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Backstage drama in 'Kiss Me, Kate'

By Loren Bonner | March 22

Directed and choreographed by AU professor of theatre Karl Kippola, "Kiss Me, Kate" presents hot musical numbers, flashy chorus girls, gangsters and tender romantic moments quintessential to its 1948 Baltimore setting. The story, a play within a play, follows the on-and-off stage relationship of a divorced couple, Fred Graham and Lilli Vanessi, as they star together in Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew."

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Brand names: The quest for a status symbol

By Dwaun Sellers | March 22

In 2000, logomania set its sights on the world of fashion once again. The trend of displaying designer logos on one's clothing, shoes and handbags has surged since, reaching a new all-time high. Not since the 1980s has there been such a logo-obsessed society that seems not to mind being walking billboards.

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Get Up Kids new 'Guilt' trip

By Joseph Popiolkowski | March 22

Settle in audience, "Guilt Show" by the Get Up Kids is about to begin. While the rest of us enjoy the "Show" - the fourth offering from the Kansas City quintet - the offending former lover is about to be sent on a 13-track guilt trip. "Guilt Show" plays like a concept album, visiting all the phases of a bitter breakup including regret, denial and despair.

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The Offspring: Aging punks offer tired LP

By Emily Zemler | March 22

The Offspring used to be categorized along with bands like Green Day and blink-182 as one of the original pop punk bands and it still is in some sense. Its new album begs to differ. "Hit That," the first single off the Offspring's latest contribution to the music world, sounds like a joke on first listen. Luckily the rest of the 12 songs off this CD are significantly better than "Hit That," although that's not really saying much.

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AU grad takes care of business on Fox

By Kate Oczypok | March 22

"I guess you could say I was one of the initial pioneering broadcast business nerds," said AU graduate Neil Cavuto, vice president, anchor and managing editor of business news for the Fox News Channel. "My intent was to combine political and business issues with journalists."

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When in Rome: Mourning a loss back home

By Blair Payne | March 22

Being the eternal worrier that I am, I had some fears before I left to go abroad. What if something terrible happened back in the United States? Would I be able to come home, or would I have to deal with the situation from thousands of miles away? Until several days ago, I handled my worries fairly well.

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Video Game reviews

March 22

Andrew McNamee and Ross Nover review the newest editions of "Mario Kart" and "Final Fantasy."

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The Freshman: Mar. 18, 2004

March 18

Adam Corpora's comic The Freshman for March 18, 2004

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Film: 'Good bye, Lenin!'

By Jorge Del Pinal | March 18

With an interesting concept and careful detail, "Good bye, Lenin!" takes on the daunting task of telling and showing a story before, during and after the fall of the Berlin Wall in Germany. The film is best described as a dramedy, mixing both dramatic and comedic elements well, but at times it feels uneven, with the dramatic parts coming at the expense of the laughs.

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Film: Four stars for 'Eternal Sunshine'

By Emily Zemler | March 18

Human beings may feign a desire for freedom and independence, but central to our minds and actions is the need for human contact. Relationships drive our existence and it seems that everything we create is a response to the question of why we crave this connection with another person so badly.

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Not Quite Wrong: Mar. 18, 2004

By Ross Nover | March 18

Ross Nover's comic Not Quite Wrong for March 18, 2004.

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Film: 'Dawn of the Dead'

By Jordan Landry | March 18

"Dawn of the Dead" is a remake of the classic 1978 horror film of the same name, in which zombies begin to slowly take over the planet. At first, the film seems to be a pretty good movie; however, once it sinks in, it becomes clear that it is inherently different from other horror films. Overall, this movie is nothing special.

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Fallout Boy builds fan base with tour

By Jorge Del Pinal | March 18

With the force of a speeding L train, Chicago's Fallout Boy has emerged on the scene, providing the catchiest slightly hardcore-tinted pop punk you'll hear. With cleverly written lyrics and a live performance that is relentlessly energetic, the band has quickly gained a large grassroots fanbase through constant touring.

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Haiku Circus: Mar. 18, 2004

By Ken Sakamoto | March 18

Kan Sakamoto's comic Haiku Circus, based on the traditional form of Japanese poetry.

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Sex & Sensibility: Upping the ante at the table, in life

By Allison Weil | March 18

Columnist Allison Weil takes on gambling, in both casinos and life, in this week's Sex and Sensibility.

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Laguardia meets Death

March 18

"Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them" is an apt title, not only for Murder By Death's sophomore record, but also for its live set. Last Thursday night's show at the Black Cat was opened by Laguardia, a Philadelphia band that cuts chops similar in sound to Radiohead's "The Bends.

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The Rusty Nail: Keeping tabs on computer labs

By L. Russell Allen IV | March 18

Columnist L. Russell Allen IV takes on recent crashes in AU's server in this week's Rusty Nail.

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