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'Clerks' shows no signs of aging in re-release

By Daniel Longino · Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004

This newly-released three-disc set proves once again that Kevin Smith knows how to put together a DVD. The "Clerks X" DVD includes the cut of the film that played at the Sundance Film Festival with brand new commentary (the first including co-star Jeff Anderson).

9:30 crowd loves Sisters act

By Emily Zemler · Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004

On Tuesday night, the 9:30 club was packed with one of the best audiences-made up mostly of gay men-in the history of the club for the first night of the U.S. tour of the Scissor Sisters, an outwardly gay disco-revival rock band who has recently taken the music industry by storm.

Metro Starts Emergency Training

By Caroline Solomon · Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004

The Metro with, its hundreds of patrons and miles of track, could easily be targeted by terrorists. Metro has responded to this threat with new safety precautions and awareness programs. Metro, the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area, the U.

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Not Quite Wrong: Sept. 2, 2004

By Ross Nover | September 2

The first installment of year four in Ross Nover's legendary AU comic Not Quite Wrong.

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Dedicated Kay Center employee to leave after 35 years

By Stokely Baksh | September 2

Elvie Melegrito, a petite, spirited Filipino woman who has worked in the Kay Spiritual Life Center for the last 35 years, literally looks up to most of the people she meets-in height. Now an AU legend takes her leave.

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A little introduction, a little sex advice for fresh-faced freshmen

By Connie Heiss & Jessica Bacharach | September 2

New sex columnists Connie Heiss and Jessica Bacharach set some sexual ground rules for the incoming freshman class in this week's Caught with Your Pants Down.

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Film Clips

September 2

The Eagle's writers give a rapid-fire rundown of the summer's top films, from Michael Moore's incendiary "Fahrenheit 9/11" to M. Night Shyamalan's mediocre "The Village."

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Out of Context

September 2

The Scene staff brings you interesting anecdotes from campus, entertainment, and world news.

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Some summer jobs transcend pencil-pushing

By Blair Payne & Megan Slack | September 2

While some students spent their summer waiting tables, working in retail or stuck inside cramped offices, others were doing something a bit more interesting with their three-month break from AU. Here's an overview of the most interesting jobs held by students this summer.

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Being matched leads to donating marrow

September 2

In part one of her two-part narrative, senior Alanna Schurach discusses her experiences as a bone marrow donor.

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Music Note: Charlotte Martin

By Emily Zemler | September 2

Eagle writer Emily Zemler reviews Charlotte Martin's promising debut album, "On Your Shore." Despite comparisons to Tori Amos, Martin manages to find her own voice on the album.

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Summer tours slump in 2004

By Neal Fersko | September 2

In 2004 the magic of the summer tour season seemed to depart quietly. This summer ticket sales have slumped deeply and across the board. Speculation is running high regarding the reasons for these slumps, with the responsibility of major losses hanging over the music industry's head.

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Alive & Kicking: Warped Tour thrives

By Emily Zemler | September 2

Despite the mass consumption of pop music and indie rock across America, it is the Vans Warped Tour - truly a punk rock festival - that is drawing the biggest crowds and surviving the test of time. Eagle columnist Emily Zemler explains why.

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Ali G brings high quality to low-brow

By Daniel Longino | September 2

"Da Ali G Show" itself is one of the funniest on television, along with "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" and "South Park." Cohen's creation of the character of Ali G is essentially the dumbest MTV VJ on the planet, interviewing important political and business figures under the guise of a legit news show for teens.

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Sober greetings from the 9-to-5

By Michael Vallebuona | September 2

Columnist Michael Vallebuona discusses the pitfalls of summer internships. Let his column, Diary of an Intern, be your guide in the treacherous terrain of the collegiate workplace.

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The Killers vs. Franz Ferdinand

By Emily Zemler | July 12

This Battle of the Bands pits The Killers against Franz Ferdinand in a number of categories. See who comes out victorious.

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Interview with Taking Back Sunday

By Jorge Del Pinal | July 12

The new bassist for the band Taking Back Sunday talks about touring with Blink 182 and Warped Tour and compares recording on "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" with Taking Back Sunday's latest release, "Where You Want to Be."

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Singer-songwriters to play Tavern in August

By Anne Godlasky | July 12

Singer-songwriters Gavin DeGraw, Marc Broussard and Toby Lightman will perform in the Tavern Aug. 26 starting at 8 p.m. according to the artists' publicists.

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'Garden State' of mind

By Emily Zemler | July 12

"Garden State," which "Scrubs" star Zach Braff wrote, directed and stars in, is a brilliant articulation of what it means to be stuck in your 20s, and how astounding it is when something comes along to free you.

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Writing, ending of 'The Village' disappoints

By Anne Godlasky | July 12

The overly simple dialogue, ridiculous appearance of the antagonists and unexciting plot twists in "The Village," released July 30, will not gain M. Night Shyamalan the same success as he had with "Signs" and "The Sixth Sense."

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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