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TSU president misues funds

By Rebecca Kern | May 1

Texas Southern University President Dr. Priscilla Slade has been accused of misusing school funds for personal expenses, in a situation similar to the misuse of American University funds by former President Benjamin Ladner. Slade was fired by the university for allegedly spending state funds amounting to $86,000 on furnishing her home, $138,000 on landscaping and exterior improvements and $56,000 on security-related equipment and labor, according to the Houston Chronicle.

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Poignant 'United 93' balances fact with fiction

May 1

How to view "United 93" is a tough question. Should it be seen as a monument - a memorial to those passengers who heroically overcame their hijackers? Should it be viewed as a warning - a testament to the disarray of communication between civilian air-traffic controllers and military defense systems? Or should it be viewed simply as a movie? In terms of its review, "United 93" should be viewed more as a film.

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SG organization proves itself powerful force

By Andrew Gardner | May 1

There's a new powerhouse Student Government organization on campus, and it's not Student Union Board or Kennedy Political Union. Women's Initiative, an organization designed to provide an empowering campus environment for women, has had its presence on campus boosted.

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Library celebrates end of the year with free coffee, cookies

By Jeannette Kimmel | May 1

Bender Library will host its end-of-the-semester Final Perk this Wednesday from 8-10 p.m. in The Mud Box, which will include a movie, giveaways and free coffee and cookies for students. "We're kind of going all out for this," said Nick Banovetz, assistant to the librarian.

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Fair educates AU about consumer choices

By Megan Slack | May 1

Students in Charlene Gilbert's "Communication and Social Change" class held a Consumer Fair on the quad last Friday to educate students about the importance of practicing ethical buying habits. Those who stopped by the fair were invited to try samples from vendors that follow organic guidelines or use fair trade business models, like Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Honest Teas.

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Graduation speakers aim to inspire

By Kendra Garstka | May 1

Donald Graham, The Washington Post's chief executive officer; Michael Kahn, the Shakespeare Theater Company's artistic director; and Paul Volcker, former Federal Reserve Board chair, will speak at AU's 120th commencement ceremony May 14. Judge Vanessa Ruiz will deliver the commencement address at the Washington College of Law's graduation on May 21.

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National briefs

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | May 1

Congress authorizes increased Pell Grant funding Congress increased funding for the Pell Grant program Thursday by renewing the Higher Education Act, the Ohio State University's newspaper The Lantern, reported. The vote was down party lines, The Lantern reported.

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Essential jams to pass the long summer time

May 1

1. "Summer Boy," Freezepop A few crucial ingredients of a typical, good ol' American summer: barbecues, SPF 15, lemonade and community swimming pools. This upbeat electronic ode to the aforementioned items is whimsical and laid-back, just like summer should be.

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Sports

Where's the spirit? We already have it

By Kevin Hilgers | May 1

So what's the deal with AU not having any spirit? Let's blame Benjamin Ladner. Blame Joni Comstock. Blame the basketball team. Blame the pep band. Blame this newspaper. Let's reinvent the fight song and logo yet again to inject a sense of tradition in a 113-year-old institution that still somehow lacks it.

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A cappella group ends year on high note

By Drew Rosensweig | May 1

Treble in Paradise, AU's all-female a capella group, performed its final concert of the year at the Kay Spiritual Life Center Friday. The girls performed new arrangements of "Hollaback Girl" and "This Love," as well as old favorites such as "Walking On Broken Glass.

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Rising gas prices alter summer travel plans

By Jimm Phillips | May 1

The recent hike in gasoline prices nationwide has caused concern among some AU students about how the rising cost of gas may affect their summer plans. As of April 29, the nationwide average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was approximately $2.

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Professor proposes I.D. system, dialogue to aid immigration issue

By Kendra Garstka | May 1

Robert Pastor, director for the Center for North American Studies at AU, serves as a role model because of his drive to work through seemingly impossible situations, his students and co-workers say. "I have never met anybody who is as respected and accomplished as he is in the political and academic spheres, yet remains devoted to his students and [is] highly accessible to anyone who seeks his advice," said Jeri Buzzetta, a senior who as a sophomore took Pastor's class "North America: Union or Community?" At AU, Pastor has five positions: vice president of international affairs, director of CNAS, creator of the Center for Democracy and Election Management, executive director on Commission on Federal Election Reform and professor.

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Thousands rally against Darfur genocide

By Carolyn Phenicie | May 1

A group of AU students joined thousands of protesters Sunday to culminate AU's Darfur Week of Action at the "Save Darfur: Rally to Stop Genocide" on the National Mall. AU students marched from the Federal Triangle Metro station to the National Mall, chanting, "Hey, hey, ho, ho, genocide has got to go!" to the confusion of tourists.

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Opinion

Outgoing SG leaders tackled Ladner, school spirit with resolve

May 1

Genevieve Frye, KPU Director For those of us who were around for Michael Gorbechev and the infamous, "If you could be any animal..." question, KPU would have to bring in some seriously big names to seem really impressive. No doubt, this year brought some great speakers: Wesley Clark, Bob Dole and Madeleine Albright, to name a few.

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Sports

Men's tennis falls to Army in PL tournament final, 4-2

By Simone Echeverri-Gent | May 1

History repeated itself on Sunday as the AU men's tennis team fell to Army in the finals of the Patriot League championship held in West Point, N.Y. The Eagles had just pulled off a dominating victory against Navy on Saturday, defeating them 4-0 in the semi-finals.

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MGC construction, falling profits lead to Jamba's closure

By Brian Kalish | May 1

The Mary Graydon Center will receive a 9,000 square foot addition at the end of this semester that will see new spaces added and the permanent closure of Jamba Juice. The bridge project, as it is known, will begin in late May, according to Michael Elmore, senior director of the University Center.

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Sports

Lax defeated in PL semi-final

By Erin Keaveney | May 1

Despite a late-game comeback, the AU women's lacrosse team dropped their first-round Patriot League Tournament match to Colgate, 12-7, at Hart Turf Field in Worcester, Mass. Down by two with just under 13 minutes to play, the Eagles showed signs of revival with a goal by junior Sarah Milewski to pull AU within one.

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