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GLBTA students break day of silence, fight discrimination

By Laraine Weschler | April 24

AU's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students broke their annual day of silence Monday by screaming in protest of discrimination against GLBT people, said KT Thirion, president of AU Queers and Allies. Every year, members of Queers and Allies show their support for GLBT issues by not speaking for an entire day.

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Interest in China grows at AU, abroad

By Kyra Smerkanich | April 24

Learning Chinese is growing in popularity among American University students, demonstrating the prominent role China has taken in international politics and business and showing the push the Chinese government is making in introducing new language programs.

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Famed sexologist doesn't beat around the bush with sex lectures

By Jen Turner | April 24

Pornography and prostitution: two things that generally send American (re: Puritan) society into a hissy fit. The amount of energy in our culture devoted to keeping these lustful vices at bay could probably power a small city. That is why it's extra-refreshing when a performance artist like San Francisco's Annie Sprinkle graces our campus with her hilarious, straightforward presence.

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Discussion encourages global peace initiatives

By Tiffany Heimbuch-Maybee | April 24

World leaders must learn to focus equally on local and global scales in the pursuit of peace, according to Betty Reardon, an international peace promoter who spoke to students Saturday at an AU Creative Peace Initiatives event. Abdul Aziz Said, professor of international peace and conflict resolution, also offered his comments about teaching for global citizenship.

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'American Dreamz' funny, but a little too close to reality

By Michael Reichenberg | April 24

If President Bush and "American Idol" are the first two thoughts that pop into your head when asked "What's wrong with America?" then "American Dreamz" is for you. "American Dreamz" pokes fun at the Bush regime, exaggerating its flaws and combining it with America's favorite search for a superstar, "American Idol.

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Campus brief: Katxen Museum caters weekend event to children

By Kate Oczypok | April 24

The AU Museum in the Katzen Arts Center held its first "Kids at the Katzen Day" Saturday afternoon, according to American Weekly. The event featured Puerto Rican photographer Norma Quintana, whose exhibition runs through May 7 at the Katzen. She discussed what her work meant to her and also helped the youths think about themselves as portrait subjects.

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World briefs

April 24

7.7-magnitude earthquake rocks Siberia A large earthquake struck the sparsely populated region of Siberia in Eastern Russia at 12:30 p.m. local time Friday, the AP reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake registered a 7.7 magnitude on the Richter scale.

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Metro calendar

By Rebecca Kern | April 24

Tuesday, April 24 Youth Playwrights' Theater: 2006 Youth or Dare Tour 6:00 p.m. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Metro: Foggy Bottom/GWU (Orange and Blue lines) Free shuttles to the Kennedy Center are available and depart every 15 minutes from 9:45 a.

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National briefs

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | April 24

Playstation 2 prices plummet as consumers await PS3 debut Playstation 2 prices are now $129.99, down from $149.99 as Sony anticipates the release of its Playstation 3 later this year, Bloomberg News reported. The move comes after Sony delayed the PS3 after new DVD technology standards were held up.

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Student Senate passes Meal Plan Act

By Mike Scher | April 24

The Student Senate passed the Meal Plan Accountability Act 18-2 Sunday, which seeks to educate students about the high cost of their meal plans. The act, sponsored by Senator Charlie Biscotto and authored by Brian Brown, a junior in the School of Public Affairs, asks the SG to inform students about the high cost of their meal plan swipes when compared to the cash price of food at TDR and the Tavern.

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Opinion

Not even Zacharias Moussaoui deserves death penalty

By Paul Perry | April 24

I am utterly disgusted by the fact that I live in a country that still sees fit to practice capital punishment. I firmly believe that the death penalty is just one of those things that, given the moral clarity of hindsight, when its abolition becomes a reality years from now, we will look back on this barbaric practice and say to ourselves, "What were we thinking?" The same has proven true for such travesties of American history as the denial of women's suffrage, slavery, and the Japanese internment during World War II.

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Staff editorial: Annual day of silence ends with a quiet scream

April 24

GLBT students ended their annual day of silence with a group scream on the quad. After not speaking for an entire day, a silence symbolizing marginalized GLBT people, the scream was not only an outlet for pent-up speech, but also pent-up anger. Many students agree that AU is generally a GLBT-friendly campus and issue awareness is strong.

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Personal info sent in USC e-mail

By Rebecca Kern | April 24

The University of South Carolina accidentally e-mailed a database of 1,400 students' Social Security numbers, local and permanent addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth, reported The Gamecock, USC's student newspaper. A department chairwoman sending out information about summer classes mistakenly attached this database file to an e-mail she sent April 16.

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Eye solution linked to fungus

By Kyra Smerkanich | April 20

Fusarium, a fungal infection that can cause red or swollen eyes, blurry vision and blindness may be linked to the usage of ReNu eye contact solution. According to the Food and Drug Administration, there have been 109 cases of suspected fusarium that are currently under investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and public health officials in 17 states.

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Opinion

Enforcing immigration laws is necessary; not racist or unkind

By Will Haun | April 20

The current immigration debate has succeeded in providing, to quote President Bush, a "comprehensive" look at its legal, cultural, and economic aspects. The problem is most of the solutions proposed are political, with Democrats doing everything to paint Conservatives as racist and some Republicans more concerned about the Hispanic vote than law enforcement.

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Spektor plays minimalist set at 9:30

By Chris DeWitt | April 20

Regina Spektor is so sweet her dandruff must be Kool Aid mix. She sweats stage presence and charisma. On Easter Sunday night at the 9:30 club, she performed solo, commanding the attention of the packed venue. Spektor's recorded output is full of lush strings, drum machines and electronic keyboards, but Sunday night it was just the piano and her pipes (and the occasional guitar).

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Caffeine content

April 20

The average American consumes approximately 200 milligrams of caffeine per day, with the average teenage boy taking in 21 ounces of soda every day. How much caffeine are you getting with your favorite drinks? The following popular cold beverages are listed according to caffeine content, in milligrams per 12 ounces, with the most jitter-inducing at the top.

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