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February 15

Life at AU is pretty standard. There are a few basic truths we all stand by: Wednesdays will always provide mac-and-cheese in TDR; the Tavern will always be lame; political science majors will always carry dorky briefcases. Nevertheless, there are a few things about this fine institution that we just don't get.

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Students love to hate 'Hamlet'

By Vanessa C. Mueller | February 15

The Department of Performing Arts opened a gem of a play Wednesday night. "I Hate Hamlet," written by Paul Rudner and directed by Carl Menninger, is the perfect counterpoint to their concurrent production of "Hamlet." The two plays run in repertory with alternating performances at the Greenberg Theatre until Feb.

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Collegiate transitions taxing on mind, body

By Blair Bryant Nichols | February 15

When I was a freshman, I indulged in as many friends and lovers that came my way. Every weekend it seemed like there was someone new to go out on a date with and a new group of friends inviting me to party. It was an endless smorgasbord of social interaction.

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Irreverent noise-pop best served loud

By Stephen Tringali | February 15

Deerhoof's performance last Sunday night at the Black Cat saw its fair share of problems. Not only did the show start nearly two hours late, but Deerhoof experienced a number of technical issues: Guitarist John Dieterich broke a string and had some pedal difficulties, while singer Satomi Matsuzaki blew out her bass cabinet on the last song before the encore.

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February 12

Winterpills "The Light Divides" (Signature Sound) Sounds Like: Elliot Smith and Shawn Colvin shot with tranquilizer darts. Grade: C Following their 2005 debut, Massachusetts-based Winterpills have returned with their first studio album, "The Light Divides," a record so mundane that it makes watching grass grow a riveting alternative.

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Folk singer makes D.C. comeback

By Josh Levitz | February 12

One of the most surprising and triumphant music stories in the last few years is the return of British folk legend Vashti Bunyan. When she played Friday at the District's Rock and Roll Hotel with Vetiver, it was to be an event few would have thought likely: a U.

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Senior Veal stars as Hamlet in AU production

By Drew Richardson and Tara Palmeri | February 12

There are two types of theatergoers: Those who fear Shakespeare and those who adore him. Both types, however, will likely find that director Karl Kippola's vision for the Department of Performing arts production of "Hamlet" is enlightening. The drama may be historic and the Elizabethan language cryptic, but Kippola allows each audience member to see the story in its simplest terms: A college boy who just happens to be a prince must avenge his father's murder.

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Fairstein brings courtroom experience to best-seller list

By Ashleight Bartolik | February 12

Linda Fairstein's new novel mirrors her love of cutting-edge forensics, courtroom drama and detective work. The former chief prosecutor for the Manhattan District Attorney's Office Sex Crimes Unit dropped by the Georgetown Barnes and Noble on Feb. 5 in the third week of her book tour to discuss her new best seller, "Bad Blood.

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Pen/Faulkner authors visit classes, inspire young writers

By Vanessa C. Mueller | February 12

This weekend, the Pen/Faulkner "New Voices in American Fiction" program brought up-and-coming authors Sarah Shun-lien Bynum, Kuwana Haulsey and Porter Shreve to read from their latest projects in the Katzen Arts Center. "There are a lot of 'new voices' these days, and a great number of them are enormously talented and interesting," Shreve said.

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Play peers into human mind

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | February 12

The GALA Hispanic theatre is currently presenting the U.S. premier of Argentine playwright Griselda Gambaro's "Las Paredes" ("The Walls") as part of its celebration of female authors. In its 31st season, the GALA troupe makes its home in the recently renovated Tivoli Theater in Columbia Heights.

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In life and death, Smith caught public attention

By Iliana Imberman Berkowitz | February 12

Laugh all you want, but Anna Nicole Smith was a true American hero. Her fervor for life was infinite. Her countless endeavors in the worlds of modeling, acting and litigation reached further than the average American can hope or even dream. Her outlook on life was always joyful, and she never surrendered a battle, though she certainly fought many.

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Marvel Comics injects King series with color

By Todd Matthy | February 12

Last Wednesday at the stroke of midnight, Marvel Comics released one of the most anticipated new comic books of the year: "Stephen King's The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born," based on the bestselling series of novels by perhaps the best-known author of our generation.

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Japanese Embassy showcases manga

By Sarah Alsgaard | February 12

Shoujo Manga Exhibit Japan Information and Cultural Center, Japanese Embassy Metro: Farragut North (red line) Through March 16 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission Rating: B+ As soon as visitors step off the escalator, a glass case in front of them begins an exhibit showcasing original artwork from Japanese girls' shoujo manga comic creators.

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Down home country kitchen an urban oasis

By Jen Turner | February 12

Colorado Kitchen 5515 Colorado Ave. N.W. (202) 545-8280 Price range: $15-$20 Grade: A Nestled in a oft-unseen corner on the border of Columbia Heights and Takoma Park, Colorado Kitchen is a rare gem in a world of overpriced, oversized District eateries.

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Underage ban could limit college students in District

By Kate Craig | February 12

Over the past decade, the District's music scene has been on the rise. Many local artists have climbed the charts and District venues attract performers from across the globe. However, D.C. council member Jim Graham's "Protection and Safety of Underage Persons Amendment Act of 2007," which proposes keeping patrons under the age of 21 out of establishments that serve liquor after 11 p.

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Honesty, openness key to breakup bliss

By Blair Bryant Nichols | February 8

My sophomore-year roommate loved to play "Something to Talk About" by Bonnie Raitt. We joked that it was our theme song. I was known to be well-acquainted with the boys of D.C. He was known to cavalierly fling empty liquor bottles down our Honors floor hallway.

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Urban myths, hoaxes color American life

By Benjamin Lozovsky | February 8

While I've always prided myself on my stellar news coverage (sitting just above FOX News and falling right behind elementary-school PA system announcements in the media spectrum), I only wish I didn't have to report this. Deep in the jungles of Borneo, scientists have discovered a highly advanced race of humans.

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