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Weekend Hotspots

By Costa Caloudas | February 19

Music and amusements around D.C. for this weekend post-Valentine's, post-Presidents Day weekend.

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Film: 'Welcome to Mooseport'

By Tony Gershenson | February 19

Donald Petrie's biggest mistake of his career was trusting Ray Romano's ability to act. Nobody wants to see "Everybody Loves Raymond" any more than they have to, especially not for today's astronomical ticket prices. Petrie's skill as a director has shown through on numerous occasions with films like "Grumpy Old Men" (1993) and "How to Love a Guy in Ten Days" (2003), but he fails miserably in "Welcome to Mooseport."

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CD Reviews

February 16

New album reviews from the music desk include Stereolab, Stars, Jack Johnson, The Descendents, Moonspell, Damageplan and a DFA Compilation.

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'The Quest' for on-campus art

By Lisa Leone | February 16

"The Quest: New Work by Zoe Charlton" is the first of a five-part series that incorporates still works and videography to explore the theme of survival.

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The Shins have a leg up

By Jen Turner | February 16

Indie rock favorite The Shins graced the stages of The Black Cat on Tuesday and Wednesday nights for its first-ever stop in D.C. Wisely adding a second night to the stay, the two sold-out shows drew an excited audience that eagerly anticipated the live Shins experience.

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Pat McGee band revs up tour in Alexandria

By Kaitlyn Lavendar | February 16

Last April, AU enjoyed the Pat McGee Band, who played Bender Arena with Fighting Gravity and Edwin McCain. On Friday, Feb. 13, the band set off on a nationwide tour, beginning in Alexandria, Va., to promote the release of its new album, "Save Me."

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Residents in 'unlucky' rooms cope with eerie oddities

By Megan Slack and Mike Vallebuona | February 16

If ghosts do exist, the residents of Anderson 666, Anderson T-13 and Letts T-13 would know best. They live in the unluckiest rooms on campus, and their stories might turn you into a believer.

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When in Rome

By Blair Payne | February 16

Because of its central location, Rome offers many travel opportunities. It doesn't take too long to get to other places in Italy by train, and most international flights out of local airports are cheap and quick. These advantages give many students one goal: To travel as much as possible on the weekends.

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Web Sights

February 16

Agatha Tomasik of The Scene spots a Web site worth watching in www.snopes.com

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Not Quite Wrong: Feb. 12, 2004

By Ross Nover | February 12

Ross Nover's Not Quite Wrong for February 12, 2004

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Hakiu Circus: Feb. 12, 2004

By Ken Sakamoto | February 12

Ken Sakamoto's Hakiu Circus, a comic based on the traditional form of poetry, for February 12, 2004

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The Rusty Nail

By L. Russell Allen IV | February 12

I often ask myself, "Is AU really below the Mason-Dixon line?" Despite the evidence to the contrary (liberal attitudes, no accents, black people regularly winning elections without white interference), the District of Columbia really is a Southern colony.

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Just the beats, ma'am

By Michael Menachem | February 12

As a singer, songwriter, poet, rapper and producer, Just Jack uses melodic songs in combination with a rap-based trip-hop soul. "The Outer Marker" serves as a self-reflection of Jack's experiences and his opinions and observations of social life. The simple beats and brief electronic samplings and effects create an emotional, somewhat placid optimism.

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Songs for the perfect Valentine's Day mix

February 12

The Scene's music writers compile the ultimate collection of CD mixes.

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Are Grammys bought by top grossers?

By Rebecca Armendariz | February 12

One would think that a 46-year-old organization would have its priorities straight. The Grammy Awards has turned into a spectacle, muddling the definition of good music. Does an artist or band need to have a slot on the next NOW! compilation in order to merit such an award or be deemed musically talented? Apparently so.

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Lovers' day is singles' dream

By Jessica Bacharach | February 12

Is single the new black? The formerly teary-eyed girl sniffling over a carton with her true loves, Ben and Jerry, has been transformed by the financial and social independence of successful twenty-something Washington women living up the single life. While the cover of Cosmopolitan formerly read "How to Please Your Man," more and more women's magazines are focusing on how women should please themselves, whether it is with the hottest pair of Kenneth Coles or the raciest vibrator on the market.

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The Freshman: Feb. 12, 2004

February 12

Adam Corpora's comic The Freshman for 12 February 2004

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