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The Scene's 2008 Oscar preview

By Andrew Gardner | February 21

The 2008 Oscars will go down in movie history for the tug of war that pitted the Writer's Guild of America against the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. It was a volatile road to the red carpet, rife with speculation about whether the ceremony would occur.

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Czech election exposes corruption

By Kendra Garstka | February 21

After a few heart attacks, back-door dealing, some threats and six voting rounds, the Czech Republic re-elected its current president, Václav Klaus, Feb. 15. A parliamentary system governs the Czech Republic, so the president takes on the role as national representative for the country.

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Unique direction brings depth to 'Some Girl(s)'

By Traci J. Brooks | February 21

The end of a relationship will never be easy, and scorned lovers rarely forget the wounds inflicted. AU Players takes this idea and explores it, sometimes to the audience's discomfort, in their production of "Some Girl(s)." "Some Girl(s)" by American playwright Neil LaBute tells the story of Guy who, on the verge of getting married, goes to visit four former girlfriends, attempting to make amends for the wrongs he might have committed.

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Shocking play illuminates stereotypes

By Tyler Budde | February 21

The Studio Theatre is a bastion of unbounded originality and professionalism in a city of expanding, edgy theater, and there is no seat for the creatively stunted. Sunday evening's performance of "All That I Will Ever Be" embodied the Studio Theatre in every way.

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Quirky dates can conquer February 'blahs'

By JANE DE BELLEVILLE and JACK RACKAM AND GRACE O'MALLEY | February 21

How do you keep the spark going when you and your partner are spending your evenings glued to your computer screen or stuck in the library? The mid-semester "blahs" can be hard to beat, but here are some tips. First, keep in mind that all relationships have their lulls, and just because you have fallen into a rut, it doesn't mean you can't get out of it.

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Review: Perspective builds intrigue in 'Vantage'

By Bryan Koenig | February 21

We've always known that no two people see the same event in the exact same light. Now Hollywood has caught on. "Vantage Point" explores the same action-packed sequence from the perspective of eight different people. The result is an exciting and innovative approach to looking at how events can unfold.

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Review: Movie 'jumps' past spatial limitations

By Bryan Koenig | February 18

Jumper: C Apparently, not even Hayden Christensen can completely kill every movie he touches. His new movie, "Jumper," offers just enough action and adventure to cancel out what is generally a bad plotline and a worse script, complemented by incredibly unbelievable acting.

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Review: Game whisks players into 'Odyssey'

By Mike Carusi | February 18

Lost Odyssey: B+ System: Xbox 360 Developers: Mistwalker and Feelplus Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios The Japanese-developed game, "Lost Odyssey," takes a different approach to the turn-based role-playing game genre, introducing a story with serious and dramatic overtones that is heavily influenced by games of the late '90s.

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'Kisses' explores lovers' prejudice

By Ali Goldstein | February 18

As "Your Molotov Kisses" opens, Victoria lounges suggestively on a cream chaise wearing only black lingerie. Just as the sexual tension mounts between Victoria and her husband Daniel, she pulls a thermometer out of her mouth and shakes her head no. She is not yet hot enough.

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Hiroshima site shows need for peaceful relations

By Andrew Robinson | February 18

Hiroshima appears much the same as any other large Japanese city. There are train stations, bright lights, closely packed buildings, karaoke places, temples and shrines. But head for the central part of Hiroshima, the sliver of land located between two of the rivers running through the city, and the ruins of a large building come into view.

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Good style beats bad weather conditions

February 18

The groundhog says six more weeks of winter, meaning six more weeks of snow, sleet and all-around unpleasant weather. For the fashion-conscious, this also means six more weeks of cashmere scarves, J.Crew pea coats, velour sweat pants and wet Uggs. For the even more fashion-conscious, keep reading.

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Just for the health of it: Energy drinks: Think before taking caffeine to extreme

By Darcie Piechowski | February 18

First, we were all up in arms about kids and Ritalin. Now it's energy drinks. Kentucky state legislators may pass a bill that would ban the sale of energy drinks to minors. This bill will join many other attempts to regulate the energy drink industry. Currently, the Food and Drug Administration does not regulate energy drinks.

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Play rages against machine, technology

By TRACI BROOKS | February 14

Valentine's Day may seem like a strange day for the opening of a play about a woman who murdered her husband and subsequently received the death penalty. But with its winter production, "Machinal," the Department of Performing Arts proves able to take on this challenge.

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Review: Do You Like Rock Music; D

February 14

British Sea Power "Do You Like Rock Music?" Rough Trade Records Sounds like: A no-talent band in love with its idols Imagine a poorly curated museum on a distant planet - something equivalent to that generic early American history museum your elementary school class visited to see just what it was like to traverse the United States in a covered wagon.

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Romance, fun hearten V-Day mood

By JANE DE BELLEVILLE and JACK RACKAM AND GRACE O'MALLEY | February 14

Today is a holiday, the origins of which are lost in the histories of the late classical period. But its modern incarnation undoubtedly involves more fat, naked flying cherubs and red hearts than St. Valentine could possibly have imagined. Here in the U.

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Dorm Recipe: Versatile and tasty veggie dip

By Linda Beck | February 14

Veggie Dip I often like to snack on vegetables or chips with an appetizing dip. However, I have never been a fan of the ready-made dips you can buy in the grocery store because they are expensive and taste very processed. I find that when you combine sour cream and mayonnaise, it creates a great base for any dip.

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Review: Multi-Dimensional Warrior; C

February 14

Santana "Multi-Dimensional Warrior" Legacy Sounds like: Someone forgot to stop shaking the maracas for two hours Thank you, Santana, for making your new album, "Multi-Dimensional Warrior," easy to review. This record's 28 compiled tracks over two discs last nearly two and a half hours.

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