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Princeton's quota policy limits grade inflation

By Jewel Edwards | April 5

Princeton University's adoption of a new grading policy to reduce grade inflation by limiting the number of A's given to students has led some Ivy League schools to consider implementing a similar policy. AU faculty members said grade inflation is a problem at AU, but they do not have or plan to use a similar grade deflation policy.

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Deceptively simple post-rockers delight

By Cameron Conway | April 5

Do Make Say Think needs no opener, as Sunday's concert proved, opening with only a few songs by the band's own producer. Brood, previously scheduled to play had canceled, but the Canadian band which killed his time slot prevailed. Do Make Say Think is a special kind of band, in the way that it appears to be incredibly deceiving.

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Opinion

The Wrong Side of History

By Paul Perry | April 5

There are certain issues and stances on which we look back and wonder, "How the hell could people have ever felt this way?" From the big, scary phenomena such as slavery and genocide, on down to lesser concepts such as the denial of suffrage for women and African Americans and Prohibition, we wonder how society, as a collective, could have ever deemed such practices to be feasible and just.

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Sports

Lacrosse doomed by slow start, fall to UMBC, 15-9

By Justin Hall | April 5

The AU women's lacrosse team lost its second straight match Wednesday afternoon, falling to the UMBC Retrievers 15-9 in Baltimore, Md. The loss drops the Eagles below the .500 mark on the season at 5-6. The Eagles were down early, as two goals by Ali Levendusky sandwiched around a tally by Abbey Swift gave the Retrievers a quick 3-0 advantage only three minutes into the game.

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New study ranks NYU as top 'dream college'

By Dyane Jean Francois Fils | April 5

Prospective college students chose New York University for the third consecutive year as their "dream college," according to a survey by the Princeton Review. Although AU is not always their first choice, several students said the university's proximity to Capitol Hill, Library of Congress, international embassies and other resources made it a good place to spend their undergraduate years.

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Campus briefs

April 5

TDR Employees win Bon Appetit Award Terrace Dining Room employees were honored by Bon Appetit, receiving the company's Great Expectations Award, according to American Weekly. "The award says that we will be an example for each of [Bon Appetit's] accounts on the East Coast," TDR General Manager Yvonne Matteson told American Weekly.

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'The Lookout' offers insight into human mind

By Ashleight Bartolik | April 5

"Whoever has the money has the power." That's the key phrase that sets Chris Pratt on a journey that will drastically change his life. Written and directed by Scott Frank (Get Shorty), "The Lookout" follows Chris, a once revered high school athlete seriously injured in a car accident.

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Katzen exhibits feature accomplished, aspiring artists

By Hilary Crowe | April 5

While AU boasts a location in the District just a few Metro stops from the Smithsonian Institution's cultural fortresses on the Mall, few students are aware that not only is the Katzen Arts Center home to its own art museum; it also features traveling exhibits by artists from the AU community and beyond.

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Washington Ballet thrills crowds with dance

By Vanessa C. Mueller | April 5

The Washington Ballet never ceases to amaze audiences with its athleticism, grace and intricate performances. Its most recent show was yet another tremendous example of skill and more proof that the District now has a company on par with any other city in the world.

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Students express concern over graduation tickets

By Patricio Chile | April 5

Limited seating in Bender Arena will require graduating seniors and their guests to have tickets for the School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs and Kogod School of Business commencement ceremonies May 13. The limited number of tickets has caused some seniors to worry about obtaining enough tickets.

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Ambassador day programs to replace overnights

By Ali Goldstein | April 5

The American University Ambassadors will scale back their overnight program this spring, focusing instead on creating day programs called "A Day in the Life" to give prospective students a glimpse of AU life, said Sarah Goode, the senior assistant director of on-campus events.

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Student safety top priority abroad

By Jennifer B. Hanson | April 5

Each year students across the United States pack up their bags and board planes going around the world to participate in study abroad programs. At AU, over 60 percent of the student population studies abroad before graduating, according to the AU Abroad Web site, but safety is an ever-growing concern.

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Swank takes stab at horror genre with biblical drama

By John Grooms | April 5

Hilary Swank may have one of the best track records in Hollywood today. After recently receiving a star on the "Walk of Fame" and winning both her Oscar nominations, it seems Swank could have just about any role she desires. In her latest film, "The Reaping," Swank decides to take a break from her usual dramatic, heartfelt roles and return to her first supernatural thriller in over seven years.

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Sports

Springtime AU spirit (without the sports)

By Anna Tuman | April 5

Take a moment to look at Jacobs field and chances are, unless you happen to get there when women's lacrosse is practicing, or the track team is working on its stride, you probably won't see much action taking place. No, the deficit of teams using the field is not due in part to recent findings of radiation from WW1 weaponry testing; rather, it's due to our lack of funding from the athletic department.

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Opinion

Campus Voices: Protesters vs. Organizers

April 5

This is an Official Arrest Warrant for Karl Rove Tuesday night was a travesty. A fugitive from the law snuck onto our otherwise safe campus, took part in a clandestine meeting and was then able to escape into the dead of night. For those not in the know, that night the College Republicans hosted White House Chief Political Officer Karl Rove in a secretive closed event.

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Rude Mechanicals bring 'Rosencrantz' to life, stage

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | April 5

Rude Mechanicals will bring the minor characters of "Hamlet" to life as it puts on "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" April 6-8 in the Tavern. "We chose this particular play for several reasons, the most important of which are that it is a classic, it is hilarious as well as moving and handles existential themes that are relevant today," Director Lauren Barredo, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, said.

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Opinion

Letters to the editor

April 5

MC Rove comes to AU I would like to take this opportunity to respond to widespread campus concerns following the protest of Karl Rove's presence at the College Republicans' event Tuesday evening. As one of the students who participated in the actions to detain Karl Rove in a citizens' arrest, I speak for all of us in saying we take seriously campus concerns about AU's image in the media and student behavior during the protest.

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