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Diary of an Intern: Don't stop drinking about tomorrow

By Michael Vallebuona · Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004

If there has ever been a day to get smashed at work, then Wednesday was the day. I know plenty of interns who sat at their desks, staring blankly at CNN.com and resisting the urge to collapse on their keyboards in blubbering heaps. Wouldn't that have been a perfect time to co-opt a temporary bout of alcoholism? I'm telling you: All the smart interns were drinking straight-up vodka from a Nalgene bottle while making flight reservations to Toronto on Priceline.com.

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Femme-fronted punks return

By Emily Zemler · Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004

Because punk rock only boasts a handful of female singers, there is little space for comparison when discussing their music. Resemblances are inevitably drawn between whichever contemporary female rocker you are discussing and "old school" punkers like Siouxsie Sioux (of Siouxsie and the Banshees) and Debbie Harry. Aimee Echo, theSTART's growling lead singer, provokes comparisons to Sioux left and right. Scarcely can a review of "Initiation," the band's second album, following 2001's "Shakedown!" be seen that doesn't contain a roaring comparison between Echo's and Sioux's unique vocal styles.

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Last-ditch effort to make Michigan see red

By Lauren Cooper | November 4

On Friday morning, I awoke at the insanely early hour of 5 a.m to meet my fellow College Republicans by the North Side shuttle stop at 6 a.m. We had been deployed by the RNC 72-Hour Task Force to Jackson, Mich. to campaign for President Bush. We drove to Reagan National Airport, caught our flight, and before we knew what was happening, we landed in Lansing.

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Smart 'Incredibles' joins forces with Pixar's best

By Daniel Longino | November 4

If Pixar values a good story, then "The Incredibles" makes sense. As the years go by, films come and go, but no group of filmmakers in the past nine years - since the release of "Toy Story" in 1995 - has produced such consistently excellent films. From the "Toy Story" movies, to the "Seven Samurai"-inspired plot of "A Bug's Life," to stories of monsters and fish, Pixar has been a mainstay in quality filmmaking.

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Interview: 'Ray Ray' goes 'gospeldelic'

By Tara Jackson | November 1

When considering true R&B artists with both longevity and extensive talent, there are certain people who make the list - Prince, Curtis Mayfield, Michael Jackson and Ray Ray. Ray Ray? Well, some people may know him as Raphael Saadiq, but his name is Ray Ray.

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Log Cabin Republicans director fights for gay rights

By Michael Vallebuona | November 1

There is a reason why Christopher Barron, political director of the Log Cabin Republicans, failed to receive the distinction of "Most Friendly" in high school... The award went to someone else, and when asked by a friend for his opinion of that student, Barron replied pithily: "I hate him." Somehow, Barron also failed to receive the "Most Opinionated" award.

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Ministry rocks behind enemy lines

By Jason Geisinger | November 1

Industrial-metal pioneers Ministry returned to D.C. on Monday on their "Evil Doer" tour to support their latest album, "House of the Mole." Along with them at the 9:30 club were sleazy electro-rockers My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult and the pseudo-German industrial group Hanzel Und Greytl.

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Video Games: Donkey Konga

By Daniel Longino | November 1

In a wide selection of novelty games, "Donkey Konga" stands out as one that will not leave players bored within the first day - and that's saying a lot, considering the lack of staying power of most games within this genre. "Donkey Konga" is essentially "Dance Dance Revolution" with bongos.

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When you're alone, you can always go... Downtown

November 1

Downtown crafts a masterfully bleak view of life in their promising self-titled debut, due on Jan. 25. This talented New York City duo already looks destined to join the ranks of discoverers Flood and Alan Moulder's previous production credits, which include the Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails and My Bloody Valentine.

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Candidates 'face' off

By Daniel Longino | November 1

Is it me, or is this election like that one episode of "The Simpsons"? You know the one, where aliens Kang and Kodos capture the 1996 candidates, Bill Clinton and Bob Dole, and switch places with them. Then, when it's revealed to the voting electorate that it has to choose between the two evil aliens, someone suggests voting for a third-party candidate. "Go ahead, throw your vote away," the aliens say, laughing. D'oh!

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The Hit List

November 1

The staff of the Scene calls attention to some good things in the media today.

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WCL alumnus shoulders 'The Grudge'

By Laura J. Dugger | November 1

How many students feel pressure to plan the rest of their lives or doubt that they've chosen the right major? Well, every uncertain college student should meet Washington College of Law alumnus Roy Lee. Lee, producer of Sony Picture's recent horror film "The Grudge," is from Bethesda, Md., and attended WCL after graduating from George Washington University with a degree in political science.

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Treble in Paradise voices goals to cut record, amplify presence

By Crista Scaturro | November 1

Walking into the Battelle-Tompkins Atrium on a Thursday evening might very well be a cure for even the worst of moods. When Treble in Paradise - AU's only all-female a cappella group - meets for rehearsals, the exuberance level is at 10. "It's almost like we're a singing sorority because we're just such great friends," explained Treble's president, senior Meredith Gray.

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Hot spots to watch states swing

By Blair Payne | November 1

While most people will be sitting at home glued to their television sets on the night of the election, a few places in the District are hosting special events. From a live audio-visual remix of election coverage at the Black Cat to drink specials at the Front Page, there are plenty of pow-wows to appeal to anyone interested in venturing away from the TV.

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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