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Metro Brief

Thursday, April 24, 2008

The weakened economy has helped cause a 21 percent increase in the number of burglaries in D.C. from last year, The Washington Post reported Tuesday. The number of burglaries rose from the 761 reported in April 2007 to 922 in April 2008. Capitol Hill and areas of D.

Commencement speakers announced

By Marisa Kendall · Thursday, April 24, 2008

On Sunday, May 11, Ken Paulson, USA Today editor-in-chief; Sylvia Earle, National Geography oceanographer and explorer-in-residence; and Vernon Jordan, senior director of Lazard Limited and Lazard Group, will address this year's graduating class as the 2008 AU commencement speakers.

DIG IN - Charlie Bermpohl talks about the munitions dig at the discussion Tuesday night. More work is needed to remove a large burial site of unexploded World War I-era chemical weapons in the area.

Panel: Some munitions remain unseen

By Christopher Cottrell · Thursday, April 24, 2008

The greatest risk AU students currently face is the potential existence of a large burial site of unexploded World War I-era munitions in the area, Buzz Bailey, a local attorney, said during a panel discussion in Mary Graydon Center Tuesday night. Panelists focused on the U.

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AU leaders talk about SG initiatives, other issues during town hall meeting

By Jen Calantone | April 24

AU President Neil Kerwin and board of trustees Chairman Gary Abramson answered questions from the campus community about the future of the strategic plan and some of the bills proposed by the Student Government. Kerwin said he did not support some elements of the Undergraduate Senate's smoking bill after student Will Zeman asked him about his reaction.

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The Week In Fun: Know Your City Calendar

April 24

Thursday April 24 Unholy Rollers 7 p.m. WHERE: Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater 101 Independence Ave. S.E. METRO: Capitol South (blue and orange lines) INFO: Martin Scorcese's 1972 film follows former Playmate of the Year Claudia Jennings as she makes her way into the world of roller derby.

SOAKED - Pipe bursts in the basement of McKinley building nearly ruining $70,000 worth of audio equipment. This was not the first time the basement was flooded, but previous damage was only due to rain water.

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Equipment damaged after pipe bursts in McKinley basement

By Jen Calantone | April 24

A rusted air conditioning pipe in the basement of McKinley burst around 1 p.m. Tuesday, causing damage to several computers in the computer science program's server room, according to Matt Boerum, the audio technology program's studio manager. The pipe, which ran across the center of the basement floor, broke and poured a stream of water throughout the basement, he said.

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Campus Brief

April 24

All three a cappella groups will host their end-of-semester concerts in the next few weeks. Treble in Paradise, On a Sensual Note, and Dime a Dozen will all be performing within the next week at Kay Spiritual Center, according to Shelley Greenwald a member of the all-female a cappella group Treble in Paradise.

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National brief

April 21

A 12-foot-long Burmese python attacked a pet store owner Thursday afternoon and sank its teeth deep into her ring finger after the woman reached her hand into the snake's cage to show it off to customers, The (Eugene, Ore.) Register-Guard reported Saturday.

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Commencement speakers announced

By Jimm Phillips | April 21

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, USA Today Editor in Chief Ken Paulson, National Geographic oceanographer Sylvia Earle and businessman Vernon Jordan Jr. will be the speakers at AU's commencement ceremonies next month, according to AU Media Relations Director Maralee Csellar.

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Metro calendar

April 21

Monday, April 21 Lecture: "How Shakespeare Made History" 8 p.m. WHERE: Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. S.E. METRO: Capitol South (orange and blue lines) INFO: Columbia University professor Alan Stewart will discuss the parallels between the kings William Shakespeare created in his works and the historical figures of the time.

SAVING SUB - Shea Mulcahy, director of the Student Union Board, stands up to speak with regards to the possible cuts to SUB's budget next year at the meeting Sunday afternoon.

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Senate passes 2008-2009 SG budget

By Rebecca Kern | April 21

The Undergraduate Senate passed the Student Government's 2008-2009 budget during its meeting yesterday, which reduced the Student Union Board's funding by nearly $7,000 and increased Women's Initiative's budget by $3,000 from last year's allocations. The senate reduced SUB's budget allocation this year from $172,625 to $165,750, according to Barron Weyerhaeuser, chair of the senate's budget committee.

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Metro brief

April 21

Police in Gloucester, Va., are invoking a rare charge against a man convicted of at least 10 alcohol-related misdemeanors, The Associated Press reported Sunday. Prosecutors could dust off the "habitual drunkard" charge to "alleviate some of the aggravation on the arresting officer who gets called out three times in a week for the same drunken gentleman," Brian Decker, an assistant commonwealth attorney in Virginia, told the AP.

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Campus brief

April 21

The Delta Gamma sorority is planning on selling designer jeans at discounted prices Thursday to support its philanthropy in the SIS lounge, according to Christine Lutz, a sophomore in the School of International Service and coordinator for the event. Proceeds from the sales will support Service for Sight, the sorority's international philanthropy since 1936, according to Lutz.

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The costs of financial illiteracy

By Tony Romm | April 21

For many college students, debt is commonplace - a reality most do not face until long after graduation. But what role should the Office of Financial Aid, Student Accounts and the Registrar play in educating students about debt? In this special report, The Eagle examines the effectiveness of the university's debt education, the consequences of bureaucracy and the costs of financial illiteracy.

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International brief

April 21

After a long night of drinking, a Russian man didn't notice the 6-inch blade stuck in his back until his wife alerted him to it the next morning, Reuters news agency reported Thursday. As Yury Lyalin, 53, bent down to get some breakfast from the fridge, his wife saw the knife's handle sticking out, Reuters reported.

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Students protest Sudan genocide

By Patricio Chile | April 21

The Darfur rally last week raised a small level of awareness, but the event remains an effective step forward toward an end to the conflict in Sudan, according to officers of AU's chapter of STAND: A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition, the group that helped organize the event.

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Student Debt Calculator

April 21

A warning about the debt calculator: Please note the debt calculator is not wholly inclusive. For instance, many loans require students to pay origination fees, which can often reach as high as eight percent. This simple loan calculator does not compute factor in those important costs. Also, the ...

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Financial Aid Glossary

April 21

Confused about financial aid? Baffled by an acronym? The Eagle compiled some of the most commonly confused financial aid terms and abbreviations for your reference. Please note, however, that this should not be your sole source of information; the most effective and knowledgeable source of financial help is your financial aid adviser.

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DHS revises rules for int'l student visas

By SANDRA FLORES | April 17

Foreign students studying science, technology, mathematics and engineering are now able to stay in the U.S. for a longer period of time after graduation if an employer petitions in their favor. The Department of Homeland Security recently revised the regulations surrounding the H-1B visa, for foreign-born professionals, due to increased lobbying by U.

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Metro brief

April 17

An unknown assailant fatally stabbed one man and critically injured another man who were riding all-terrain vehicles through a wooded area in Prince George's County Tuesday night, The Washington Post reported yesterday. The attacker jumped the two ATV riders near Surratsville High School - a few miles south of Andrews Air Force Base.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

Solutions by The State News