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AU Librarian dies over break after illness

By Keith F. Shovlin | January 15

Helen Goldstein, AU's associate librarian in charge of Access Services, died Dec. 31 after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Goldstein, 45, worked in the Library for 23 years since graduating from AU. "She's one of the finest librarians I've ever worked with," University librarian Patricia Wand said.

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AU alum found dead on Mass. Ave.

By Rebecca Bellville | January 15

A former AU student who is remembered as a musically talented social butterfly was found dead in his Embassy Row apartment during study days last month. Tymon Birchett, 29, widely known as "Tymex," was found dead inside a duffel bag Wednesday.

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Police Blotter

By Keith F. Shovlin | January 15

Police and public safety incidents during the winter break.

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Campus Briefs

January 15

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 | January 15

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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Jobs outlook up for seniors

By Marissa Friedman | January 15

Seniors graduating this spring will have an easier time finding jobs than last spring's graduates, according to a recent survey of 450 large and small companies.

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Burglaries reported over break

By Kate Oczypok | January 15

During winter break, thefts in AU dorm rooms are a common occurrence, according to Dwight Allen, manager of police services for Public Safety.

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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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Campus brief

By Stokely Baksh | December 8

Campus brief on a conference to address issues of nuclear armament

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Police Blotter

By Stokely Baksh | December 8

Crimes reported on campus for Thursday, Dec. 4 and Friday, Dec. 5.

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SC vice president resigns

By Keith F. Shovlin | December 8

Student Confederation Vice President Marguerite Meyer resigned Sunday night, effective next semester, for personal reasons and part-time student status.

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