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Pixies re-form after a decade of dormancy

By Costa Caloudas · Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004

It was arguably the most anticlimactic breakup in the history of rock 'n' roll: death by fax machine. The Pixies were fresh off their thankless opening slot for U2's "Zoo TV." On New Year's Eve 1992, Frank Black faxed the band's management with alert of the breakup. Days later, he announced the split live on BBC Radio 5. But in their posthumous years, the Pixies sold more records and gained more fans. And for that reason, a reunion was unlikely (given the band's tension) but inevitable.

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Caught with Your Pants Down: Under the ex-mas tree

By Jessica Bacharach · Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004

I have an eclectic collection of ex-boyfriends, and I am proud to say that I am still "friends" with almost all of them. I prefer the friendship be revived even after the romance has died. This policy has helped me to accumulate a closet overflowing with exes of all shapes and sizes, colored with the romantic history of years past.

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Washington Sculpture Center faces down stadium planners

By Costa Caloudas | December 9

"How would you feel if one day you were drinking coffee in your house, and then you hear on TV that they are going to take your property away and give you what they think it is worth?" asks Patricia Ghiglino. Ghiglino and her husband, Reinaldo Lopez, are several property owners in Southeast D.C. - in an unnamed neighborhood near the Anacostia riverfront - whose land is the stadium site for Washington's forthcoming baseball team, the Nationals.

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'Blade' cuts a fine film

By Jason Alredge | December 9

Wesley Snipes returns as Blade in this third film of the trilogy and he's just as great as before. David S. Goyer, who wrote the last two "Blade" films, also wrote and directed it. "Blade: Trinity" has lots of action, but it also has more laughs than the first two. So that shouldn't be a problem for movie fans.

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P. Diddy's got nothing on AU's choral ensembles

By Crista Scaturro | December 6

Many college students are probably familiar with Carl Orff's magnificent opus "Carmina Burana" without even realizing it. The opening piece "O Fortuna" sounds suspiciously like the back beat in Nas and P. Diddy's monster hit "Hate Me Now." Saturday in Kay Spiritual Life Center, the AU choral ensembles stuck with tradition as they performed this and the other 23 pieces of "Carmina Burana" as conducted by Daniel Abraham, assistant professor and program director in the Department of Performing Arts.

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Ted Leo and the Pharmacists 'shake' up the Black Cat

By Blair Payne | December 6

New Jersey-based rockers Ted Leo and the Pharmacists are finally being rewarded for years of relentless touring and little recognition. Wednesday night at the Black Cat, the band played to an energetic, sold-out crowd of college students, rowdy high schoolers and aging hipsters who all seemed to come to the general consensus that Ted Leo really, really rocks. Not only does he rock, he's pretty damn funny. Leo is so nondescript looking, he doesn't even look like he has a sense of humor, but he kept the crowd entertained with his self-deprecating, sarcastic wit.

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The Hit List

December 6

The Scene staff presents The Hit List, five things worthy of your time.

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Seriously 'Original' book

By Jason Alridge | December 6

"The Originals" is unlike any comic book. It has lots of hover scooters, drugs and music. A far cry from "Superman" or the "X-Men", Dave Gibbons has created a truly unique work in this graphic novel. The story follows Lei and Bok, childhood friends who want excitement and to live the good life. The way to do this, they decide, is by joining the neighborhood hover scooter gang, the Originals. Along the way, however, they experience what it takes to be a part of that group.

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Music Notes

December 6

The Scene staff reviews new and notable music releases. This week, judgment comes down on albums from Jadakiss, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, The Exies, Daniel Johnston and The Icarus Line.

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Bull Dozing: Is Red Bull the new java?

By Rachel Pleatman | December 6

Late nights and early meetings. Block classes and boring professors. Fire alarms at 4 a.m. Life as a college student does not conduce being bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in class. As a result, many undergraduates rely heavily on coffee, soft drinks or energy drinks like Red Bull to get around through hectic days, exhaustion and boredom. With 80 milligrams of caffeine in each 8.3-ounce can, Red Bull more than doubles the 34 milligrams of caffeine found in a 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola.

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A merry gospel Christmas

By Crista Scaturro | December 6

The holiday season is upon us once again, and all over campus students are beginning to celebrate. The AU Gospel Choir held its annual Christmas concert Thursday to celebrate not only presents and mistletoe, but more centrally, the birth of Jesus. During the hour-long performance, the choir performed songs focused on their religious dedication to Christ. The talent of this group of singers was evident from the very first song, "I Just Can't Stop Praising His Name."

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Back to the Futureheads

December 6

Crazy Brits. That's what comes to mind after the first listen to "Le Garage," the opening track to the Futureheads' self-titled debut. But when the album came to its conclusion 35 minutes later, listeners will feel compelled to play the album again ... and again. The Futureheads have an extremely infectious sound. Some reviews have compared them to tourmates Franz Ferdinand, but perhaps a more apt comparison would be Weezer, if they grew up in the United Kingdom. The Futureheads play simple and poppy new wave/garage/punk tunes with incredible enthusiasm and tightness.

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Hot Holiday Sequels: Metroid Prime 2, Halo 2, and GTA: San Andreas

By Ryan Grannan-Doll , Daniel Longino and Jorge Del Pinal | December 6

With the holiday season approaching, several high-profile video game franchises are looking to cash in on the upcoming gift-giving frenzy. Eagle critics took a look at three of the biggest sequels to three of the biggest titles for the three big console systems: "Metroid Prime 2: Echoes" for the GameCube, "Halo 2" for the Xbox and "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" for PlayStation 2. PC fans, don't fret, because we haven't forgotten you: A "Half-Life 2" review is coming soon.

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Lawyers, professors and admissions tell you how to get in

By Jason Alredge | December 6

With the semester coming to a close, students are faced with life-altering choices. This is especially true for upperclassmen. You may be figuring out what you want to major in. At the same time, you may also be figuring out whether you want to go to graduate school. The point is that now is the time to prepare yourself should you decide to go to graduate school. This is especially true if you want to go to law school. One of the books you will need is "How to Get into Law School" by Susan Estrich. A professor of law and political science at the University of Southern California, Estrich writes a vast and accurate text on the labors of getting into, staying and excelling in law school.

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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