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National brief: Abstinence programs have little effect on teen behavior, according to study

By Jimm Phillips | April 16

A Congress-mandated study released on Friday shows that students who participated in abstinence-only education classes exhibited nearly the same sexual behaviors as students who did not take the classes, according to The Associated Press. The study, which was conducted by Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.

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'Set' illuminates harsh reality of TV

By Donny T Sheldon | April 16

As a recurring director for the ill-fated series "Freaks and Geeks" and "Undeclared," Jake Kasdan knows how it feels to sacrifice his creative vision to the will of a consumer-hungry media conglomerate. In his first film since "Orange County," Kasdan returns with a wildly entertaining satire of the grueling process television pilots endure, from the casting period to being acquired by a network.

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SG lowers executive, cabinet pay

By Cassie Passinault | April 16

During a special session of the Undergraduate Senate April 15, the Senate passed a bill to decrease the stipends of Student Government executives and their cabinet directors. The bill passed with 13 yeas, three nays and one abstention. Peter Wahlberg, senator for the College of Arts and Sciences and sponsor of the bill, said the bill's purpose is to "rationalize, standardize and simplify the bylaws of the SG.

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Metro brief: Prosecutors drop charges against D.C. high school student

By Jimm Phillips | April 16

Federal prosecutors dropped charges in late March against Eugene Huff, 18, who was accused of shooting a fellow student outside Cardozo Senior High School, The Washington Post reported Friday. Channing Phillips, a spokesman for the U.S. attorney's office, told the Post they decided to drop the charges due to a lack of evidence.

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Sports

Gorman big on Senior Day; leads lax to win over Bucknell

By Justin Hall | April 16

Playing in her last home Patriot League game, Caithlin Gorman took advantage of the Senior Day festivities by scoring three goals and one assist to help the Eagles to a 17-6 win over Bucknell on Saturday. The victory improves AU's record to 3-1 in PL play and 7-6 overall.

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DPA dancers present 'Worlds of Motion'

By Danielle Lowe | April 16

What happens when you string space, time, music and abstract movement together? You get, as Vladimir Angelov said, "the DNA of movement." On Friday, "Worlds in Motion" conquered the Harold and Sylvia Greenberg Theatre. The event featured eight works from three different choreographers and included different media, narratives and age levels.

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Opinion

OP-ED: What's Up with the 2007 Farm Bill?

By Andrew Wolf | April 16

This year, a bill will pass that affects the food we eat, the people who grow it and the impact this food has around the world. Each year, U.S. taxpayers spend $20 billion to subsidize 25 percent of the nation's commodity farmers who grow crops such as corn, wheat and soybeans.

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Black Angels herald return of psychedelia

By Hanna Grene | April 16

Psychedelia had not seen the sun in years. It had been locked in the basement of rock 'n' roll, gathering dust since 1968 - until someone let it loose to wreak havoc. Psychedelic rock is back with a force, bringing the world a bit of color, some great guitar work and another look into psychedelic drugs.

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Campus briefs

By Kyra Smerkanich | April 16

Four AU students named AU Students Curtis Harris, a sophomore in the School of International Service; Maureen Reed, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences; Alison Shott, a sophomore in the School of Public Affairs; and Katie Young, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, were selected Killam Fellows, according to American Weekly.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Eco-Sense: On A Roll

April 16

Members of AU's Eco-Sense club attended the "Step It Up" rally Saturday to call Congress to action on carbon emissions. The D.C. rally was part of a nation-wide group of simultaneous rallies designed to bring attention to the issue. The highlight of the rally was the creation of a human postcard showing rally attendees forming "80 percent by 2050," a specific call to reduce carbon emissions.

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Alcohol-related death raises concern

By Patricio Chile | April 16

The death of a freshman student from alcohol poisoning two weeks ago at Rider University in Lawrence, N.J., has renewed concerns about the prevalence of drinking on college campuses. AU administrators said they are committed to preventing alcohol abuse at AU.

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Campus briefs

By Kyra Smerkanich | April 12

AU students win environmental scholarship Three AU students have been awarded the Morris K. Udall Scholarship, an award that gives undergraduate students interested in studying the environment $5,000, according to American Weekly. Erin O'Sullivan, a junior in the School of Public Affairs, Claire Roby, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Casey Roe, a sophomore in CAS, were named winners, American Weekly reported.

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Opinion

CORRECTION from April 12

April 12

A headline accompanying a jump of an article titled "Student safety top priority abroad" incorrectly stated "AU doesn't buy insurance for students studying abroad." In reality, while AU does not purchase the specific SOS type of insurance mentioned in the article, it has "always purchased health insurance for our students that covers accidents and other medical emergencies, that includes medical evacuation when required," according to AU Abroad Director Sara Dumont.

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Proposed policy to limit minors' access to clubs

By Tony Romm | April 12

A newly proposed D.C. City Council policy would place greater restrictions on alcohol-serving nightclubs by requiring an adult to accompany all patrons under 18 years old after 11 p.m. on weeknights and midnight on weekends, The Washington Post reported last week.

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Students tour Nebraska

By Brian Kalish | April 12

Nebraska Hall is in the process of being renovated into a residence hall with apartment-style living that includes single rooms and a living room with a kitchen. The hall is scheduled to open in fall 2007, The Eagle previously reported. The hall "will provide students with another type of living experience," said Prakash Karnani, assistant director of Housing and Dining Programs operations.

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Opinion

My Philosophy: Big, Benevolent Government

By Jong Eun Lee | April 12

I support democracy and I support the treasured American principle for "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." However, I also believe in the role of a benevolent big government to promote this principle in our society. I am aware that most Americans are individualistic and reluctant to trust the power of the government.

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'Aqua Teen' movie provides answers, humor

By Todd Matthy | April 12

Men will destroy the world in a harebrained scheme to impress girls, or at least Master Shake will. That's the idea behind "Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Colon Movie Film for Theaters," starring the beloved cartoon characters Frylock, Meatwad, the aforementioned Master Shake and their neighbor, Carl.

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