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Vote Dobson-Santorum in '08

By Forrest Dunbar | April 24

Let's conduct a thought experiment: let's imagine that radical right-wing conservatives actually got their way, and every one of their proposals immediately became law. What would America look like? First we have to acknowledge that even the notoriously-lockstep evangelical and conservative Catholic movement is not a monolith.

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Sports

Sports brief: Lacrosse loses last Patriot League match of season

By Kevin Hilgers | April 24

The AU women's lacrosse team's offense fell flat when it managed just one second-half goal as the Eagles fell, 14-5, at Bucknell Saturday. It was the fifth consecutive loss for AU (5-11, 3-3 Patriot League), which clinched the third seed in next weekend's conference tournament.

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News

Senate approves legislation, SG budget for new school year

By Cait Douglas | April 24

The Undergraduate Senate passed numerous pieces of legislation, including the Student Government budget for the 2006-2007 year, in the last session of their inaugural year. The $558,000 proposed budget was written by Comptroller Zach Ulrich and then amended by members of the Senate before it was approved with only three dissenting votes.

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Sports

All Lanes lead to AU for lax twins

By Erin Keaveney | April 24

Fans at AU women's lacrosse games this season may have thought they were seeing double in the form of a quick redhead who always seemed to be at the net, scoring on her own assists. Their eyes were not deceiving: It really was two people, Jackie and Lauren Lane.

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Sports

AU equestrian team is revived, ready to ride

By Simone Echeverri-Gent | April 24

Although equestrian may seem like an obscure sport to many, AU's club team has drawn attention to itself by making noteworthy progress. The team, long dormant, was revitalized in fall 2003 by juniors Lana Ciaramella and Jesse Loutoo. "I came to AU knowing that there wasn't a team, but after I got here I knew I couldn't go that long without riding," Ciaramella said.

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News

Freshman Day attracts thousands of prospective students

By Kate Oczypok | April 24

Over 2,000 admitted freshmen attended AU's twice-yearly Freshman Day Friday. Despite the rain, members of the Class of 2010 took tours and attended student panels, like the one above. There were also deans' receptions that allowed students and parents to talk to the deans of AU's five schools.

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News

Music notes

April 24

Scar Symmetry "Pitch Black Progress" (Nuclear Blast) Sounds Like: Kind of like later period Soilwork, except with deeply growled vocals instead of screams, and even cheesier clean-vocal crooning. And the riffs aren't nearly as sweet. C+ For years, Nuclear Blast Records provided metal fans with a steady stream of adventurous bands, often from Europe.

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News

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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News

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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News

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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News

'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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News

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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News

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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News

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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