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New SC Prez plans to study abroad

By Victoria Astornaut · Thursday, April 1, 2004

Colon Hennae turned down the position of Student Confederation president to pursue an opportunity studying abroad at Oxford University. Hannae announced his decision yesterday on several napkins left on tables in the Marketplace that he will not be serving AU's student government, or the SC for that matter.

Students look for jobs, internships at fair

By Aviva Perlman · Thursday, April 1, 2004

Fifty percent of students who complete an internship decide that it is something they do not want to do, said Francine Blume, director of Experimental Education at AU. "It's not that it was a bad internship," she said. "But something about it made them realize they aren't interested in this particular field of work.

Eagle's Nest to stop selling crack!!!

By Crista Miavia · Thursday, April 1, 2004

This week, University administrators made the unilateral decision to stop the sale of crack-cocaine at the Eagle's Nest, a popular spot for many students on campus. Additionally, the University has ruled that smoking crack within 10 yards of residence halls is a big no-no.

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Trump in talks to rename Ward

April 1

Media and real-estate mogul Donald Trump wants to buy the naming rights to the Ward Circle Building, according to Media Relations representative Della DeAngelopolis. Trump is currently in negotiations with AU's Board of Trustees and held a meeting yesterday to talk about donations.

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KPU shifts from 'Let's hold hands and sing crap' speakers

By Erica Cartman | April 1

Next year's Kennedy Political Union speaker lineup will revolve around the theme of "Intolerance: Screw the Melting Pot," incoming KPU Director Katharine K. Karlsen announced yesterday. "It's about time we had speakers that embraced the thoughts and ideas of the silent minority on campus, of students who hate everyone," Karlsen said.

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Student charges $1.09 at Eagle's Nest

By Valiant Michelona | April 1

An AU student used her debit card for a small purchase at the Eagle's Nest late Wednesday evening, inconveniencing the nine cash-carrying patrons waiting impatiently behind her in line. Freshman Rachel Matthews purchased a 20-ounce bottle of Diet Coke with her credit card instead of cash, despite the transaction's total of $1.

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