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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.

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.

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.

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Two restaurants to open in Tenley

By Anna Tuman | April 24

Two new restaurants - Z-Burger and Sandwish - will open in Tenleytown within the next two months. Z-Burger will open April 30 and Sandwish will follow a month after, according to the one of the restaurants' owners, Peter Tabibian. Grete Luxbacher, a sophomore in the School of International Service, said she is excited about Z-Burger.

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National Brief

April 24

A man who was stuck for 41 hours in a New York elevator on October 15, 1999, told his story for the first time in an exclusive interview on ABC's "Good Morning America" Monday. Nicholas White, a 34-year-old New York production manager, told his story after the New Yorker released a time-lapsed video of the hours White spent in the elevator on their Web site on April 21.

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International Brief

April 24

A Brazilian priest disappeared over the south Atlantic Tuesday after he attempted to set a record for the longest flight using 1,000 helium-filled party balloons, the Reuters news agency reported. Father Adelir Antonio de Carli, a 42-year-old Roman Catholic priest, began his journey Sunday in Paranagua, Brazil, and intended to fly 20 hours west.

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Rain ends Green Apple Festival early

By Marisa Kendall | April 24

AU students were able to educate the public about the environment Sunday at the Green Apple Festival, before organizers ended the event early. The Earth Day Network organized the festival in honor of Earth Day, which occurred Tuesday. The festival occurred at venues in D.

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Campus Calendar

April 24

Thursday, April 24 "Designer Denim Sale" 11 a.m.-4 p.m. WHERE: School of International Service Lounge INFO: People will be able to purchase designer jeans at a 40-to-60 percent discount to support Delta Gamma's philanthropy, Service for Sight. CONTACT: For more information contact Christine Lutz at cl5054a@american.

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Police blotter

April 24

Tuesday, April 15 A resident director and Public Safety officers responded to an individual's report of an intoxicated female in a taxi. When the taxi arrived on campus, the student was showing the effects of severe intoxication. The student reported she had been drinking at a club and asked for medical attention.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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 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.

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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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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.

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.

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