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Students' concerns unclear, activism needed, panelists say

By Rachel Trainer | April 3

The setup of typical polls and surveys makes it difficult to determine what exactly is the biggest problem college students face today, School of Communication professor Dotty Lynch said during a panel discussion last night on student activists and their role in the presidential election.

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Students provide tax services to community

By RACHEL TRAINER AND ALLYSON MORRIS | April 3

Kogod School of Business students are currently volunteering to help local taxpayers file their returns. Through the Internal Revenue Service's April 15 tax filing deadline, 26 Kogod students will volunteer their time to help people file and get the most out of their tax returns through Community Tax Aid Inc.

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Felty elected RHA prez, promises PR

By Ethan Klapper | March 31

The Residence Hall Association held their executive board elections last week to choose next year's president and three vice presidents. Christine Felty, a sophomore in the School of Communication was elected president, Hillary Roviaro, a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences was elected vice president of administration and finance, Jenny Leland, a freshman in the School of Public Affairs will be the new vice president of programming and Keiko Iioka, a sophomore in the School of International Service will be the new vice president of advocacy and community coordination.

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Educational earmarks rise

By Christopher Cottrell | March 31

Legislators channeled $2.25 billion into 920 colleges and universities during the 2008 fiscal year, including a $3.2 million earmark from Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., The Chronicle of Higher Education reported Friday. McGovern allocated the money through the Department of Defense to fund the Army Corps of Engineers' Formerly Used Defense Sites program in Spring Valley, according to Michael Mershon, McGovern's press secretary.

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Panelists urge int'l approach to Darfur

By Jen Calantone | March 31

The student response to the genocide in Sudan's Darfur region helped pressure Congress into action, but members of the international community need to increase involvement there, State Department Sudan Programs Group Press Officer Joan Mower said during a panel discussion on the Darfur crisis Thursday night.

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Spellings: Middle East colleges beneficial

By Kristen Boghosian | March 31

U.S. colleges' support for Middle Eastern colleges could reduce the cycle of poverty in the region, U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings said during a speech Thursday as part of the Lebanese American University Board of Trustees luncheon at D.C.'s Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

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Forum: Services not enough for homeless

By Allie Feras | March 31

The wealthy benefit from the same structures that hurt the poor, Joseph's House founder Dr. David Hilfiker said Thursday afternoon during a forum on poverty and homelessness. "I was shocked for instance to discover that you can be absolutely penniless," he said.

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AU begins focus on strategic planning

By Jimm Phillips | March 31

AU needs to create a better "neutral space" on the university's campus where different campus communities feel they can connect with one another, School of Communication Artist-in-Residence Russell Williams said during the Strategic Plan Steering Committee's first town hall meeting Friday.

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Briefs

March 31

SG BRIEF Martin Sheen will be the final speaker in KPU's "Leaders of Today Become Leaders of Tomorrow" speakers series on April 14 at 8:15 p.m. in Bender Arena, KPU Director Amanda Fulton announced Sunday night. Fulton said she asked Sheen to speak about "how his role on 'The West Wing' reflects real life politics and how he can use his fame to bring awareness to social issues.

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Metro Calendar

March 31

Monday, March 31 Walking Tour: "The Blossom Secrets Stroll" 10 a.m.-noon WHERE: National Mall METRO: Smithsonian (orange and blue lines) INFO: Go on a guided walking tour that reveals the stories and secrets behind the cherry trees. The tour will meet outside the Smithsonian Metro station.

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Fenty allocates $2.5 million to repair levee, prevent flood

By Patricio Chile | March 31

D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty announced Wednesday the city will pay $2.5 million to repair the 17th Street levee - a flood barrier by the Potomac River the Federal Emergency Management Administration and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers deemed unsuitable last year. The funding is in response to FEMA's proposal last year for an extended flood zone in the District that would include the Federal Triangle, sections of the Mall, the base of Capitol Hill and a large section of Southwest D.

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Motor burnout brings out DCFD

By Ethan Klapper | March 27

Students, faculty and staff evacuated the Ward Circle Building Tuesday afternoon when a motor on an air-handling fan burned out, causing smoke but no fire, according to Lt. Rima Sifri, crime prevention coordinator for Public Safety. Public Safety dispatch received notification of a fire alarm activation in Ward at 12:55 p.m.

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AU prepares to implement new sick leave bill

By Patricio Chile | March 27

The Human Resources office will soon begin preparing to implement the provisions of the "Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act of 2008," which the D.C. Council passed March 4, according to Beth Muha, the executive director of the Human Resources office. All employers in D.

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Campus Progress sponsors progressive AU magazine

By Jen Calantone | March 27

A new progressive magazine on AU's campus, American Way of Life, released its first issue earlier this month and is hoping to receive funding from AU's Media Board, according to Brittany Aubin, the magazine's managing editor and The Eagle's former assistant editorial page editor.

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Campus Calendar

March 27

Thursday, March 27 Job and Internship Fair 1-4 p.m. WHERE: Bender Arena INFO: Students will be able to talk with recruiters from organizations looking to hire AU students. More than 150 leading corporate, nonprofit and government employers will be at the fair.

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Briefs

March 27

CAMPUS AU Hillel head named to national board The national Hillel named Rita Simon, president of AU's Hillel governing board, as the organization's Exemplar of Excellence March 23. Simon, one of three existing University Professors, said she received the Exemplar honor because of her work to improve AU's Hillel.

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Students protest to support Tibet uprising

By Laraine Weschler | March 27

Students have staged protests in D.C. every day since the Chinese response to the uprising in Tibet turned violent, according to Rich Felker, mid-Atlantic coordinator for Students for a Free Tibet. The protesters wanted to express their support for the Tibetan freedom movement to both China and the world community, he said.

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