2008

After carefully following all of the advice I have given readers this semester, I have lost 30 pounds and have more muscle mass than an ox. OK, well, maybe I look pretty much the same and have lost half of a pound, but who's counting? Either way, this column has been an enjoyable health journey this semester.

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Metro brief

April 28

D.C. police arrested the mayor of the District Heights, Md., Thursday, claiming he solicited a male prostitute according to the Washington Post. Mayor James L. Walls, who is also an associate minister at the Forestville New Redeemer Baptist Church, attempted to pick up an undercover Metropolitan Police Department officer near the Verizon Center around 12:30 a.

Sports

Sports brief

April 28

Members of the men's and women's track and field teams competed at the prestigious Penn Relays over the weekend, with the four by one mile relay team taking home fourth place in the collegiate men's Championship of America. The team, composed of junior Carlos Jamieson and seniors Brendan Fennell, Brian McCabe and Steve Hallinan, completed the course in 16:32.

Opinion

Correction for April 24, 2008

April 28

In "Students miss signals of cell addiction," Fufudio is the correct spelling of Maria's last name.

BLEED AMERICAN - Veterens rockers Jimmy Eat World played at Bender Arena Saturday night along with Paramore and Dear and the Headlights. Catchy lyrics and energetic melodies captivated both new and old fans.

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Jimmy rocks out of 'Middle' into 'Future'

By Traci J. Brooks | April 28

Jimmy Eat World and Paramore performed to a sold-out crowd in AU's Bender Arena Saturday night. They didn't disappoint. Opening group Dear and the Headlights started the night off well, displaying a confidence and maturity rarely seen in opening acts. Their straightforward rock sound, reminiscent of Taking Back Sunday, was appropriate for the concert line-up.

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International brief

April 28

Mikhail Prokhorov, the 24th-richest person in the world, will launch Snob, a new billionaire-center magazine, Web site and television station, this summer, according to the Reuters news agency. The magazine and Web site will focus on lifestyle features, business news and travel, Reuters reported.

IF YOU BUILD IT - Construction continues on the School of International Service building, which workers expect to be completed by 2010. Over the summer, while most students are living off campus, Centennial Hall will receive new carpeting and new air-cond

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Construction to continue during summer

By Brian Kalish | April 28

The quad will buzz with new construction this summer, as work continues on construction of the new School of International Service building, expansion of the Kogod School of Business building, a new look for the Mary Graydon Center's facade and a renovation of Centennial Hall, according to university architect Jerry Gager.

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Musical opportunites abound

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | April 28

No matter where this summer finds you, no matter your budget, there's a great music festival nearby with acts you're sure to love. Most festivals boast similar headliners, but that doesn't make them any less great. Here are just a few music events sure to make your summer sing.

Opinion

What a travesty: Metro key to solving D.C. transit problems

By Travis McArthur | April 24

The District's transportation policy is in need of review. At the same time that gas prices are touching record highs, the United States population is finally ready to make some sacrifices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The D.C. government should do more to encourage residents to use forms of transportation other than personal vehicles.

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Dorm Recipe: Farfalle with Tuna

By Linda Beck | April 24

Farfalle with Tuna and Tomatoes Cooking time: 10 minutes Since I will graduate at the end of this semester, this will be my last recipe. I realized that I have yet to make a dish that contains some sort of fish. So, I have decided to incorporate tuna in my final dish.

CONSTANT CONSTANTINE - Canadian hockey-watching band Constantines faced sound problems Monday night at the Rock and Roll Hotel but overcame them to put on a soulful, if unpolished, performance. Their hometown Toronto inspired their latest album, "Kensingt

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Band trades hockey for indie rocking

By Laura Phelps | April 24

While they hung out upstairs at the Rock and Roll Hotel and waited for fans to arrive, the Toronto-based Constantines prepared for Monday night's show the way any good Canadian band would: by watching the Montreal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins on the bar's television.

DIG IN - Charlie Bermpohl talks about the munitions dig at the discussion Tuesday night. More work is needed to remove a large burial site of unexploded World War I-era chemical weapons in the area.

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Panel: Some munitions remain unseen

By Christopher Cottrell | April 24

The greatest risk AU students currently face is the potential existence of a large burial site of unexploded World War I-era munitions in the area, Buzz Bailey, a local attorney, said during a panel discussion in Mary Graydon Center Tuesday night. Panelists focused on the U.

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AU leaders talk about SG initiatives, other issues during town hall meeting

By Jen Calantone | April 24

AU President Neil Kerwin and board of trustees Chairman Gary Abramson answered questions from the campus community about the future of the strategic plan and some of the bills proposed by the Student Government. Kerwin said he did not support some elements of the Undergraduate Senate's smoking bill after student Will Zeman asked him about his reaction.

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The Week In Fun: Know Your City Calendar

April 24

Thursday April 24 Unholy Rollers 7 p.m. WHERE: Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater 101 Independence Ave. S.E. METRO: Capitol South (blue and orange lines) INFO: Martin Scorcese's 1972 film follows former Playmate of the Year Claudia Jennings as she makes her way into the world of roller derby.

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Bombadil's 'A Buzz' with hook-heavy narratives

April 24

Extra Life "Secular Works" Planaria Recordings Sounds like: If medieval monks had electric guitars SECULAR WORKS: B- When you put Extra Life's "Secular Works" into your computer's CD drive, iTunes names the genre as "unclassified." The band's style is, indeed, hard to classify.

SOAKED - Pipe bursts in the basement of McKinley building nearly ruining $70,000 worth of audio equipment. This was not the first time the basement was flooded, but previous damage was only due to rain water.

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Equipment damaged after pipe bursts in McKinley basement

By Jen Calantone | April 24

A rusted air conditioning pipe in the basement of McKinley burst around 1 p.m. Tuesday, causing damage to several computers in the computer science program's server room, according to Matt Boerum, the audio technology program's studio manager. The pipe, which ran across the center of the basement floor, broke and poured a stream of water throughout the basement, he said.

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Campus Brief

April 24

All three a cappella groups will host their end-of-semester concerts in the next few weeks. Treble in Paradise, On a Sensual Note, and Dime a Dozen will all be performing within the next week at Kay Spiritual Center, according to Shelley Greenwald a member of the all-female a cappella group Treble in Paradise.

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Students miss signals of cell addiction

By ARLIENE T. PENN | April 24

Maria Fufido dipped her hand in her backpack to grab her cell phone, but it wasn't there. She checked her coat; it wasn't there either. She started panicking, retracing her steps to all the places she had previously visited. Then, suddenly, she burst out in tears.

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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