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Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004

Brief news from around campus concerning the Student Confederation and the Eagle Endowment.

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Breaking News: Student dies in car accident

By Mackenzie Ryan , Dan Zak and Keith Shovlin · Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004

AU student Andrew Burr was killed in a car accident Sunday night at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Edmunds Street, near the Naval Observatory. The Washington Post reported that a Subaru Outback, driven by Shelly Wentworth, 22, of 26th Street NW, ran into the back of a Buick Riviera carrying Burr, 20, and four other people - all of which are AU students. Burr and Kyle Bastanchury, 24, were taken to George Washington University Hospital while the other passengers were transported to Georgetown University Hospital. Bastanchury is in serious, but stable, condition, MPD told the Post. Ahmed Nzibo, 21, the son of the Kenyan Ambassador, was in the vehicle but had only minor injuries, the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services said to the Post. Wentworth has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and driving while intoxicated by D.C. Superior Court after having a blood alcohol level of .13, .05 above the legal limit. She was released on bond Monday afternoon but faces trial Feb. 6, according to WUSA 9 News. She is a recent graduate of Georgetown University and works at Clyde's in Georgetown, WUSA reported. Burr was an international student from England, according to Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs.

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Water troubles hit campus below belt

By Rebecca Bellville and Kate Oczypok | January 15

AU experienced campus-wide water pressure problems Monday and Tuesday because of a leaky valve. Johnnie Hemphill, spokesman for the Washington Water and Sewer Authority, said the Authority was conducting a test on a valve near Fort Reno in Tenleytown. This testing took place Monday night, according to Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs.

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Remembering the dream

January 15

Events on campus and around D.C. in January to honorMartin Luther King Jr. in particular

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Dean wins district primary

By April Astor | January 15

Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean emerged as the victor in the D.C. Democratic presidential primary Tuesday. Dean received 43 percent of the vote and the Rev. Al Sharpton received 34 percent. Carol Moseley Braun, a former Illinois Senator, got 12 percent and Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich garnered 8 percent of the vote.

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MLK Day: Seeing 'the fierce urgency of now'

By Stokely Baksh | January 15

Shaconna Haley, a doctoral student of sociology, will spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day at home with her 6-year-old son, Zuri, as she has done for the last couple of years. Haley talks to her son about the struggle and the civil rights movement, the affirmation of the strong black man and of strong leadership, all of which King stood for, she said.

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Diploma gets a new look

By Rebecca Byerly | December 8

Student leaders are working with the administration to improve the style of diplomas for seniors graduating in May, which comes a few months after the University announced diplomas would decrease in size. "The class council and Graduate Leadership Council have been working with the administration to change the look of the diploma, a major policy initiative for this year, and the administration has taken our concerns into consideration," said EJ Stern, senior class president.

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Foreign sites offer book-buying alternatives

By Kyle Long | December 8

With the new semester approaching, one of the most dreaded rituals of college, buying textbooks, is imminent. While Web sites such as Half.com and Amazon.com are popular places to buy inexpensive books, a new, cheaper substitute is emerging as students find that foreign retailers also sell textbooks for lower prices.

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Arsonist on South Side

By Mackenzie Ryan | December 8

A series of fires in Anderson and Letts halls early Friday morning are currently under investigation for arson, according to Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs. Five fires were set in trash cans in bathrooms and laundry rooms through the buildings, and evidence of attempted fires - which did not ignite - were found in five additional areas, and included posters on some residence-hall doors.

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Season sparks first lights

By Kim Peterson | December 8

President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush presided over the lighting of the National Christmas tree on the Ellipse near the White House Thursday night. This is the 79th year of the lighting. According to a White House press release, the tradition dates back to 1923, when President Calvin Coolidge lit the first national Christmas tree in a ceremony organized by the D.

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SC recognizes women's group

By Joseph Popiolkowski | December 8

The General Assembly, the student body legislature, passed a bill Friday night that makes the Women's Initiative a fully recognized department within the Student Confederation ending months of contentious debate, GA Speaker Gordon Simonett said.

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An ode to study days

December 4

Alex Kargher wrote a lovely ode to study days, with a sonnet-based rhyme pattern.

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Campus Briefs

December 4

Briefs from campus: Reindeer Rock Show, and the city's problems with extending the Metrorail line to Dulles airport

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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