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Burr Memorial Service Saturday

By Keith F. Shovlin | January 22

A memorial service for student Andrew Burr, who died Sunday night in a car accident, is scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m. in the Kay Spiritual Life Center, according to University Chaplain Joe Eldridge. Eldridge met with Burr's parents as well as other family and friends to set the date and style of the service. The service will be presented in "Quaker style" allowing anyone who wants to speak, is given a chance to reflect, Eldridge said. "We want to do something that honors the integrity of Andy Burr and something that will be meaningful to his closest friends and family," Eldridge said. "People will speak as the spirit moves."

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AU student dies in car accident

By Keith F. Shovlin | January 22

AU student Andrew Burr was killed in a car accident involving four other students Sunday night at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Edmunds Street, near the Naval Observatory. The accident occurred when a Buick Riviera was struck from behind by a Subaru Outback while it was stopped at a red light at about 9 p.m., according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

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AU Crew to move

By April Astor | January 22

Overcrowding at the Potomac River boathouse where AU and Georgetown University teams practice will lessen soon. The AU Crew teams are planning to move out of Thompson's Boathouse, currently used by AU, Georgetown, and other school teams and rowing clubs. AU's Crew teams will complete a move to the Anacostia Community Boathouse Association boathouse on the Anacostia River by the end of spring break, according to Graham Stubbs, captain of Men's Crew at AU.

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Campus Briefs

By Kate Oczypok | January 22

Briefs on the STA Travel agency, a new science degree, and the AU Democrats' choice of candidates.

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New airport checks created

By Kim Petereson | January 22

International students coming back into the United States after winter break faced a new addition to airport security this year. The U.S.-VISIT, a program implemented by the Department of Homeland Security on Jan. 5, photographs and digitally fingerprints foreigners entering the United States.

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Gospel choir celebrates King's legacy through song

January 22

A photo brief on the AU Gospel and Jazz Ensemble, who paid Martin Luther King a musical tribute on Monday afternoon.

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School data on insecure Web site since '02

By Evan Wagner | January 22

Personal information belonging to almost every one of AU's 13,000 computer network users has been available to anyone on the Internet for about a year and a half through a series of loopholes in the my.american.edu Web portal. University officials were informed of the problem by The Eagle last Monday and were given a week to address the issue prior to the publication of this article.

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Pipes brings debate

By Christopher Marsh | January 22

Dr. Daniel Pipes, a well-known and controversial authority on the Middle East, spoke Tuesday night to a crowd of 150 in the McDowell Formal Lounge. The event, sponsored by the Kennedy Political Union, came under criticism by several interest groups on and around campus.

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Running a campaign 101

By Kate Oczypok | January 22

The AU Campaign Management Institute, a program of the Center for Congressional and Professional Studies, has just completed its 2003 Winter Lobbying Session. The center is a research, study and teaching program that focuses on Congress, the presidecy and the way they relate to each other.

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Congress may ban cell use while driving in D.C.

By Emily Carone | January 22

Drivers in the District will have to start putting away their hand held cell phones on July 1 if Congress approves a new bill designed to keep drivers' eyes on the road. The bill, passed 12-1 by the D.C. Council Jan. 6, calls for drivers caught talking on their cell phone to pay a $100 fine.

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Turnover in SC offices continues

By Rebecca Bellville | January 22

Student Confederation President Nick Terzulli announced the resignation of Student Advocacy Center Director Rich Garcia at Sunday's General Assembly meeting and plans to name a new director Thursday night. SC Secretary Karen Fischer also announced that Director of Communications Bryan Dake did not return to AU this semester.

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Student recieves first MLK grant at AU

By April Astor | January 22

Sophomore Samantha Facciolo who recieved the first MLK grant from the Eagle Endowment for Public and Community Service

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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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