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World calls, but home is sweet

By Andrew Robinson · Monday, April 14, 2008

One evening last summer, during a slow night at work, I was talking to some of my fellow waiters and waitresses about my impending departure for Japan. The consensus seemed to be that if they were in my position, they would be nervous about leaving the country for a year.

TO DIE FOR - Opening band O'Death drew on strong banjo and fiddle instrumentation to transform their blues-based sound into something distinctly their own. Headliners Murder By Death wove cello into their music to produce a sound influenced by musical leg

'Death' strings cello into dark, expressive sound

By Cameron Conway · Monday, April 14, 2008

Throughout their eight-year career, Murder by Death have always presented an interesting combination of southern rock and emo - all the while really being neither. The easiest way to describe their sound, especially their newer material, is a highly emotive Johnny Cash playing with a very dark indie rockbacking band.

Just for the health of it: Smaller portions tip scale in favor

By Darcie Piechowski · Monday, April 14, 2008

It was about 3:30 p.m. last Wednesday when I started to feel some post-lunch hunger. I knew I had an honor society dinner at 6 p.m., so I decided to put off snacking until then. However, by the time dinner rolled around, I was starving and stared longingly at the buffet table as if I hadn't eaten in weeks.

WHERE THERE'S SMOKE... - Aurelia Williams, pictured above performing "Saved," brings powerful vocals and infectious energy to the musical revue of Leiber and Stoller songs, "Smokey Joe's Café." Choreography in the style of "Fosse" tried to bring a
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'Joe's' brings jukebox to stage

By Ali Goldstein | April 14

When the musical "Smokey Joe's Café" opened on Broadway in 1995, the show held great promise. It combined songs such as "Stand by Me" and "Love Potion #9," which are familiar even to people of our generation, with the sultry and edgy movement of "Fosse" for an unexpected and high-energy musical revue.

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'Waltz' finds feet in love, expectations

By Tara Palmeri | April 14

The Department of Performing Arts' production of "Do I Hear a Waltz?," directed by Theatre and Musical Theatre Program Director Carl Menninger, is not a typical light-hearted musical with a happily-ever-after ending. This bitterly realistic musical, performed at the Greenberg Theatre this past weekend, asked viewers to question what happens after happily-ever-after.

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Stay stylish: Dude, where's my fashion?: Spring trends for men

April 14

OK men, we know we have neglected you for a little bit, but this one is for you. We have the tips to keep you looking stylish this spring because, let's face it, most men in college don't have the best sense of fashion. We'll quickly change that for you. Bright colors So you have probably seen this header a lot the past few weeks, but we really cannot stress it enough.

FARAWAY EYES - Stones' guitarist Keith Richards shares an intimate rock 'n' roll moment with blues legend Buddy Guy in Martin Scorsese's new documentary, "Shine a Light." Baby boomer critics have expressed their love for the film.
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Critics neglect docs on modern rock bands

By Stephen Tringali | April 14

Martin Scorsese's "Shine A Light," a film documenting the Rolling Stones' fall 2006 two-night performance at New York City's Beacon Theater, recalls one of his earlier documentary works - "The Last Waltz," which is about The Band's farewell concert. Many film critics - including Chicago Sun-Times critic Roger Ebert, New York Times critic Stephen Holden and Washington Post critic Desson Thomson - couldn't help mentioning this film in their reviews of "Shine A Light.

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Pixies' hooks shape generation

By Stephen Tringali | April 14

Part 2 of a 3-part series Alt-country and indie rock icons Jay Farrar and Jeff Tweedy first started hanging out after realizing their shared love of punk rock in high school English class. Farrar admired the Sex Pistols, and Tweedy adored the Ramones. Both stole punk records, like Elvis Costello's "My Aim Is True," from their local library and, along with fellow Uncle Tupelo member Mike Heidorn, frequently ruined the local football player and rich kid parties by dropping in unannounced, scratching their Fleetwood Mac and Journey LPs, and blasting Black Flag and Minutemen tapes instead.

HEALTHY 'DOS' - Local café Dos Gringos serves up delicious, socially responsible fare at student-friendly prices. The restaurant is careful to only buy what it needs for each day so waste is kept at a minimum, and many options are vegan and vegetar
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Review: Local spot dishes up conscientious grub

By Andrew Gardner | April 14

Dos Gringos, A Mount Pleasant Café 3116 Mount Pleasant St., NW www.dosgringoscafe.com 202-462-1159 METRO: Columbia Heights, green line PLATES: breakfast and brunch dishes: $2-$5, lunch and dinner: $5-$8 Living in a metropolis like Washington has its benefits, including access to great internships and jobs, awesome restaurants and cool cultural activities like concerts and museums.

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AU playwright voices Congo concerns

April 10

Most students are cowed by the immensity of gender-based violence in the East Congo. Their eyes glaze over and their stomachs drop as they sort through the complexity. Leah Bomberger, a sophomore in the School of International Service, however, transformed the horror she discovered in researching the country into a play that would reach people and convey with immediacy the human quality of the chaos so often lost.

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International students adjust to AU

By ARLIENE T. PENN | April 10

There are only a few more weeks to go before the spring semester comes to an end. Some students are preparing for graduation, and others are preparing for upcoming exams and projects. Unfortunately, while all that excitement continues to spread on campus, many students, especially those studying on international student visas, are faced with an added task: They are experiencing culture shock.

FROM THE OUTSIDE, IN- Immigrant struggles are nothing new, as seen in Arthur Miller's classic, "A View from the Bridge." The play showcases the story of Eddie Carbone, who feels betrayed after one of the illegal Italian immigrants he sponsors woos his nie
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Miller festival continues to impress

By Ty Budde | April 10

Everyone knows the AP Literature staple "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller, but few could write an expository essay about one of Miller's other classics, "A View from the Bridge." Thus, Arena Stage presents the second in its two-play Arthur Miller festival to lucky crowds given a wonderful gift: the chance to see an Arthur Miller play for the first time.

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Homes abroad prove not so homey

By Carolyn Phenicie | April 10

If you think about it, homestays aren't really all they're cracked up to be. In an ideal situation, a homestay would work like this: A warm, inviting family opens their home to a foreign student because they want to gain knowledge of the student's home culture and help the student acclimate to life in the host culture.

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Review: Sun Giant EP

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | April 10

Fleet Foxes "Sun Giant EP" Sub Pop Sounds like: An organic hymn of deep roots rising over hills and valleys Fleet Foxes' debut EP opens with poignant chords that seem to echo through the rafters of a church, hushed and solemn, delicate and longing. The voices, unaccompanied, swell and decrescendo, carry listeners' hearts with them, instantly entwining the audience in the 20-minute musical journey that is about to unfold.

LUCKY SEVEN - Anathallo serenades fans with "Dokkoisse House," a song adapted from a Japanese fable, at the Rock and Roll Hotel Sunday night. The band delivered its choral arrangements and orchestral compositions with theatrical choreography and youthful
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Anathallo, Aloha synthesize unique sounds

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | April 10

The Rock and Roll Hotel burst with energy Sunday night as it played host to the final stop on Anathallo and Aloha's joint tour. Local band Roofwalkers opened with meticulous psychedelic instrumental journeys that left the audience pulsating with their catchy melodies.

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April 10

Thursday, April 10 Jelloca Lucha Libra 8 p.m. WHERE: The Comedy Spot 4238 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va. METRO: Ballston-MU (orange line) INFO: Eight local vixens tangle in a Jell-O-like product for the good of others. The winning wrestler gets to choose the charity that the night's profits go to.

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Dorm Recipe: Sweet Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks

By Linda Beck | April 10

Preparation time: 30 minutes to an hour for marinating Cooking time: 35-45 minutes Sometimes I just walk around the grocery store and try to come up with new recipes. This time, I was walking around to come up with new ideas of how to prepare chicken. I figured out what I wanted to use in my dish, but I didn't want to make chicken tenderloins or chicken breast again.

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Review: Mountain Battles

By Stephen Tringali | April 10

The Breeders "Mountain Battles" 4AD Sounds like: An aging punk rocker going soft "Mountain Battles," The Breeders' fourth studio album and their first in nearly six years, betrays more than its fair share of the wear and tear that two of indie rock's most beloved heroines, twin sisters Kim and Kelley Deal, have endured with their age.

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Review: Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!

By Fahima Haque | April 10

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds "Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!" Mute Sounds like: A cross between blues and folksy '60s rock Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have actually created real music. You know, the kind of music your grandparents listened to back in their day. In the 14th studio album, "Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!," Nick Cave and his Bad Seeds have birthed 11 sensational tracks.

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Foreplay comes to forefront in couples' sex

By Dave Stone | April 10

Last week, I mentioned sex was a learning process, and the longer two people are together, the easier it is for them to please each other. However, sometimes sex in a relationship can fall into a rut. It generally happens when partners fall into a rhythm, which takes away from sexual excitement.

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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