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More harmful chemical agents found in Lot 18

By Lauren Gardner | February 23

A chemical warfare agent and its breakdown products were identified after analysis of two containers found Jan. 9 during an excavation dig at Lot 18, a portion of land that includes AU property, according to the Spring Valley Partners' press release. The two containers were sealed, and no one was harmed in the excavation, analysis and transportation of the containers and no harm was posed to the public.

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Campus briefs

February 23

Public Safety selects new ticket management Public safety hired Complus as its new ticket management company to "improve ticket writing and collection procedures" said Tony Newman, director of risk management and transportation services. "The last company was not as effective as we liked it to be," Newman said.

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TDR health violations cited

By Steve Dorsey | February 23

The Eagle has discovered dozens of D.C. health code violations cited for both the Terrace Dining Room and the Tenley Caf? in food establishment inspection reports filed within the past five years, nearly three weeks after AU mandated that next year's sophomores living on campus have at least a 75-block meal plan.

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Former AU president to retire this summer

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | February 23

Former AU President and current astronomy professor Richard Berendzen said he will retire from teaching Aug. 31, after 26 years at AU. Berendzen said his recent heart surgery made him consider retiring. His idea further evolved over time by telling Interim Provost Ivy Broder he was considering retirement but didn't have a precise time yet.

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Cartoon debate continues: Editors publish cartoons without approval

By Kendra Garstka | February 23

Two editors at The Daily Illini, the independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign were suspended due to their decision to run six of the 12 Muhammad cartoons that have caused recent controversy. Acton Gorton, editor in chief, and Chuck Prochaska, opinions editor, were suspended because they decided to print the cartoons without the consent of the editorial board, according to a statement sent to The Eagle by Melinda Miller, who works with the Daily Illini.

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Cartoon debate continues: UAE professor fired for showing cartoons

By Kelly Moynihan | February 23

Claudia Kiburz, an American professor who taught English at Zayed University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, was fired for showing the controversial Muhammad cartoons as part of a discussion on freedom of expression, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.

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Campus calendar

By Kate Oczypok | February 23

Thursday, Feb. 23 Table Talk Lunch Series Noon, Kay Spiritual Center lounge. "Is Global Poverty Inevitable?" Free lunch provided for students; faculty and staff, $5 donation. RSVP required. Contact 885-3321. "Engaging the Academic Community: Presenting and Publishing Graduate Research" 3-5 p.

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Forum explores the impact of baby boomer generation

By Carolyn Phenicie | February 23

Baby boomers oversaw a "remarkable transformation of thinking" in America, according to a panelist at Tuesday's American Forum, titled "What did you do in the Revolution Mom and Dad?: Debating the Boomers' Legacy of Social Change." Roderick Harrison, a professor at Howard University, said it is thanks to the work of baby boomers that issues of racial and gender equality "have been taken off the table.

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Discussion brings students and Kerwin cabinet together

By Brian Kalish | February 23

Interim president Neil Kerwin said he wants AU to have an "academic reputation stronger than it is today" at a roundtable discussion Monday night in Mary Graydon Center. The discussion was suggested to administrators by Genevieve Frye, director of the Kennedy Political Union and Kyle Taylor, Student Government president.

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National briefs

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | February 23

War criminal surrenders under negotiation General Ratko Mladic, an accused war criminal, has been located in Belgrade, Serbia-Montenegro and officials are negotiating his surrender, according to USA Today. Mladic is accused of horrific war crimes committed during the Balkan wars, and has been located on a mountain west of Belgrade.

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Fla. student shot by officer

By Kelly Kerr | February 23

A student at Florida Atlantic University was shot in the shoulder by a female campus safety officer as the student charged her last week, according to insidehighered.com. Zachary Carroll went out of control following a dormitory fight. He smashed a car window, spit on an officer and then rushed at Officer Mary Douglas, according to both witness statements and police reports.

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Divestement conference draws heated debate

By Kate Naseef | February 20

Two different faces of the Palestine Solidarity Movement appeared at their fifth annual conference held at Georgetown University this weekend - the first was divisive, the second inclusive. Saturday's events opened with a speaker panel of activists for the movement's cause, divestment from Israel similar to the divestment from apartheid South Africa.

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Study shows recent college grads unprepared for jobs

By Kelly Moynihan | February 20

A recent study reported that many college graduates do not feel prepared for job interviews, according to www.collegenews.com. However, American University offers its students the use of the Career Center to perfect their resumes and interviewing skills. While it may be difficult for recent grads to land jobs, Francine Blume, Director of Experimental Education at the Career Center, said this does not have to be the case for AU grads.

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Students 'Phil Bender' in red, white and blue

By Kate Oczypok | February 20

Kogod senior Steve Hiltebeitel reacts to AU's loss to rival Holy Cross on Saturday afternoon. The AU community gathered in Bender Arena to cheer on the AU Eagles men's basketball team during the annual 'Phil Bender' bash. Students wore red, white and blue in support of AU.

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Error with versions of bill threatens legitimacy

By Elizabeth Royall | February 20

Due to a clerical error, a bill that would reduce the federal deficit and cut student loan money may not have been officially signed into law. On Feb. 8, President Bush signed the Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 2005, which cuts the deficit by $39 billion and includes cuts to educational loans, Medicare and Medicaid.

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National briefs

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | February 20

Average college freshman gains seven pounds According to a published study by Rutgers University, college freshmen don't gain the "Freshman 15", but only an additional seven pounds, said The Daily Princetonian. The study monitored 67 student volunteers from September to April who ate regularly in the Rutgers dining hall.

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RHA president gets leadership award

By Rebecca Kern | February 20

Will Mount, a senior in the School of Public Affairs and president of AU's Residence Hall Association, was recently awarded RHA President of the Year at the Central Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls Convention. Representatives from colleges and universities in D.

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