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AU bars weapons inspectors

By Christian bin Rosenstein | March 31

In a press conference early Wednesday morning, President Bush threatened to invade American University if weapons inspectors are not allowed soon onto the Washington, D.C. campus. "We cannot allow such a threat to go unchecked in our own backyard," Bush told the crowd of about 200 media members.

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Historic paper publicizes AU

By David Hodges | March 31

Even before American University received its charter from Congress in 1893, The American University Courier, the predecessor to today's student newspaper, The Eagle, debuted in 1892, chronicling the lives of the school's first students. "Bishop [John Fletcher] Hurst started a fund-raising campaign and used the paper to promote the university," said Ignacio Moreno, the assistant archivist in Bender Library.

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Campus Brief: AU student wins Truman scholar

By Mary Specht | March 31

American University's third Truman Scholar in five years, Forrest Dunbar, won the highest honor for a U.S. student seeking a career in public service, as well as the prestigious scholarship's $30,000 prize. About 15 percent of more than 1,000 juniors who apply win the scholarship each year.

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Po-po Blotter

By Hockey Puck | March 31

Friday A male student injured his penis while having a "sex spree" with his girlfriend. The male's erection lasted longer than four hours and required immediate medical attention. A female student in McDowell Hall reported that her roommate had thrown away her I.

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First-year soph really smart

By Marlene Summers | March 31

Jack Samson, 18, threw his General Education Western Philosophy class into a frenzy Tuesday morning when he quoted Plato's "Republic" in response to the professor asking if anyone knew how to work the projector. "I usually don't like to mention that I've read 'The Republic.

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Cardboard cutout cruises campus

March 31

AU was treated to a special surprise Wednesday as a cardboard cutout of Ron Burgundy (of "Anchorman" fame) visited the Mary Graydon Center. The cutout popped into the WVAU studio (shown above), visited SOC classes on the third floor and greeted students eating dinner in The Tavern.

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Social Security at center of debate

By David Colon | March 31

College students aren't too young to worry about Social Security, said Carrie L. Lukas, the director of the conservative Independent Women's Forum, at an event held by the College Republicans Wednesday. "Time spent on the Social Security debate now is time well spent," she said, explaining that college-aged students are most affected by problems in the current Social Security system.

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Barry quits D.C. council

By Mac Encheze | March 31

Marion Barry announced yesterday that he would be leaving his job as Ward 8 council member to begin training for next year's "American Idol" competition. "I have skills," Barry said in a press conference. "I shouldn't deny the people my voice." Barry said he could win the competition easily, since as the former mayor of D.

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SIS profs abolish late-HW penalties

By Spork McGowan | March 31

In a nod to Blockbuster Video's recent decision to no longer charge members late fees for videos, School of International Service Dean David Cadman announced Tuesday that students will no longer be penalized for handing in homework late. "Internal research has concluded that learning to work on deadline does not help prepare students for the real world," Cadman said.

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Georgetown hunger strike wins living wage

By Chris Nye | March 31

Georgetown University student activists in the Living Wage Coalition who participated in an eight-day hunger strike on their campus ended their fast March 23 when university President John DeGioia accepted their proposal for a wage increase for contracted workers on the school's campus.

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Jellina seizes SG prez office

By Jim Garvin | March 31

A month after losing the Student Government run-off election for president to Tile Kaylor, Goseph Jellina stormed the SG office in the Mary Graydon Center late Monday night, declared martial law and named himself SG Despot. "I am in control here," Jellina said.

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Most positions unopposed in RHA executive elections

By Mary Specht | March 24

Only one Resident Hall Association executive position is contested for spring elections, while the three others each have a single official candidate the Board of Elections announced Tuesday. Candidates for president are Jason Hesch and Will Mount, both seniors in the School of Public Affairs.

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Campus Brief: Group encourages creativity

By Ariel Amante | March 24

As Easter approaches, students will be able to paint their perceptions of Christ on a 7-by-14-foot canvas wall on the Quad today and tomorrow, as part of a project sponsored by The Gathering, a religious group. "The Canvas Project" will raise personal awareness about the life of Jesus Christ, according to James Misner, president of The Gathering's on-campus group.

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City Calendar

By Elliot Smilowitz | March 24

Thursday, March 24 Book Signing: Jonathan Lethem 7 p.m., Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW Lethem, the author of the National Book Critics Circle award-winning book "Motherless Brooklyn," will sign and read from his newest collection of essays, titled "The Disappointment Artist.

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Mudslides, torrential rain cause problems in California

By Valerie Smith | March 24

The past winter has brought uncharacteristic weather to many regions of the United States. While most AU students spent the season living on campus, friends and family coped with unusual conditions. The most devastating weather has affected Southern California, which was hit with heavy rains throughout February.

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Man saved from death row recalls prison experience

By David Colon | March 24

Kurt Bloodsworth, the first death row inmate exonerated by DNA evidence, condemned the death penalty system in Kay Spiritual Life Center Wednesday as a part of the AU Campaign to End the Death Penalty's Awareness week, Bloodsworth, a former Marine with no criminal history, was wrongfully convicted of raping and murdering a young girl.

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Peeps not just for eating

By Kate Oczypok | March 24

While many AU students will be enjoying such Easter treats as Cadbury eggs and chocolate bars over the upcoming holiday weekend, one particular treat's popularity has lasted more than 50 years. Marshmallow Peeps, those yellow balls of sugar in the shape of baby chickens, seem to be infiltrating drugstores like CVS and Target.

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