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Review: Sun Giant EP

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Fleet Foxes "Sun Giant EP" Sub Pop Sounds like: An organic hymn of deep roots rising over hills and valleys Fleet Foxes' debut EP opens with poignant chords that seem to echo through the rafters of a church, hushed and solemn, delicate and longing. The voices, unaccompanied, swell and decrescendo, carry listeners' hearts with them, instantly entwining the audience in the 20-minute musical journey that is about to unfold.

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Homes abroad prove not so homey

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If you think about it, homestays aren't really all they're cracked up to be. In an ideal situation, a homestay would work like this: A warm, inviting family opens their home to a foreign student because they want to gain knowledge of the student's home culture and help the student acclimate to life in the host culture.

RAISING AWARENESS - AU students march past the Kogod School of Business during Take Back the Night Tuesday evening. The event, which also included time for people to give testimonials in Kay Spiritual Life Center, was held to raise awareness of domestic v

Students march to 'take back the night'

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AU students took part Tuesday evening in Take Back the Night as part of a worldwide event meant to raise awareness of domestic violence and date rape. The event included a rally and march around the university's main campus, followed by a musical performance, candlelight vigil and testimonials in Kay Spiritual Life Center.

FROM THE OUTSIDE, IN- Immigrant struggles are nothing new, as seen in Arthur Miller's classic, "A View from the Bridge." The play showcases the story of Eddie Carbone, who feels betrayed after one of the illegal Italian immigrants he sponsors woos his nie
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Miller festival continues to impress

Everyone knows the AP Literature staple "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller, but few could write an expository essay about one of Miller's other classics, "A View from the Bridge." Thus, Arena Stage presents the second in its two-play Arthur Miller festival to lucky crowds given a wonderful gift: the chance to see an Arthur Miller play for the first time.


FOREIGN ADVICE - Foreign policy advisers from Arizona Sen. John McCain's, N.Y. Sen. Hillary Clinton's and Illinois Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaigns discuss what can be done to boost America's reputation abroad during a town hall discussion Monda
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Panel: U.S. needs to improve image

Senior foreign policy advisers from the presidential campaigns of Sens. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., John McCain, R-Ariz., and Barack Obama, D-Mass., discussed strategies for improving America's standing abroad during a town hall discussion in Kay Spiritual Center Monday.


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International students adjust to AU

There are only a few more weeks to go before the spring semester comes to an end. Some students are preparing for graduation, and others are preparing for upcoming exams and projects. Unfortunately, while all that excitement continues to spread on campus, many students, especially those studying on international student visas, are faced with an added task: They are experiencing culture shock.


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Sports

Lacrosse loses fifth in a row to Richmonds

The women's lacrosse team dropped its fifth game in a row, losing on the road to the Richmond Spiders 20-12 yesterday afternoon. The loss drops the Eagles' record to 5-9 on the season. AU found itself in a quick deficit that it could not dig itself out of all game.


Opinion

What a travesty: Nats' park gains edge over city's other issues

On March 30, the Washington Nationals played their first game in their new stadium, Nationals Park. Sports enthusiasts may be rejoicing, but a close examination of the construction of Nationals Park reveals that D.C. residents are the losers in this deal. A baseball game is indeed a cultural experience that all Americans deserve to enjoy.


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OIT: No new 'phishing' at AU

There have not been any new e-mail "phishing" scams sent to AU e-mail addresses since the Office of Information Technology reported on March 20, according to Eric Weakland, director of network security. The "phisher," who claimed to be an AU webmaster, requested students to send personal information to a Yahoo e-mail address, The Eagle previously reported.


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Review: Kensington Heights

Constantines "Kensington Heights" Arts and Crafts Sounds like: Music for a cross-country road trip in your rusted convertible. Last year, the Constantines' "Soon Enough" single was featured on "One Tree Hill 3: The Road Trip," a sound track to the popular show.


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Opinion

Staff Editorial: 'Tongue'-tied and speechless

If there is an event on campus this week students should try to attend, it's the debut performance of "If Thy Tongue Can Speak," a collection of monologues researched and written by School of International Service sophomore Leah Bomberger. The play, which Bomberger describes as a "snapshot" of the structural and physical violence commonplace to the Congolese, transforms technical human rights reports and speeches into emotionally engaging narratives that even those unfamiliar with the conflict will find informative and intriguing.


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Foreplay comes to forefront in couples' sex

Last week, I mentioned sex was a learning process, and the longer two people are together, the easier it is for them to please each other. However, sometimes sex in a relationship can fall into a rut. It generally happens when partners fall into a rhythm, which takes away from sexual excitement.


GIVING BACK TO GOP - AU alumnus Ira Jersey describes the $5,000 scholarship he is offering to one College Republican for the first time. The scholarship is intended to allow the recipient to focus on volunteering for conservative causes. The student who r
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College Republicans offer scholarship

The AU College Republicans will begin to offer the $5,000 Ira Jersey College Republican Scholarship at the end of this semester, club President Will Haun announced Tuesday. Students will need to hold a 3.2 grade point average, complete a minimum of 30 credit hours per academic year and maintain an active role in AU's College Republicans chapter in order to be eligible for the scholarship, said Jersey, a 1993 AU graduate and former member of the chapter.


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Sports

Time to check out the NL contenders and pretenders

In the second of a two-part series, it's now time to preview the teams who will fight it out to displace the Colorado Rockies atop the National League throne. East 1. New York - In probably the most lopsided trade of this off-season, the Mets picked up two-time Cy Young winner Johan Santana.


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Opinion

Correction for April 7, 2008

In "AU to switch e-mail to Google," the lead inaccurately states that AU intends to migrate all e-mail accounts to Gmail. In fact, the change only affects students; faculty and staff will still use Lotus Notes.


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INTERNATIONAL BRIEF

A Venezuelan television network has banned U.S. cartoon "The Simpsons" from the country's airwaves, claiming the show was a potentially bad influence on children, Reuters reported yesterday. Venezuela's broadcasting regulator Conatel chose to replace the show with reruns of "Baywatch Hawaii," according to Reuters.


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Magazine ranks SPA 14th on top graduate schools list

AU's School of Public Affairs ranked 14th on U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Graduate Schools 2009" listing of best public affairs graduate schools. George Washington University's Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, Georgetown University's Georgetown Public Policy Institute and eight other schools tied with AU for the placement.


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Review: Mountain Battles

The Breeders "Mountain Battles" 4AD Sounds like: An aging punk rocker going soft "Mountain Battles," The Breeders' fourth studio album and their first in nearly six years, betrays more than its fair share of the wear and tear that two of indie rock's most beloved heroines, twin sisters Kim and Kelley Deal, have endured with their age.


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Police blotter

Wednesday, April 2 A resident assistant in Leonard Hall reported two roommates were engaged in a verbal altercation. Public Safety officers and the resident director on duty responded. Housing and Dining placed one of the students in temporary housing until further notice and will continue to handle the situation.


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SG hears input on rights bill

An Undergraduate Senate vote this Sunday will determine if students will vote in a referendum April 28 on the implementation of a Students' Bill of Rights, according to Georgette Spanjich, who chairs the senate's Committee on Students' Rights. If students pass the referendum, the SG will lobby university administration and other AU bodies to make sure they implement the rights and policies outlined by the bill of rights, according to Class of 2010 Senator Julie Mills.



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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