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Albright's talk funny, reflective

"Our intelligence was wrong," former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said of Kim Jong Il as she spoke to students in Bender Arena Wednesday night. "They told me he was crazy and a pervert. He's not crazy." This and other jabs at the world of diplomacy left students laughing in their seats during the final Kennedy Political Union event of the 2005-2006 academic year.

WCL guest talks human rights law

Human rights and international law have come far in the past 100 years, but the European Court of Human Rights still faces difficulties today, said Judge Luzius Wildhaber, president of the Court, at the Washington College of Law Friday. Approximately 100 WCL and AU students, professors and community members came to hear Wildhaber, who was introduced by Stephen Breyer.

Students reflect on 40 years with the Kay Spiritual Life Center

SOC junior Joy Henry, a member of the AU Gospel Choir, sings along at the Kay Spiritual Life Center's 40th birthday celebration Monday. Students spoke about various religions and the Kay family was on hand to help celebrate the anniversary.

Devils will ice NHL championship

How convenient that in the last week of this column, we have probably our biggest week of the semester. We have the NBA and NHL playoffs, and, as I said last week, the most media-hyped event in the world, the NFL Draft (or Mel Kiper Invitational). Truth: The Devils will win the Stanley Cup.

Campus organizations promote divestment

On-campus organizations designed to pressure university officials to divest from companies that do business in Sudan have spread to numerous campuses throughout the nation, including American University. "[Divestment] is a smart kind of activism that recognizes the role universities, and really money, can play," said Adam Gentleson, policy and advocacy manager for Campus Progress at the Center for American Progress.

Metro calendar

Thursday, April 27 Danish Ambassador Lecture 9:15 a.m., SIS Lounge Ambassador Friis Arne Peterson of the Danish embassy in Washington will speak about Danish foreign policy and transatlantic relations. Sponsored by the SIS dean's office. Contact sisdeansoffice@american.

Remember Armenian genocide

I am not supposed to be here. If the plan had gone accordingly, millions, along with my grandparents, would have died and an entire race would have vanished. The perpetrators did not fulfill this goal, but they were responsible for committing the first genocide of the 20th Century.

Maddox effaces little kids, everyone

If you ever lay awake at night, beads of sweat rhythmically dripping off your forehead and your brain tormented with thoughts along the lines of: "What is the best Web site on the Internet? Facebook? MySpace? THERE ARE TOO MANY AND I CAN'T DECIDE!" then suffer no more.

Comic

Family film fails to hit the 'Goal'

Wow, where does one even begin with a movie like "Goal! The Dream Begins?" The movie looks good from the trailers: A young Mexican immigrant from Los Angeles gets his big break and chases a dream to play professional soccer in Europe. The beginning of the movie even starts out pretty cute with shots of him playing soccer in real L.

Taylor should stand with students on meals

I have never been one to shy away from criticizing the Student Government, so I think that it is only fair that I not shy away from complimenting them when they have finally done something worthwhile for students. I am speaking about the Meal Plan Accountability Act, which the Undergraduate Senate passed last Sunday to educate students about the high cost of their meal swipes compared to paying cash at TDR and the Tavern and about sophomores being required to purchase meal plans.

Honor the military men and women among us

Diversity at AU is discussed in terms of gender, race, sexual orientaion, political affiliation and more, but often overlooked is the diversity of experience in students' backgrounds. Among Hill interns, international students, students who with full time jobs, we share our classes and TDR table with students who have served in the military.

Looking back as AU seasons wind down

With the school year winding down, most students have likely been consumed with homework, group projects and papers leading up to final exams. Academically, it's a stressful time for most, as we rush to cram a semester's worth of information into our heads in order to prepare for a few remaining tests, which will determine our final grades.

Congresswoman addresses student body about stem cell research

The College Democrats brought Congresswoman Diana DeGette to AU Tuesday to address the student body about stem cell research. DeGette serves as the Democratic Party's chief deputy whip and is an advocate for lifting the limitations placed on stem cell research by President Bush in 2001.

Temporary summer flings can cause lasting heartache

BLAIR BRYANT NICHOLS A make-out session with the Southern summer intern; the Bolivian who liked PDA all over from Georgetown to Dupont; the 32-year-old who was a recovering alcoholic and former smoker; the charming stripper-slash-Home Depot salesman. What do these all have in common? They are all just a sampling of my former summer flings.

New Nebraska dorms to offer privacy, amenities

ÿ The new housing that will open in Nebraska Hall seems like a dream come true. It will feature suites with single bedrooms and all sorts of amenities that regular rooms don't have - incluing double beds and breakfast bars. It should be a nice transition between traditional dorms and living on your own.

Crew rows first home regatta of season

When many people see the words "AU Crew" on the backs of jackets or sweatshirts around campus, they may ask themselves, "What is crew?" It's the official term for team rowing. Here at AU, it's a club team that is rising in popularity and climbing the ladder toward the more elite teams on the East Coast.