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Capitol blues: Media killed '08 primary giddiness

By Lisa Petak | March 31

Every few weeks, I am given the opportunity to say pretty much anything I want, and for my efforts, I am awarded the benefit of your attention. There are few rules: As long as the article is a certain length, in proper English and sufficiently left-leaning, my thoughts on the American political landscape get a readership, and I get a byline.

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News

Circuit training avoids routine

By Darcie Piechowski | March 31

Much to my disappointment, I am back at AU and no longer on a beach in the Dominican Republic. I thought that maybe I'd get a chance to relax now that the rush to get in shape for spring break is over, but now is also the time to start getting in shape for summer.

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Forum: Services not enough for homeless

By Allie Feras | March 31

The wealthy benefit from the same structures that hurt the poor, Joseph's House founder Dr. David Hilfiker said Thursday afternoon during a forum on poverty and homelessness. "I was shocked for instance to discover that you can be absolutely penniless," he said.

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Burst pipe causes stinky situation for Student Government

By TIG O'BIDDIES | March 31

Four Student Government officers found themselves completely covered with fecal matter and sewage after a pipe burst over the SG's Mary Graydon Center offices on Sunday evening, according to Georgio Thomson, MGC's facilities manager. SG President Voe Jidulich was playing Scrabulous on his computer when the pipe burst.

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AU begins focus on strategic planning

By Jimm Phillips | March 31

AU needs to create a better "neutral space" on the university's campus where different campus communities feel they can connect with one another, School of Communication Artist-in-Residence Russell Williams said during the Strategic Plan Steering Committee's first town hall meeting Friday.

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Gang saves AU from Scooby Doo-bious mascot

By KDAWG McKRACK-FACE | March 31

Students were shocked Friday night to see Clawed Z. Eagle dragged out of the Ward Circle Building by Public Safety officers. "And I would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for those meddling kids!" Eagle shouted at the slowly forming crowd as Public Safety strapped him to the back of one of their new motorized scooters.

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Japanese religion fuses myriad beliefs, traditions

By Andrew Robinson | March 31

Growing up in Kentucky, religion was an integral part of my life, as it is to many Americans, especially those from the South. My family prayed before every meal, and I went to church twice a week for most of my childhood. Almost everyone I knew was a Christian.

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Sports

Fennell sets AU record in 5000m

By Justin Hall | March 31

Senior Brendan Fennell set a new AU track and field all-time record in the 5000-meter race as he and his fellow Eagle teammates competed at the adidas Raleigh Relays at North Carolina State University over the weekend. Fennell captured the 5000-meter race with a time of 13:51.

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PoPo Blotter

March 31

Sunday, March 23 A giraffe escaped from the National Zoo and sought refuge in the Terrace Dining Room. When the animal reached the front gate, an attendant refused to let him in because he did not have a meal plan - or $12, which the mammal thought was overly expensive.

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Nationals' Guzman: We call shotgun!

By HEVEN STABER | March 31

The Washington Nationals are admittedly excited to move into the brand new Nationals Park on the banks of the Anacostia River, but shortstop Christian Guzman let his enthusiasm show before their season opener against Atlanta in the ballpark. When asked by a reporter before the game about the Nationals' chances of making the play-offs this year, Guzman fervently responded, "I'm calling shotgun on first place in the NL East right now!" "Last year, [Philadelphia shortstop] Jimmy Rollins called it for his Phillies, and look what happened," said Guzman, a lifetime .

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Briefs

March 31

SG BRIEF Martin Sheen will be the final speaker in KPU's "Leaders of Today Become Leaders of Tomorrow" speakers series on April 14 at 8:15 p.m. in Bender Arena, KPU Director Amanda Fulton announced Sunday night. Fulton said she asked Sheen to speak about "how his role on 'The West Wing' reflects real life politics and how he can use his fame to bring awareness to social issues.

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Metro Calendar

March 31

Monday, March 31 Walking Tour: "The Blossom Secrets Stroll" 10 a.m.-noon WHERE: National Mall METRO: Smithsonian (orange and blue lines) INFO: Go on a guided walking tour that reveals the stories and secrets behind the cherry trees. The tour will meet outside the Smithsonian Metro station.

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Opinion

Op-Ed: Beware of law school rankings

March 31

Last week, U.S. News and World Report published its annual law school rankings. After the AU Washington College of Law slipped from 43rd to 47th place last year, I was convinced we'd slide again - this time into the deep dark pit informally known as tier two (schools ranked 50 through 100).

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News

Metro brief

March 31

Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres announced over the weekend that she is abandoning her life as a lesbian and is pregnant with Chuck Norris' baby, the Washington Observer reported Sunday. "There are no lesbians, just women that haven't met Chuck Norris," Norris told the Observer.

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Spring trends let wardrobes blossom

March 31

Spring is just around the corner, and with it are the fashion trends we've been looking forward to breaking out. This season, wearing bright colors and mixing patterns and textures are going to play a huge part in the newest 2008 fashion trends. Keep it retro Usually it's not okay to want to dress like a pin-up girl, but this spring it is encouraged - a '40s pin-up girl, that is.

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JAMS to begin policy of 'grounding' rulebreakers

By HEATHEN NAPPER | March 31

Judicial Affairs and Meditation Services will now only punish students by grounding them in their rooms, according to JAMS Director Tatsura Lurita. Lurita said she implemented the changes because the Heads Up alcohol and substance abuse education program had a 100 percent rate of repeat offenders.

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Too drunk to taste this: Social justice is not hot

By Dorothy K. Mantooth | March 31

News flash: If you have the misfortune of reading this elegant prose, you are probably ugly. And before you blame your disgusting appearance on something inconsequential - like the free-trade coffee stain on the "I Dorothy K. Mantooth is a junior in the School of Communication and the only attractive person at AU.

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