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War correspondent discusses experiences

By Lauren Gardner | April 6

Journalists are targeted in Iraq because they are not trusted, and they must approach all stories without bias, said Jackie Spinner, a Washington Post correspondent formerly in Iraq, at the School of Communication Week's kickoff event. Journalists were not free of government ties during Saddam Hussein's regime, Spinner said.

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AU Students pass Clean Energy Referendum

By Kendra Garstka | April 6

American University voted to pass the Clean Energyt Referendum in the recent student government election, and Eco-Sense, sponsor of the referendum, will now work with the SG and university administrators for its inaction. The Clean Energy Referendum asks AU to invest in 50 percent clean energy, such as wind, by 2012, according to Claire Roby, president of Eco-Sense.

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GW president to resign in July of 2007

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | April 6

George Washington University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg announced his resignation Tuesday, the GW Hatchet reported Tuesday night. He will leave his post in July of 2007 when his contract expires. Trachtenberg, who has been at GW for 19 years, has substantially improved the university, bringing in $500 million in donations and overseeing a major expansion of the campus in Foggy Bottom.

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Metro brief: Southwest Airlines to begin negotiations at Dulles Airport

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | April 6

Starting in the fall, low-cost airline carrier Southwest Airlines is starting negotiations to begin flights in and out of Dulles International Airport, the Associated Press reported Tuesday. The airline hopes to announce fares and schedules this summer.

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Author argues the benefits of capitalism

April 6

Andrew Bernstein, philosopher and author of " The Capitalist Manifesto," spoke about global capitalism Monday afternoon to AU faculty and students. Bernstein argued that the implementation of capitalism improves freedom and prosperity.

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D.C. to open office of African Affairs

By Lauren Gardner | April 6

Mayor Anthony Williams signed legislation March 27 creating the District's new Office on African Affairs as a resource for the area's 400,000 African immigrants, including college students, according to Vincent Morris, communications director at the mayor's office.

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Mushnick wins SG presidency despite controversy

By Kate Oczypok and Cait Douglas | April 6

The results of the 2006 Student Government elections were announced yesterday night in the Tavern amidst controversy over violation of Board of Election sanctions. Charges were brought against presidential candidate Ashley Mushnick, a junior in the School of Public Affairs and president of the College Democrats, for violating sanctions imposed last week that required her to end her campaign seven hours earlier than the other candidates.

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Campus brief: Park Hyatt to interview for positions

By Kate Oczypok | April 6

The Park Hyatt Washington will host two open houses today and next Wednesday to interview candidates who are interested in repositioning the hotel when it opens in May 2006. Those with previous hotel experience are encouraged to apply, according to a press release by the hotel.

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National briefs

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | April 6

Geneva laws need revision The Geneva Convention needs to be revamped to fit the new reality of terrorism, British Secretary of Defense John Reid said Monday, according to the AP. The possibility of terrorists obtaining weapons of mass destruction will trigger a new debate about the legality of a pre-emptive war, the secretary said.

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Campus calendar

By Kate Oczypok | April 6

Thursday, April 6 Amos Perlmutter Memorial Lecture 4-6 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 5 David Makovsky, director of the Project on the Middle East Peace Process at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, will lecture. For more information, contact 885-3968.

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Forum discusses changing role of White House press corps

By Carolyn Phenicie | April 6

"It's not the same ball game anymore," said Helen Thomas, who has covered eight presidential administrations since John F. Kennedy at an American Forum yesterday evening. Thomas, who is known as the "dean of the Washington press corps," was permitted to ask the first question at every presidential press conference until the current Bush administration came into power.

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Blossoms celebrate city history

By Laraine Weschler | April 6

The Tidal Basin was flooded Saturday by tourists rushing to see the pale pink flowers of D.C.'s 6,800 cherry trees, and AU students were among those who came to see the blossoms. The two-week Cherry Blossom Festival, which began in 1935, attracts about 700,000 people annually, according to the festival's Web site.

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Metro calendar

By Rebecca Kern | April 3

Tuesday, April 4- Thursday, April 6 Concerts at Union Station 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Union Station Metro: Union Station (Red Line) Admission: Free http://www.unionstationdc.com/ See Japanese cultural demonstrations and performances, including Asian dancers, singers and musicians.

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AU to receive fresh produce

By Kendra Garstka | April 3

American University will participate in a Community Supported Agriculture program this summer. Students and faculty who sign up for the program will receive fresh produce for 20 weeks from May to October. A share costs $500. Thirty people need to participate in the program for it to run.

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SG candidate's video violates BOE rules

By Cait Douglas | April 3

Student Government presidential candidate Ashley Mushnick was accused and found responsible of breaking numerous Board of Election rules in a music video produced by her campaign. The Mushnick campaign filmed and released a rap video last weekend that featured a song called "The Ashley Dance", which included footage of Mushnick riding the elephant outside of Hurst Hall, and dancing with supporters on the quad.

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National briefs

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | April 3

FBI investigates Red Cross The FBI has begun investigating Red Cross volunteers who distributed relief supplies allegations of theft and other crimes were made against them, the USA TODAY reported Friday. Red Cross workers allegedly diverted supplies away from the relief effort, and the Red Cross is accused of breaking its rule of not using convicted felons as volunteers.

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Latino youth gather at AU

By Susanna Reid | April 3

More than 100 high school students, parents and members of the AU community gathered at eighth annual Latino Youth Conference (LYC), hosted by the Latino and American Student Organization (LASO). LASO has been put on the LYC with the goal of promoting higher education, leadership, community involvement and a positive Latino identity, according to conference material.

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