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After 53 hours of debate, SG votes to dissolve itself

By Bon Gorbon | April 2

After 53 hours of debate last week, the Student Government decided to dissolve itself, saving the AUCC thousands of dollars for next year and many students from pompous leaders and pointless elections. The debate began when a report by a anonymous senator realized Mickey Mouse and Artemis Ward each received more than 5 percent of the vote for each SG position.

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Researchers declare Spring Break 2007 'best ever'

By Smia Meinle | April 2

This past spring break was the "best ever," according to a study conducted by a team of researchers at American University. Ninety-six per cent of students had more fun this year than they did during "all other spring breaks combined," according to the study.

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Hit-and-run driver confesses to police

By Jimm Phillips | April 2

Two AU students injured in a hit-and-run near Tenley Circle continue to recover after the driver of the vehicle involved in the incident identified himself to police. Mohammed Niaz told police during a sworn statement that he had been driving the car at the time of the incident, according to Stephanie Mardell, one of the students injured in the incident and a senior in the School of International Service and the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Sports

Lacrosse ends four-game streak with loss at HC

By Justin Hall | April 2

The AU women's lacrosse team lost to Holy Cross at Worcester, Mass., on Saturday, 15-5, ending their four-game winning streak. The defeat drops the Eagles to 5-5 on the season and 1-1 in Patriot League play. The Crusaders jumped out to an early lead and never looked back.

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Metro brief: Metro fare increase derailed

April 2

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority General Manager John B. Catoe rejected a Metro fare increase plan, NBC4.com reported Friday. The plan, which the Metro Board of Directors proposed late last year, would have reduced the agency's estimated $116 million budget deficit by raising fares for riders who use the system during rush hour periods, exit at some downtown stations, or use paper fare cards, according to NBC4.

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Speakers explore imprisoned mothers with children

By Kendra Garstka | April 2

When Tonie Rhones left for prison, her daughter was only 15 years old. When she got out 11 years later, Rhones' daughter was 26 and had two children of her own. While serving her sentence, Rhones did not see her daughter once. Now that she is out of jail, Rhones is working on re-establishing their relationship.

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Incoming Falcon editor moves newspaper ops to Paris

By Kuwalish Broioan | April 2

The glass door of the Falcon office was found speared through with a plastic knife and menacing note early Tuesday morning, after news The Falcon was shutting down and moving its entire staff to Paris. The incident and note, which reads, "If you stop publishing, I'll give you a swirlie," came after incoming editor in chief Lauren Chirac decided to stay in Paris, where she is currently studying, and move all Falcon operations to her.

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Kerwin to face Judge Judy in Presidential Deathmatch 2k7

By Lars Lemasters | April 2

Interim President Neil Kerwin and AU alum and TV personality Judith "Judge Judy" Scheindlin are set to battle to the death in an iron cage tonight to determine who will be AU's next president, in what has been dubbed "Presidential Deathmatch 2007." The cage-fighting contest began three weeks ago after Board of Trustees Chairman Barry Jakobson told a gathering of local media that the board was hopelessly deadlocked over who to select as the university's next president.

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Metro calendar

By Rebecca Kern | April 2

Monday, April 2 Washington Nationals' Opening Day 1:05 p.m. RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. S.E. Metro: Stadium-Armory (blue and orange lines) Cheer on D.C.'s baseball team at its season opener against the Florida Marlins. All fans will receive a red "W" insignia baseball hat as well.

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'Tavern time' regulation offers prizes, shame

By Badam Ender | April 2

Students will be required to hang out in the Tavern next fall, a Housing and Dining official speaking on background told The Eagle yesterday. The new "Tavern time" policy is part of an AU pilot project designed to make the Tavern a more happening spot on campus.

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Embassy hosts gala to celebrate anniversary of EU

By Dyane Jean Francois Fils | April 2

Fifteen students from D.C. universities, including AU, organized a gala celebrating the 50th anniversary of the European Union, which took place Saturday night at the German Embassy. Dressed in formal attire, approximately 250 students from American, George Mason, Georgetown, John Hopkins and George Washington universities came to celebrate this anniversary of the EU.

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Audience may find meeting 'John Doe' tricky business

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | April 2

Not many productions make their debut at Ford's Theatre. In fact, it's been more than five years since a world premiere graced the historic stage. But in "Meet John Doe," Ford's has found something that was well worth waiting for. The musical, based on the 1941 Oscar-nominated Frank Capra film of the same title, takes place in Great Depression-era New York City.

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Opinion

The Iraq War and Foreign Aid: One and the Same

By Jared Kotler | April 2

Many people in this country and around the world believe the Iraq war was an unnecessary war led by a government that thought it was its duty to export democracy around the world. Unfortunately, these same people don't see how the exportation of democracy abroad isn't any different than foreign aid.

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Wing from possessed statue injures student

By Courier Plaintext | April 2

An AU student was severely injured Sunday evening after the right wing of the wooden eagle outside the library spontaneously detached and went hurling through the air. According to the student, who prefers to remain anonymous, he heard cawing sounds right before the wing began spiraling through the air, knocking him unconscious and breaking several bones.

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SOC creates ambassador program to represent school

By Howard Perlman | April 2

The School of Communication has begun recruitment for its SOC Student Ambassador Program. These students will "serve as the representative voice for all SOC students," said Jonnel Clothier, the director of graduate and undergraduate advising in SOC and overseer of the program.

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Sports

Track teams finish strong at Maryland Invitational

By Anna Tuman | April 2

The American University men's and women's track teams continued on with their winning ways this weekend as the Eagles traveled to Maryland on Saturday to compete in the Maryland Invitational. Not only was AU able to take home seven top ten finishes, but also two wins gained by the men's team.

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Practice earns reward for Sitar Center

By Josh Kramer | April 2

Passing students saw it in Mary Graydon last Thursday and Friday. Many people's reaction to the giant cube was similar to Spencer Siegal's. "What's going on?" Siegal, a freshman in the School of Public Affairs, asked. Lucie Jaronowski, president of the Spinoza Practice Club and a freshman in SPA, explained that the reason a woman was playing the cello in a large, partly transparent cube was to raise money for a good cause.

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