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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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National brief: Researchers predict 'very active' hurricane season in 2007

By Jimm Phillips | April 5

Hurricane researcher William Gray and his team at Colorado State University announced Tuesday they now predict 2007 will be a "very active" hurricane season, The Associated Press reported. Gray's team predicted a total of 17 named storms will form in the Atlantic during the 2007 hurricane season, which begins June 1.

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Aramark to limit its services during event

By Brian Kalish | April 5

Aramark will provide limited housekeeping services in Hughes and McDowell Halls for three days during the week of April 8 to teach students about the value of conflict and social justice issues, according to Eric Ratner, resident director of those halls. Some students said they are confused about what would occur during the weeklong program, "A Week Without Housekeeping.

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Five-star chef Puck stirs up Terrace Dining Room menu

By Chilary Howe | April 2

There comes a point in almost every student's life, stripped for cash and down in the Ramen-and-Little-Debbie doldrums, when they have walked by super swanky eateries on a late-night Georgetown romp and fantasized about eating there instead of TDR. Wouldn't it be nice to have those five-star entrees brought to campus in a silver (well, steel) trough, even? Come Fall 2007, AU is promising current and prospective students one better, deciding to stop outsourcing TDR's management and instead relinquishing control to five-star celebrity chef and number 89 on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list, Wolfgang Puck.

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Georgetown arms Hoyas of Mass Destruction!!!!!!!!

By Barbi Bueller | April 2

Public Safety officials confirmed Sunday that Georgetown's Hoyas of Mass Destruction are not only armed and operational but are aimed directly at Mary Graydon Center, making the vast majority of the 18 students who voted in SG elections sorry they didn't vote for Ben Dwertman.

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Sports

April means sports have sprung around the District

By Erin Keaveney | April 2

Spring has finally arrived, bringing opportunity to get outside and get active. From Opening Day at RFK to the National Cherry Blossom Festival, D.C. is entering its prime season for sports enthusiasts. The sports page has compiled a list of upcoming events in the area to help all of you shake off your winter blues and get into the springtime spirit.

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Celebrities, old friends roast William Shatner

By Bryan Koenig | April 2

"The Roast of William Shatner" Comedy Central 80 minutes $19.99 Now available Grade: A One of the best parts of "Star Trek" is picking it apart scene by scene. Of course, no one in that entire show has been nitpicked more than William Shatner. While Shatner has appeared in other television series and films, he is beyond any doubt best known for "Star Trek.

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SG rejects AU's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy

By Courtney Albon | April 2

In a decision made last Sunday, the Student Government rejected AU's policy that allows the military to recruit on campus. The controversy is centered on the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, which prohibits gay enlistees from disclosing their sexual orientation.

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AUCC funds just chillin'

By Badendra Gogol | April 2

In yet another turn of scandal involving the American University Club Council, it was recently discovered that the AUCC's executive board had been keeping large portions of its $500,000 club allotment funds wrapped in aluminum foil in their office freezer.

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Rash of pregnancies linked to routine Health Center visits

By Veronica Corningstone | April 2

After years of complaining the Health Center doesn't actually do anything, students are finally seeing results. In the last month, 50 AU students have reportedly become pregnant after visiting the Health Center for treatments ranging from mono tests to routine allergy shots.

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Top Ten Reasons We Miss the 1990s

April 2

Sure, the 21st century is cool. The iPhone looks like something from a Stephen Spielberg movie and pretty soon, dogs will probably be able to talk. But every now and again, we catch ourselves quietly yearning for simpler times. Despite how recent they were and how young we still are, there are still several reasons to pine for days past.

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Shuttles on continuous loop, students in pursuit

By Sarah Stevenz | April 2

The AU shuttle system will now run a continuous 24-hour loop, only slowing down at designated stops to permit students to board. The Student Government passed this measure by a large majority vote last week in an effort to make the shuttle more accessible and reduce wait times.

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