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FLYING SOLO - Ben Kenney, former bass player for Incubus and former guitarist for The Roots, stops by the Black Cat Sunday in support of his newest solo album "DIstance and Comfort." Kenney played all of the instruments on the album himself and said he p

Incubus, Roots musician goes 'Distance'

By Traci J. Brooks · Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008

At a time when most college kids are struggling to pass final exams and finding a job, Ben Kenney, the bass player for Incubus and former guitarist for The Roots, was already a professional musician. "It [beats midterms] ... until you have to carry a bass amplifier up four flights of stairs to your apartment," Kenney said, who will perform at the Black Cat Sunday.

LEISURE TIME - President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden spill about their entertainment favorites on Facebook. You can finally stalk your favorite politicians, just like you stalk that special someone from class.

Meet the prezs: Obama, Biden favorites

By Kristen Boghosian · Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008

When you want to find out more about that cute guy or girl in your psychology class, the first place you head is Facebook. So when you want to find out more about our dreamy new President - and Vice President - elect, where else are you going to go? Below are a few of the leaders of the free world's favorites, as gleaned from their Facebook pages.

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Friends beyond fences

By Hilary Leister · Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008

Berlin was a cruel place in the midst of World War II. "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas," directed and written by U.K. native Mark Herman, captures the emotion of this distressing time by following the unexpected friendship of Bruno and Shmuel, two eight-year-old boys who live on opposite sides of a concentration camp's barbed-wire fence.

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The good, the bad, the one: enjoy dating, fall weather

By Mia Libido | November 6

I've talked a lot about putting yourself out there and not being afraid to make a move. But what about the people who are looking for something more than just a booty call? What about finding that special someone with whom you have an inexplicable bond? How in the world is it possible to go about finding your one true love? Again, I'm only offering my two cents here, but you don't need to make every endeavor to find this deep emotional connection with a significant other.

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Traveler seeks solace from city in forest

By Laraine Weschler | November 6

I never enjoyed road trips until I came to Madagascar. After 13 hours on a bus, I am still enchanted with the naked hills, gashed open where the soil eroded away. Brush fires leave swaths of hillside blackened, the flames licking the grass in wider and wider circles.

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Four 'reel' American classics

By Kristen Boghosian | November 6

At least here at AU, patriotism appears to be at its height - Obama chants continued for hours after the election outcome was obvious, despite the pouring rain. Obama has incited more excitement in young voters than any other political figure our generation has seen.

HERE TO RECRUIT YOU - Alison Pill and Emile Hirsch star as two young political activists working on Harvey Milk's election campaign in Gus Van Sant's human rights drama 'Milk.'
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Hirsch makes civil rights statement in 'Milk'

By Donny T Sheldon | November 3

Considering his roles from "Into the Wild" to "Alpha Dog," it's clear that Emile Hirsch has a knack for portraying real people, and he continues his success as Cleve Jones in Gus Van Sant's new Harvey Milk biopic "Milk." Hirsch, who was in town to promote the film and the real life inspiration for his character in the story, Jones, led a question and answer session this past Thursday.

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Gallery honors modern women

By Kia Muhammad | November 3

Whether they are women who refused to give up their seat on a bus one stormy afternoon in Alabama and sparked a civil rights revolution, such as Rosa Parks, or women that created a standard of etiquette, such as Emily Post, many women stand as pieces of the great puzzle of 20th century America in the National Portrait Gallery's "Women of Our Time" exhibit.

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No 'Far Cry' from perfect

By Michael Conte | November 3

Open-world games have fascinated players since the days of "Grand Theft Auto III," but since then most games that have dared the concept have been "GTA" clones or simply role-playing games - a slow-paced genre that doesn't always make for the most exciting gameplay.

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Guest curators revise gallery

By Maria Fufidio | November 3

Who wouldn't want to have one of the most expansive collections of contemporary art in the world at their disposal? The "Ways of Seeing" series of exhibitions at the Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden lets a few select guest curators have this unique opportunity.

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Stars navigate politics, ethics

By Jordan Coughenour | November 3

The concrete outside of the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles is dry and cracked, and the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame are now no more than a place for streetwalkers to spit their gum and stomp their cigarettes. Both are obsolete monuments to the long-faded glory of the "Golden Days" of entertainment.

KING WITHOUT A CROWN - Matisyahu, who adheres to the Hasidic Jewish faith, will perform in the District tonight, bringing his religious beats to fans at the Sixth and I Historical Synagogue. Matisyahu, which means "Matthew" in Hebrew, found his musical an
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Matisyahu keeps Kosher at Sixth and I

By Zoe King | November 3

Crowd surfing, mosh pits and clubs all go hand in hand, but when a Hasidic Jew is added, things seem out of the ordinary. Matisyahu, born as Matthew Miller, is an Orthodox Jew who blends traditional Jewish values into reggae, rock and hip-hop music. He will play tonight at his architectural counterpart - the Sixth and I Historical Synagogue.

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Hallowinners and losers

November 3

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays because it gives guys and girls a chance to display a more interesting, and sometimes scary, side of fashion. Like theme parties, Halloween involves putting together clothing, accessories and makeup in a way that conveys a particular character.

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Yamagata 'sinks teeth' into 9:30 club

By Traci J. Brooks | October 30

In a tiny dressing room upstairs at the 9:30 club, Rachael Yamagata sat on a counter, talking into her phone. "Is that a good star rating?" she asked the caller. She listened for a moment and then said "That's a good sentence." Reviews are still coming in on Yamagata's latest album, "Elephants .

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Exploring politics of going down: places, spaces not to fear

By Mia Libido | October 30

Since we are in the heat of the election season and judgment day is just around the corner, I figured I would inform the public about a newfound discovery: the Web sites ObamaCondoms.com, McCainCondoms.com and ThePalinCondom.com. Benjamin Sherman, Practice Safe Policy's vice president of marketing, said in a press release that "our intention is to expose the unspoken, steamy connection between getting elected and getting laid.

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Magnetic Fields span catalog at GWU

By Jeff Lambert | October 30

Stephen Merritt has never been one to rest on his laurels. The pop virtuoso has added numerous side projects to the already impressive discography of his main group, indie rock darlings The Magnetic Fields. The band's performance Sunday night at George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium was enough to leave the heads of Merritt's fans spinning for its career-spanning set list.

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Fright night: Scene picks horror flicks

October 30

Watching movies has become as customary a Halloween tradition as trick-or-treating and bobbing for apples. After the holiday's festivities and parties are over, there is nothing better than settling down with some friends and a good horror flick. The Scene staff has compiled a list of films that tingle our spines and cinematic senses around the Halloween season.

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October 30

Thursday, Oct. 30 Doggy Happy Hour Howloween Costume Contest 5 p.m. WHERE: Hotel Monaco Alexandria, 480 King St., Alexandria, Va. METRO: King Street (blue and yellow lines) INFO: It's a pet and owner costume contest to celebrate Halloween and the last Doggy Happy Hour of the season.

DOUBLE IDENTITY - Doug Hecox, a professor in the School of Communication, has also just come out with his first comedy CD just in time for elections, "Vote For Me." Hecox, a D.C. native, has performed his comedy all over the nation.
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Professor brings laughs to journalism

By Traci J. Brooks | October 30

At AU, teachers have high expectations for their students. But students also expect quality from their teachers. A teacher should be intelligent, reasonable and punctual. It doesn't hurt if he's also a comedian. Enter Doug Hecox, an author, journalist, public relations agent, adjunct professor in the School of Communication and professional stand-up comedian.

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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