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Hot or Not: Musicians, Valentines

February 10

The funny thing about music is that ultimately, it is meant to be heard. But in the age of the music video, our priorities have shifted. Physical attractiveness can easily surmount musical talent, blurring the lines of a "good band" and a "bad band." In honor of Valentine's Day and our love of beauty, we at The Eagle would like to make it easier for you to discern "good" from "bad" by providing the following rankings of the best (and worst) looking musicians.

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True love is just a shuttle ride away for AU's lonely hearts

By Mike Vallebuona | February 10

The only thing worse than waiting until the last minute to make Valentine's Day dinner reservations is waiting until the last minute to find a Valentine. But don't dial the Lavalife hotline just yet. These cruisy locales offer the perfect environment for finding a convenient relationship - just in time for V-Day! The Container Store, 4500 Wisconsin Ave.

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Valentine's Day for those in and out of love

By The Scene staff | February 10

Whether you're in a couple or all by your lonesome, you could start out at the same place and end up somewhere quite the opposite this Valentine's weekend.

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Rue the Day rocks AU

By Chris DeWitt | February 7

Eagle writer reviews Rule the Day, an AU rock group.

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U.S. gets a 'Bad Education'

February 7

Pedro Almod¢var, the celebrated Spanish filmmaker known for his intricate, twisting plots and a propensity to push the limits of social norms and mores on screen, is back with his newest film, "Bad Education," starring Gael Garc¡a Bernal.

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'Festivals of Resistance' help build NCOR community

By Jen Turner | February 7

Radicals and activists from all walks of life came together at First Trinity Lutheran Church and the Tavern this weekend. A show called "Festival of Organized Resistance" was put on each night in the two locations. The programs were organized around the pillars of social consciousness and were part of the National Conference of Organized Resistance.

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Amazing Album Openers

By Jen Turner and Chris DeWitt | February 7

Eagle writers pick the best album openers.

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The Hit List

February 7

This weeks hit list

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From streets to runway: MPD plays fashion police

By Mary Specht | February 7

About 50 aspiring teen models spent four hours learning to strut and swivel down the runway Saturday as officers from the Metropolitan Police Department looked on, preparing for MPD's D.C. Fashion Idol fashion show, a program to keep girls out of gangs by offering something more rewarding to do.

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Cartoons

February 7

Ross Nover Carrie Moskal Michael Lucibella

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Debauchery in parliament

By Colleen McCarthy | February 7

In Iraq, dauntless voters lined up, casting hand-written ballots meant to fabricate democracy. In Manhattan, long enfranchised but pissed-off fans lined the street outside Sony headquarters, demanding the release of Fiona Apple's new album. In London, I was in a line that would not liberate a nation or even a few tracks of music.

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Sew What?!

By Jen Turner | February 7

Along with the Independent Arts Collective, there are a number of small counterculture groups that meet sporadically throughout the year. One of those very groups is AU Sew What?!, a self-described "stitch and bitch." Sew What?! falls under the Community Action and Social Justice umbrella of groups with a mind for student activism.

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Music Notes

February 7

This weeks music review

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'Baby' flies over 'Aviator' in Actors Guild awards

By Daniel Longino | February 7

"Sideways" was the big winner at the Screen Actor's Guild Awards on Saturday and proves to be the underdog choice for Best Picture at the Oscars on Feb. 27. For their roles in the comedy about wine, Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen and Sandra Oh took home the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

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Indie Art Supply: Campus group spreads artistic vision

By John Riley | February 7

They aren't called "starving artists" for nothing. For independent musicians, filmmakers, painters, photographers and any other artists trying to get their work out to the public, getting a big break isn't always easy. Most of the time, people aren't aware of an entire world of creative work that goes beyond the average gallery or theater. The Independent Arts Collective is looking to bring independent art to AU, and planning a number of different events in hopes of inspiring students to create art and showcase it through non-traditional channels.

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Out of Context

February 3

"A male student required a hospital transport from Leonard Hall. He suffered an injury to his penis while having relations with his girlfriend. He required medical attention and was transported to Sibley Hospital." - reported by Public Safety Apparently the tension between China and Taiwan is more than just political.

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Arcade Fire lives up to hype with hot show

By Chris DeWitt | February 3

Come ye sick, ye broken, huddled masses. Another shore is calling you, a golden city to the North. It is home already to many of your friends. It is Montreal. Be not afraid. The Arcade Fire, the Canadian quintet (give or take some guests) led by former Texan Win Butler, says "put down your weapons.

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