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Students give back on Alternate Breaks

By Tiffany Heimbuch-Maybee | March 27

Many students chose to use their Spring Break to volunteer in another area of the country or world through the Community Service Center's Alternative Break. Students had the opportunity to travel to Central Appalachia in Radford, Virginia, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and the United States-Mexican border this year.

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The hit list

March 27

1. The Spinto Band This is a true AU alum success story. Class of 2005-er Nick Krill co-leads this band of buds (based in Delaware) in their attempt to destroy and rebuild pop music in their own image. They're now on tour with latest big thing #2,135, U.K.

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Metro briefs

March 27

Class to collect popcorn for foster students On Thursday, March 30, members of Andrea Brenner's Sociology of the Family class will be collecting 2,500 packs of microwavable popcorn that will be placed in care packages with other items and shipped to foster children who are in college on scholarships.

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Sports

First AU woman in NCAAs since 1994 is a top 40 hit

By Justin Hall | March 23

Sophomore swimmer Meghan Thiel competed at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships last weekend, finishing in the top 40 in both the 500- and 1,650-yard freestyles. Thiel was the only PL swimmer selected to go to the meet and the first AU swimmer to qualify since Gabriella Csepe in 1994.

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Opinion

Kyle Taylor fights for AU

By Jen Smyers | March 23

As a recent addition to the Board of Trustees Governance Committee as a student representative, I find it important to clarify Student Government President Kyle Taylor's role in ensuring student interests are given priority by the board. In a recent editorial, columnist Jonathan D.

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Sports

By George! D.C.'s own make most of NCAAs

By Simone Echeverri-Gent | March 23

The result of this year's March Madness certainly brought pride to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The name to remember is "George." George Mason, Georgetown and George Washington all made it to second round of play in the NCAA tournament. Although George Washington fell to Duke in the second round (and there's nothing shameful about losing to Duke), George Mason's and Georgetown's success offers hope for AU's future prospects for the NCAA tournament.

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Mortar round found in Spring Valley

By Lauren Gardner | March 23

A three-inch stokes mortar round was unearthed fully intact on Quebec Street during arsenic soil removal at a home in Spring Valley, according to Shawn Walleck, spokesperson for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District. A post-blast analysis confirmed the round was empty or partially sand-filled, Walleck said.

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Horoscopes

By Tamara Brown | March 23

Aries (March 21 - April 19) You must attempt to strike a balance this week. If you don't, you'll find yourself rolling down flights of stairs, face planting on the sidewalk. Either way, it might be a good idea to stock up on those Barbie band-aids of which you are so fond.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: No more break for students at Chipotle

March 23

The popular TDR substitute Chipotle abruptly cancelled free drinks upon showing your student ID. According to the new management at Chipotle's Tenleytown location, free soft drinks were supposed to be only a limited time offer. Somehow it lasted four years.

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Sports

March Madness for wrestlers, Thiel

By Dan Jacobson | March 23

Senior Muzaffar Aburakhmanov and sophomore Josh Glenn made AU history last weekend in Oklahoma City, earning All-American honors and finishing third and fourth, respectively, at the NCAA championships. The duo capped off the greatest season in AU wrestling history.

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The walk of shame should never be fashionably lame

By Blair Bryant Nichols | March 23

I looked out the window behind my head and was disoriented for a moment by the tall buildings that surrounded me. I looked over at the guy next to me, a junior from the University of Florida who I had met at a bar the night before. We had crashed at his friend's apartment.

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Sports

Lacrosse is young, optimistic

By Erin Keaveney | March 23

After coming off its worst season since joining the Patriot League four years ago, the AU women's lacrosse team is looking to make 2006 a banner year for the program. And so far, they're making a pretty good case. They finished a disappointing 6-11 last season, but the Eagles have bounced back this year, maintaining a perfect record in league play and an overall record of 3-5.

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Environmental film festival advocates social responsibility

By Laraine Weschler | March 23

The 14th Annual Environmental Film Festival showcased 100 films in D.C. this week, including four at American University. The festival "celebrates the beauty and significance of our environment while promoting advocacy for its responsible stewardship," according to the program.

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Opinion

Iraq war: looking back after 3 years

March 23

As of last Sunday, U.S. armed forces have been in Iraq for three years. Media coverage of the war is still present, but the war, itself - for many without loved ones in the military or international press - has become just another part of the everyday drone, understandably.

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Unsatisfying antics sour documentary on champion DJ

By Andrew Gardner | March 23

"Ten years, two turntables, one mixer." Herein lies the heart of a Montreal-bred DJ's life as the youngest world champion record mixer. "Sunglasses is a Must" is a documentary feature that compiles home video footage of DJ A-Trak as he pushes his way into the hip-hop limelight.

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Cast fails to launch laughs

By Robyn Abzug | March 23

Before beginning, it's important to note that this review comes from an anti-Matthew McConaughey perspective. He's not that hot and he's not that talented, so America should just get over him. That being said, an open mind was kept during the screening of this movie.

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Sports

Sports briefs

By Kevin Hilgers | March 23

Lacrosse loses close match at Richmond No. 9 Richmond clipped the visiting AU women's lacrosse team Wednesday, 10-8. The Eagles led 8-7 midway through the second half when sophomore midfielder Chelsea Kapp scored her third goal of the match. But the Spiders (6-2) rattled off three unanswered goals to secure the win.

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