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'Stella' has second chance on DVD

September 18

A lot of comedy on TV isn't that funny, but survives for years on solid ratings. "Stella" was one of Comedy Central's best shows from the summer of 2005, but low ratings killed it after one season. Now that the three-man sitcom/sketch comedy hybrid is available on DVD, we all get a second chance to appreciate the absurdist humor of trio Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain.

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Clubs, restaurants make splash on the Waterfront

By Rebecca Shillenn | September 18

Adams Morgan and Georgetown are interesting, but the southwest waterfront area takes a night out to a new level. Students looking for a change in their evening routine can ride over to the Waterfront/SEU Metro stop on the green line and have a seafood dinner on the water, a walk along the channel or take a romantic cruise.

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Wii date and price unveiled

September 18

Nintendo Wii priced and dated Nintendo's next-gen console Wii will go on sale in the United States on Nov. 19 for $249.99, the gaming giant announced last week. The system will be bundled with "Wii Sports," a package that incorporates the controller's innovative motion technology into golf, tennis, baseball, bowling and boxing.

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Bitter 'suite' dorm decorations for triples

By Mia Steinle | September 18

As freshmen make the transition to dorm life and upperclassmen make the transition to suite life, some stylish students realize that a small space can provide ample opportunities for big design. Whether in doubles, triples or suites, these students demonstrate their decorative and organizational prowess.

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National Opera appeals to students

By Vanessa C. Mueller | September 18

Washington National Opera has announced a "Welcome to Opera" concert on Saturday, Oct. 14, in an attempt to make opera more accessible to the young, broke college student. Legendary opera star Pl cido Domingo will conduct favorite selections from Mozart and Puccini, and the concert will also feature singers from WNO's upcoming production of Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" and singers from the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program.

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Life is a 'Cabaret' for everyone at Arena Stage

By Rebecca Shillenn | September 18

"Cabaret" Directed by Molly Smith Starring Glenn Seven Allen, Megan Gillentine Arena Stage 1101 6th St. S.W. Runs through Oct. 29 Grade: B+ The orchestra pianist looked refined and gentlemanly with his wire-rim glasses, black top hat and neatly trimmed graying hair and beard- not to mention his double-strand pearl necklace and sparkling black dress.

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Music notes

September 18

Wolf Eyes "Human Animal" (Sub Pop) Grade: A- Sounds Like: Those night terrors you had as a kid set to demonized jazz music. Wolf Eyes is a noise trio out of Ann Arbor, Mich., that for the past decade has been screwing with people's minds and making them sleep with the lights on.

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D.C. kitchen blends multicultural flavors of downtown neighborhood

By Jen Turner | September 18

El Tamarindo 1785 Florida Ave. N.W. (202) 328-3660 Metro: Dupont Circle or Woodley Park-Adams Morgan (red line) Price range: Inexpensive ($5-$10 per person) Perhaps one of the most upsetting things about leaving the comforts of your hometown is finding new favorite restaurants.

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Acoustic visionary M. Ward woos Birchmere

By Stephen Tringali | September 18

M. Ward first took the Birchmere's bandstand stage alone on Friday night, his face shrouded by a faded baseball cap and his dark hair curling out from beneath it. In silence, he grasped the neck of his acoustic guitar and began playing. To call Ward an accomplished acoustic guitarist would be a gross understatement.

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GTA rip-off steals cars, plot

By Eric Ford | September 18

Gangster living is alive and well in "Saint's Row," one of several good titles released recently for the XBOX 360 system. Utilizing a well-established genre spearheaded by Rockstar and their "Grand Theft Auto" titles, "Saint's Row" takes quite a few cues from the GTA world but adds its own personal touch.

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An International Show

September 14

September Concerts took place all over the world on this past Sept. 11 to recognize the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, not just here at AU. Besides the venues across both coasts of the United States, concerts were also held throughout Japan, Europe and even Ghana.

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Movie trailer treasures to satisfy fall film fanatics

By Chris Patriquin | September 14

We're back for a second go-round here at the Trailer Park. With new movie trailers every day, it's hard to keep up, but here is a fresh selection of some of the good, the bad and the ugly coming soon to a theatre near you. "Flyboys" MGM Release date: Sept.

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'Gridiron Gang' warms hearts but bores brains

By Tony Santorella | September 14

To all those who have stayed up at night watching inspirational documentaries, you may have heard of "Gridiron Gang." This made-for-TV film follows a dedicated football coach as he attempts to instill self-efficacy in a group of inmates at a juvenile detention center by creating a team.

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Singles Mingle: All over the board, top of charts

By Drew Rosensweig | September 14

It's getting colder in D.C. as autumn descends upon us. Luckily, when the leaves began to drop, so do some of the best singles of the year. There should be some very high-profile releases every week until year's end, which makes for a bona fide party for the Singles Mingle.

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Japanese DJ crushes nation's capital with drum and bass jams

By Eugene Johnson | September 14

The walls of the 9:30 Club were nearly shaken off their foundation this past Saturday from the ethereal drum and bass of DJ Krush. Krush, who hails from Japan, entertained the extremely diverse crowd in this rare D.C. appearance. Drum and bass, also known as jungle and commonly abbreviated as D&B, originates from the U.

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Official Neopolitan pizzeria: a slice of authenticity

By Andrew Garnder | September 14

2 Amys Pizza 3715 Macomb Street N.W. (202) 885-5700 Price Range: $10-$20 per person Grade: A- Sometimes a person needs quality pizza at a good price. More importantly, a pizza that is readily accessible and always fresh. 2 Amys Pizza is a gem among Northwest D.

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Tickets to 'Fly' first-class expensive, exclusive

By Caroline Solomon | September 14

Fly Lounge 1802 Jefferson Place N.W., near the Dupont Circle Metro stop's south exit. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 p.m.-3 a.m. No dress code No cover Nestled at the corners of 18th Street and Connecticut Avenue, Fly Lounge is preparing for its nightly takeoff.

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