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The D.C. Guide: Following the Arts

By Vanessa Mueller | August 22

Lights, camera, action: don't waste another night sitting around your apartment or dorm room when there's a wealth of culture and art to explore right outside your door. Here are The Scene's recommendations for affordable arts in the District: Katzen Arts Center 4400 Massachusetts Ave.

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The D.C. Guide

By Scene Staff | August 22

Summer is over, but that doesn't mean the fun has to be. From the looks of upcoming museum and concert offerings, fall promises to be a great time to be in the District for new and returning students alike. The Scene staff has eagerly scoured local schedules, eateries, websites and event calendars to serve up the best Washington has to offer.

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The D.C. Guide: Finding live music

By Marissa Newhall | August 22

We might not live in Austin or New York City, but that doesn't mean D.C. isn't a popular stop for some most excellent music acts. Let The Scene present some of the most popular venues in the D.C. area, both big and small. The 9:30 Club 815 V St., NW (202) 393-0930 or http://www.

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The D.C. guide: Washington on the Web

By Marissa Newhall | August 22

Keeping up with D.C.-specific current events and cultural happenings will turn anyone into an incredibly enviable guest at cocktail parties, not to mention dazzle parents and friends on visits back home. Plus, being a more informed member of D.C. is the best way to take advantage of the local scene, and just feel pretty darn cool in general.

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Movie Matches

By Daniel Longino | August 22

Who could forget James Stewart's famous filibuster in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," or the White House totally blowing up in "Independence Day"? There are so many memorable D.C. moments in movie history. As we all return to the District, let's take a look some monumental D.

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The D.C. Guide: Know your local music!

August 22

Its not just freshmen who are clueless about D.C.'s local music scene. Despite the District's sometimes sterile political fa?ade, there's a thriving independent arts and music community that's easy for busy students and politicians to overlook. The following are only a microscopic sampling of what local rockers and DJs have to offer: Washington Social Club http://www.

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The D.C. Guide: Best places to buy tunes in the District

August 22

Finding deals on used tunes on amazon.com or Ebay is good for your pocketbook, but not always good for your soul. There's just something therapeutic about killing some time sifting through CD and record bins at a quality music store. Luckily, D.C. has some gems that won't drain the checkbook .

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The D.C. Guide: Eating out

By Marissa Newhall and Lauren Garnder | August 22

As a freshman or new student on campus, its probably pretty obvious the food choices are slim. After scoping out TDR and the Tavern, and walking through the tunnel while appreciating the convenience of the Eagle's Nest and McDonald's, the realization there isn't much else hits hard.

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The D.C. Guide: District Faux Pas

By Erie Meyer | August 22

Every city has its own personality, and along with that personality comes a specialized set of Do's and Don'ts. D.C. is no different, except district faux pas could potentially jeopardize national security (not really). Enjoy your new home and avoid making strangers hate you by familiarizing yourself with the following.

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Out of context

By Marissa Newhall | June 27

"Drunk people probably shouldn't take showers, because they could drown." - Anonymous tip dispensed at a Saturday evening get-together In the hallowed halls of Mary Graydon, a random young vagrant has put a whole new spin on the phrase "lazy days of summer.

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Fourth of July: Only in D.C.

By Marissa Newhall | June 27

Ah, summer in the District. Between diving headfirst into internships and classes, it's easy to forget that D.C.'s long, lazy days and temperate, starry nights are punctuated with a fabulous slate of fun (and free!) events. Make the most of your time in the nation's capital by grabbing some shades, hopping on the Metro and jumping right in! Things to know: The National Mall is most accessible from the Smithsonian Metro stop located on the Red/Orange/Blue lines.

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Latest 'Batman' goes behind the mask

June 27

"Batman Begins" Directed by Christopher Nolan With Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Katie Holmes PG-13 A- The Dark Knight returns. Eight years after the movie franchise seemingly gasped its last breath with director Joel Shumacher at the helm, Batman has been rebooted into a new series that delves more into the character's roots than CGI.

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Katzen Arts Center open for business, ready for students

By April Astor and Megan Slack | June 27

A variety of work from 22 artists displayed in the newly opened Katzen Arts Center showcases the type of talent and vision that will be featured in the museum in the coming season. The inaugural exhibit, titled "Soft Openings" opened to the public July 16 and will run through September 17.

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Music notes

By Marissa Newhall | June 27

Engineers "Engineers" Echo Sounds like: Airy, ambient synth-pop with a melancholy twist. A- For an indie band that claims to be driven by the "restless, symphonic power of music," Engineers have had a good year. Since the release of their self-titled debut album in March, they've traveled 'round their native England and trekked across the United States with fellow Brits Bloc Party and Charlatans.

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Summer in the city doesn't mean BBQ is dead

By Marissa Newhall | June 27

Friends. Music. Merriment. Cold drinks. Golden sunlight. What would summer be without a mid-afternoon outdoor barbeque? But, how on Earth is it possible to enjoy this summer staple while spending the mid-year months in D.C.? Well, my friends, where there's a will, there's always a way.

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Pura Vida gaining ground

By Lauren Gardner | April 25

AU is not the only school where students have fought to bring the fair-trade coffee company Pura Vida to campus. Stacey Hess, a regional sales manager for Pura Vida, said Pura Vida has appeared on many campuses due to student pressure on administrations and the need for a campus coffee program that provides high-quality coffee.

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Senior sets his sights on rock stardom after AU

By Marissa Newhall | April 25

A lot of people like talking up their plans to "cut an album" with their "band." Seth Kroll likes actually doing it. "We basically put everything we had into [our album]," Kroll said. "So now we're kind of broke, but we have something to show for it." Kroll, a senior in the School of International Service, is moving to Boston after graduation in May to reunite with the other four members of his band, Family Junction.

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