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Ricin scare gives interns day off

By Mackenzie Ryan | February 5

While the Senate buildings begin to reopen today after the toxin ricin was found in a suite of offices used by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) Monday, students interning in senators' offices are finding themselves with a few days off. Many were surprised and alarmed by the news, and their thoughts drifted back to October 2001, when anthrax-laced letters were sent to Sens. Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.)

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Police Blotter

By Keith F. Shovlin | February 5

Security incidents around campus reported since last issue

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Campus Briefs

February 5

News briefs from around campus.

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AU students are stylin' at Hair City

By Kate Oczypok | February 5

Customers are welcomed by techno and reggae music playing loudly and staff members dancing around in stiletto heels. Mirrored walls and ceilings are watching your every move as a man with a beret snips away at your long strawberry blonde hair. A girl anxiously examines nail polishes, searching for the "right" color to match her outfit.

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D.C. police redo areas for patrols

By George Los | February 5

D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams and Metropolitan Police Department Chief Charles Ramsey introduced a proposal last month that would change the way patrol officers are deployed throughout the District.

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AU aims to 'Phil' Bender

By Kate Oczypok | February 5

AU will have its annual Phil Bender event at the game between the Men's Basketball team and Patriot League rival Holy Cross. It will be televised live on DIRECTV at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20.

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SC president suspends constitution to appoint vice president Tuesday night

By Keith F. Shovlin | February 5

Student Confederation President Nick Terzulli declared a "state of emergency" for the SC on Tuesday to suspend the SC Constitution in order to appoint Kyle Taylor to the position of vice president - an action otherwise unconstitutional. Following the SC Bylaws, the General Assembly, AU's student legislature, approved the declaration at a meeting Tuesday night and gave Terzulli the power to appoint Taylor.

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'State of U.' on ATV pokes fun at SC and GA

By Keith F. Shovlin | February 5

Student Confederation President Nick Terzulli announced at a student government meeting Tuesday night that he would not seek a second term. This became very clear as Terzulli set up his "State of the University" speech taped for ATV, the campus television station, Wednesday night.

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Law and Politics forum launches

By Stokely Baksh | February 5

As part of AU's Black History Month celebration, last night's forum "The Black Face in Law and Politics" featured a discussion between several African-Americans from the Washington College of Law community about motivation and steps to achieve a legal career.

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Professor discusses Mars and Bush's space program

By Conrad Bukoski | February 5

President George W. Bush announced a plan to land Americans on the moon by 2020 on Jan. 14, and while this year's election may affect that proposal, AU physics professor Richard Berendzen, whose areas of expertise include astronomy and NASA, has no doubt that travel to Mars and the moon will become reality relatively soon.

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Suspect charged in murder of AU alum

By Rebecca Bellville | February 5

A suspect was arrested Monday night in connection with the murder of AU alum Tymon Birchett. Enzo Maximillian Costa, 22, of Silver Spring, Md., called the Metropolitan Police Department Monday night, identified himself as "Max Costa" and said he wanted to confess to Birchett's murder, according to a document from the U.S. District Attorney's office.

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Events mark Black History

By Kate Oczypok | February 5

The celebration of the 2004 Black History Month promises to educate AU students about the African-American heritage. Org-anizations such as the Black Student Alliance and Multicul-tural Affairs helped plan the celebrations. Events, including forums, dance workshops and parties in the Tavern will be held throughout February.

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Steam triggers alarm in Hurst

By Keith F. Shovlin and Mackenzie Ryan | February 5

An autoclave, a machine used to sterilize biology equipment by heating water to extremely high temperatures, was not closed tightly enough Monday, causing steam to escape through the opening and setting off a fire alarm in Hurst Hall. No substantial damage was done, according to Gary Folckemer, coordinator for the Public Safety Administration.

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Campus construction continues

By Keith F. Shovlin | February 2

As snow and ice covers most of the campus, construction crews are still working to improve the overall look and facilities of AU. Currently, there are several projects in development, as well a few in the midst of heavy construction. Here are a few of the structural improvements coming to AU.

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Smoke, no damage in Hurst

By Keith F. Shovlin | February 2

D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a fire alarm in Hurst Hall around 4 p.m. Monday afternoon. The alarm, caused by a sterilizer in a lab, caused no substantial damage, according to Public Safety. "A smoke detector activated on the first floor, causing us to believe that there was smoke," said Gary Folckemer, coordinator for Public Safety Administration.

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Pell Grant eligibility unchanged

February 2

Congress has passed provisions in the budget for the 2004 fiscal year that prevented approximately 84,000 students from losing their eligibility for Pell Grants during the next school year, according to Department of Education estimates. Last week the Senate passed legislation, by a vote of 65-28, to keep the Education Department from making a change in the formula used to calculate a student's need for federal financial aid.

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Police Blotter

By Keith F. Shovlin | February 2

Campus security issues since last issue

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