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Cave monster spooks abandoned Experimental Theatre

April 2

An AU student snapped this disturbing photograph of what appears to be some kind of cave monster inside the Experimental Theatre, raising questions about what exactly has been going on in there all these years. It's unknown whether the creature is a man eater, but many worry the fiend has no pants to cover its loins.

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French-themed film festival at Greenberg

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | April 2

The Washington, D.C., International Film Festival returns to the District April 19 through 29, this year with a geographic focus on France, titled "Voila Cinema!" The festival's opening night gala will feature "La Vie en Rose," a film starring Marion Cotillard and G?rard Depardieu about the life of Edith Piaf.

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Tech bits

April 2

Sonic, Mario face off in Olympics 2008 game When we were kids, Nintendo's competition wasn't coming from Sony and Microsoft. Before consoles went 3-D, it was Nintendo vs. Sega. Mario was the most recognized name in video games but a blue hedgehog named Sonic was increasing in popularity almost as fast as the little guy could run.

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Freedom to Marry day brings debate to colleges

By Iliana Imberman Berkowitz | April 2

Marriage, an institution old and sacred, is the most recognized public declaration of love. When a couple decides to wed, assuming it's for love, friends and family generally coo over the betrothed and a general feeling of happiness abounds. Such displays occurred this past week, when congratulations were given all around to freshly hitched students who decided to tie the knot at Freedom to Marry Day on Thursday.

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Opinion

Our Financial Cancer

By Tom Noble | April 2

We've all heard the phrases tossed around about how "lazy" and "apathetic" our generation is. We only want to play video games, take drugs and go out clubbing. God knows I have heard old people say these things. The fact is our generation faces many difficult choices involving entitlements, job security, climate change and America's place in the world.

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Act raises price of birth control for college health care providers

By Kaylor Garcia | April 2

Colleges nationwide are paying higher prices for birth control, specifically oral contraceptives, after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services decided to impose the regulations of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 onto birth control, according to a notice released by the American College Health Association.

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Campus briefs, in brief

By Lady Huffington | April 2

Athletic Department to cut funding for all but three sports teams The Athletic Department announced Friday that it is cutting all but three of AU's sports teams and reallocating all athletic funding to the remaining teams, according to an Athletic Department press release.

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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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