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Getting lazy leads to getting laid with guilt

By Blair Bryant Nichols · Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006

When torrential rain displaced my friends from their humble abode this summer, they scrambled to find a place that met their requirements: close to campus, reasonably priced and with enough bedrooms for all of them. What they found was an affordable house, a little smaller than they wanted but in a prime location.

Frankie Martin and Zach Baxter performed four songs that included the Kinks' "Waterloo Sunset."

AU concert breathes fresh air into 9/11 reflection

By Andrew Garnder · Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006

Cristina Cote knows something about Sept. 11. Cote is a lifelong resident of Manhattan and was directly affected by the horrific terrorist attacks of that day. Her apartment had to be abandoned after the nearby World Trade Center collapsed. But that was five years ago.

Zach Braff's latest may leave viewers wishing he had just stuck to writing a sequel to 'Garden State.'

New romantic comedy sadly a 'Braff'-able effort

By Drew Rosensweig · Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006

It's hard being a white male who is approaching the age of 30. Well, maybe not, but at least that's what the makers of "The Last Kiss" would like the viewer to believe. In fact, it's the main basis behind the characters and their plight. Written by Paul Haggis, the writer behind "Crash" and "Million Dollar Baby," and based on the 5-year-old Italian film "L'Ultimo Bacio," the film plays like a movie for guys who want to be in touch with their feelings but don't know how.

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Free ticket giveaway

September 14

"In the Continuum" Thursday, Sept. 21, 4:30 p.m. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company 641 D St. N.W. Metro TeenAIDS, a D.C. non-profit that supports young people in the fight against HIV and AIDS, is offering Eagle readers 10 free tickets to next week's performance of "In the Continuum" at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.

The Shins are one of 12 bands featured on the Portland installment of "Burn to Shine," an ongoing project by D.C. filmmakers.
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Film series captures local bands

By Jeff Lambert | September 11

When a friend offered Brendan Canty, former member of Fugazi, a chance to put on a show in his Bethesda house marked for demolition, he created a project of monumental proportions. Capture a cross-section of a city's music scene in one day in a house that is going to be destroyed, burn it down and then repeat for cities across the United States.

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Music notes

September 11

Rainer Maria "Catastrophe Keeps Us Together" (Grunion) Sounds like: Sunny Day Real Estate for a new generation. Grade: B- Rainer Maria's capabilities became evident after the release of their breakthrough second album, "Look Now Look Again." In their latest record, "Catastrophe Keeps Us Together," the band continues down the road of punk and emo-influenced indie-pop.

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Critical Mass: 14 years of activism and bikes

By Rafeena Ahmad | September 11

Fourteen years since its inception and still riding strong, Critical Mass, a group that sees itself as more of an idea than an organization, promotes the use of environmentally friendly modes of transportation like bicycles. Similarly, AU's own Dinosaurs Against Fossil Fuels not only participates in the local Critical Mass ride each month, but also advocates the use of "alternative transportation among students" and the promotion of "responsible consumption and alternative transportation through creative means.

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Three's company with AU a cappella

By Vanessa C. Mueller and Lindsey Marburger | September 11

AU's a cappella scene is typically defined by three groups: Treble in Paradise, Dime a Dozen and On a Sensual Note. Each is equally popular and equally dynamic, and audiences are usually only able to see one at a time. On Friday night in the Kay Spiritual Life Center, students and fans alike were treated to a triple threat of all three.

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Youthful voices resound in fledgling music scene

By Jeff Lambert | September 11

There's something so innocent, so soothing and adorable, about the voice of a child. Whether shouting anthems about Harry Potter over a drum machine, playing deceivingly adult indie rock or crooning subtly racist White Nationalist folk songs, music performed by children is too sincere to write off as silly or forgettable.

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Star Fox sequel takes 'Command'

September 11

Any "Star Fox" veteran will tell you the same thing: Slippy Toad is horribly annoying. The high-voiced wing mate of Fox McCloud has bumbled his way through every "Star Fox" since the Super Nintendo original, providing sexually-questionable banter in between screams for emergency assistance.

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New novel 'criminally' good

September 11

In Jonathan Swift's classic satirical work "Gulliver's Travels," there is an offhand remark about research a nameless botanist is doing on cucumbers. Amusing, but hardly of great significance to the life of Gulliver or to the themes of the work. Most people forget the idea at once, but Jasper Fforde is not most people.

Fans of rock band Ted Leo & the Pharmacists will be able to see a free performance today in the Tavern at 4 p.m., sponsored by WVAU and SUB.
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Ted Leo plays free show in Tavern today

By Mia Steinle | September 7

Ted Leo & the Pharmacists will perform in The Tavern today, Sept. 7, at 4 p.m. Student organizations WVAU and the Student Union Board (SUB) collaborated to plan and sponsor this event. WVAU staff members' enthusiasm prompted the two student organizations to book Leo, said SUB director George Eveleth, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Once censored 'Streetcar' now classic cinematic gem

By Neora Luria | September 7

Editor's Note: While to-the-minute movie releases are fascinating, there's a certain something about a good classic film. In the interest of cultivating a finer appreciation for the classics, The Eagle's Neora Luria presents a new column that explores the finer side of cinematic antiquities.

Festival-goers will be treated to the sights and sounds of historic Adams Morgan if they visit the area Sunday.
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Festival celebrates Adams Morgan

By Rebecca Shillenn | September 7

By REBECCA SHILLENN Eagle Staff Writer Drummers, Mediterranean music, karaoke, jewelry vendors, jazz, Indian food, belly dancing and a City Paper dunk tank are just a few of the attractions one will find at the Adams Morgan Day Festival, happening Sept.

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Boundaries unclear in complex game of love

By Blair Bryant Nichols | September 7

A boundary is defined as a "specified limit or border," but it represents so much more to me. I was reminded on a recent trip home just how different my relationships with my friends in D.C. are from those with my family in the Midwest. Though I have always been open with my family, there exists several unspoken boundaries that dictate what is allowed to be discussed, and with whom.

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Singles Mingle: This week's hip-hop picks hit high notes

By Drew Rosensweig | September 7

This week, the Singles Mingle takes a look at some recent hip-hop singles that are a little different from most standard radio fare. Ranging from unexpected gospel to new emcees to straight-up anger on wax, the selections this week are sure to offer an alternative to your worn-out Vanilla Ice cassette single of "Ninja Rap.

'In the Continuum' looks at HIV/AIDS in a series of vignettes.
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'Continuum' touching, comedic look at HIV

By Lindsey Marburger | September 7

While watching a play about AIDS, one expects to be either depressed or bored. Everyone has seen something in high school, be it at a health conference or on a public service announcement, full of statistics and dire warnings about how to avoid contracting HIV.

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Ten cures for in-class boredom

August 31

It's 9:55 a.m. and that general education class you signed up for has just gotten underway. The professor speaks in monotone, pausing every now and then to wave his hand vaguely at the screen behind him. You're bored and could care less about what he's trying to teach.

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Memories before summer signs off

August 31

It's true. Summer is indeed over. It's OK, though, because without a grueling nine months between summer vacations, what would keep summer so delightfully refreshing during those three months of bliss? The following are a few memoirs the Scene staff has accumulated, fond memories of days past.

Samuel L. Jackson reels in a misbehaving Christina Ricci in the tempting new film 'Black Snake Moan.'
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Welcome to the Hollywood 'Trailer Park'

By Chris Patriquin | August 31

One of the best parts of the movie theater experience is the previews. There are some who don't like them, but for most, a trailer can make or break their expectations for that movie. It is in this spirit that The Trailer Park is written. We review movies before they even come out, based purely on the quality of their trailers! So sit back and relax, the main feature will begin after these previews.

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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