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TICKET TO RIDE - AU's Student Government is talking with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and the D.C. Metro-University Student Alliance to create a discounted fare rate for students at AU and other schools in D.C., Maryland and Virginia

SG negotiates for discount Metro fare

By Jen Calantone · Thursday, April 3, 2008

D.C. students could eventually ride the Metro at a discount if next year's Student Government follows through with the current SG's talks with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and the D.C. Metro-University Student Alliance, according to SG President Joe Vidulich.

This week in Eagle sports

Thursday, April 3, 2008

VARSITY SPORTS Saturday, April 5 Lacrosse vs. Virginia Tech (1 p.m.) Monday, April 9 Lacrosse vs. U. of Richmond (3 p.m.) CLUB SPORTS Friday, April 4 Men's rugby vs. George Mason University (7:30 p.m.) April 4-5 Women's rugby @ The Cherry Blossom Tournament Saturday, April 5 Crew @ JHU Invitational Baltimore, Md.

Letter to the editor

Thursday, April 3, 2008

As an AU student athlete, I support of all of our sports teams because I know the work that goes into competing at the Division I level. March Madness ran rampant all over campus, but Joe, the basketball boys aren't the only team AU fields, and they aren't the only good team at that.

Opinion

In my humble opinion: Creating kosher dining options

By Peter Brusoe | April 3

Imagine for a moment that you walk into a room with all types of delicious foods. Turkeys, steaks, pasta, apple pies, anything and everything that you would possibly want to eat. It smells great, looks good and you know it would be very tasty. Yet you also know there is a problem with how the food was prepared.

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Scene calendar

April 3

Thursday, April 3 "Gutenberg! The Musical!" 7:30 p.m. WHERE: D.C. Arts Center 2438 18th St. N.W. METRO: Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan (red line) INFO: This enthusiastic musical follows two men as they struggle to find funding for their musical about the creator of the printing press.

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Missionary style: Converting those nonbelievers

By Dave Stone | April 3

As a straight, white male at AU, I'm not in the majority, but then again, I'm not in the minority, either. The reason I'm starting with this is because I want to explain why this week's column is not going to be about something broad that can be applied to everyone, like booty calls or gaining the upper hand.

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Savvy rock band balances work, play

By Chris DeWitt | April 3

Les Savy Fav (pronounced LaySAH-veeFAHV), the Brooklyn-based rock four-piece, has never been known to settle. Since forming in 1995 at the Rhode Island School of Design, the band members have recorded four full-length albums, one killer EP, a collection of singles and never failed to do whatever the fuck they wanted.

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Review; Deliver This Creature

By Fahima Haque | April 3

Mr. Gnome "Deliver This Creature" (El Marko) Sounds like: Primarily a catchy blend of contemporary alternative and indie Mr. Gnome just gets it. The Cleveland-based duo, which is comprised of Nicole Barille and Sam Meister, understands the beauty of experimenting with various genres and creating seamless music.

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Review: Dreaming of Revenge

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | April 3

Kaki King "Dreaming of Revenge" (Velour) Sounds like: A dreamscape of vindication come to life With "Dreaming of Revenge," Kaki King continues to weave the intricate soundscapes for which she's known, wielding her technical and creative guitar skills with exemplary ease.

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Review: Ego Trippin

By Fahima Haque | April 3

Snoop Dogg "Ego Trippin" (Doggystyle/Geffen) Sounds like: A combination of old school rap and a mature musical sound He may be a daddy with his own reality show on E!, but he's still Snoop. In his ninth solo studio album, "Ego Trippin," which is also the introduction track, he woos listeners into this experience.

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Campus calendar

April 3

Thursday, April 3 "Mission: Improv-able Spring Spectacular" 11 p.m. WHERE: Battelle-Tompkins Atrium INFO: Mission: Improv-able, an AU comedy group, will hold a performance in the Battelle-Tompkins Atrium. Admission is free for this event. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Grant Helms at grant.

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City serves all-you-can-eat buffet of great live music this spring

April 3

The next few months offer a rad selection of concerts and shows from many different bands, including several local bands from D.C. and Maryland. Regardless of your musical tastes, be it intense rock 'n' roll or contemplative indie tunes, you will be able to find a smashin' show at all the major D.

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Briefs

April 3

CAMPUS BRIEF Bravo and Independent Film Channel added on campus Students who live on campus can now watch Bravo and the Independent Film Channel on campus cable, according to Housing and Dining Executive Director Chris Moody. Moody sent an e-mail to on-campus students Tuesday night notifying them of the change.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Scooting along just fine

April 3

Before AU students decry Public Safety's new scooters as wastes of time and money, they should consider its unviable alternatives. Although the new equipment and its batteries cost the university an astronomical $34,000, purchasing three new scooters was still considerably cheaper than replacing even just one old patrol car.

A NEW RIDE - A Public Safety officer rides past the Ward Circle Building on one of the office's new T3 scooters. They purchased three of the scooters and extra batteries for $34,000. The purchase replaced one Public Safety patrol car, according to Chief M

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New scooters to help decrease response times

By Brian Kalish | April 3

AU Public Safety's recent purchase of three T3 scooters will help decrease officers' response times, according to Public Safety Chief Michael McNair. The three scooters and extra batteries cost the office $34,000 and replaced one patrol car.

KEEP AWAY - Like in their game against George Mason (pictured here), the Eagles lost to Navy on Tuesday. Junior attacker Kira Sonberg scored a goal in the second half of play Tuesday.

Sports

Navy sinks comeback for women's lacrosse

By Justin Hall | April 3

A late comeback attempt by the women's lacrosse team was not enough to avoid a one-goal loss to the Navy Midshipmen on the road Tuesday afternoon, 13-12. From the opening face-off, Navy controlled the match. An 8-0 scoring run by the Midshipmen in the first 22 minutes of the game left the Eagles in a large hole.

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Students' concerns unclear, activism needed, panelists say

By Rachel Trainer | April 3

The setup of typical polls and surveys makes it difficult to determine what exactly is the biggest problem college students face today, School of Communication professor Dotty Lynch said during a panel discussion last night on student activists and their role in the presidential election.

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Indie quartet to connect with students

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | April 3

This weekend, matt pond PA plays in the District not once, but twice, and their Saturday show is an AU exclusive gig in the Tavern. The band is touring in support of "Last Light," its late 2007 release. Though the album garnered mixed reviews, frontman Matt Pond said, "I really care about [this record], and I like it a lot.

NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S 'MACBETH' - Authors of the series insist that manga lends itself well to depicting drama, especially stories involving fantasy and magic.

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Manga animates Bard's dramas for all ages

By Clare Shepherd | April 3

The words are familiar: Everyone's heard Romeo seduce Juliet on her balcony or Hamlet consider the merits of suicide. The images are familiar, too: Extreme closeups of tears falling down cheeks, shadows taking up half a page and highly stylized features that can only mean Japanese comic books.

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Review: Pictures of a Changing World

By MARLEY GIBBONS | April 3

The Photographic "Pictures of a Changing World" (Galaxia) Sounds like: A drawn out conversation with an autistic music duo Jamey See Tai and Chad Blevins of instrumental band the Photographic have released an ambitiously long debut album lasting 57 minutes.

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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