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Black Cat hosts rise of British Sea Power

By Costa Caloudas · Monday, Nov. 10, 2003

The confident quintet's debut LP seamlessly combines post-punk and glam so well that the cover art pretentiously refers to the record as a classic. And, as lead singer and songwriter Yan explained before the show, there's nothing wrong with being pretentious.

"Apocalypse Moscow"

By Dan Zak · Monday, Nov. 10, 2003

Columnist Dan Zak gives his weekly international perspective, providing an account of his visit to Moscow

'Tour de Force' takes on Tavern

Monday, Nov. 10, 2003

Tour de Force, an all-day Tavern concert and promotion, sailed on waves of unprecedented heights and suffered at the bay of staggering lows in terms of audience attendance and participation on Saturday. Sponsored and set up by the AU Independent Arts Collective and WVAU, the campus radio station, the event featured more than 10 bands from all stretches of the East Coast.

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Mustard Seed: the Grey Poupon of vintage clothing stores

By Megan Slack | November 10

With clothes that look like they might have come off a rack in a Georgetown store, Mustard Seed is no typical resale store.

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Entangled in laughter on the web

By Daniel Longino and Jorge Del Pinal | November 10

Web sites that might cause a few chuckles, a few cringes and kill some time.

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Music Notes

November 10

The Eagle reviews recent music, including Sevendust, ZZ Top, and The Eels, among others

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10 items at Mustard Seed under $10

By Blair Payne | November 10

Claim the clothes and accessories without cleaning out your wallet.

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'Elf' brings hefty holiday humor

By Kaitlyn Lavendar | November 6

Eagle reporter Kaitlyn Lavendar provides her review of 'Elf,' a new comedy with Will Ferrell packed with the holiday spirit

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Not Quite Wrong

By Ross Nover | November 6

Not Quite Wrong, Ross Nover's comic for November 6 2003

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A 'Forum' of laughter

By Jeannette Kimmel | November 6

On 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,' a performance at the signature theater that runs until Dec. 14

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Rock newbies Eisley pack it up, hit the road

By Jorge Del Pinal | November 6

The Eagle interviews Eisley, a young rock outfit who were recently spotted on tour with Coldplay, and more recently on a new tour here in the United States

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Underground hip-hop surfaces

November 6

A full-page feature on underground hip-hop, including a report on the Stones Throw tour in Baltimore, a review of a new CD from Jaylib on Stones Throw Records, and a list of underground hip-hop shows to anticipate

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Il Faccia `e delizioso: Local pizzeria serves cheap eats for college crowd

By Eric Garmon Wallace | November 6

Columnist Eric Garmon Wallace gives his review of Faccia Luna, a local pizzeria to suit DC tastes

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'Revolutions' satisfies as 'Matrix' trilogy finale

By Emily Zemler | November 6

The time has come. The final installment of a film trilogy that has defined our generation the way "Star Wars" defined our parents' has arrived at last. "The Matrix: Revolutions" is here.

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Cyber-date to find your true soul mate

By Allison Weil | November 6

Columnist Allison Weil gives her perspective on the use of modern information technology to find a love of your life

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Shattered Glass: Just the facts on the film's true tale

By Emily Zemler | November 6

Some interesting notes about 'Shattered Glass,' a new movie about journalism opening this week, from the writer and director

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Movie takes honest look at journalists

By Emily Zemler | November 6

Emily Zemler reviews 'Shattered Glass,' a new film chronicling the turmoil of a career in journalism.

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Controversial 'Elephant'

By Matthew Danzico | November 6

"Elephant," Gus Van Sant's latest film, gives audiences a glimpse into the world of a typical American high school (full of jocks, preps, skateboarders and geeks) on a day when two societal exiles are on the hunt for their fellow classmates.

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Weekend Hotspots

By Costa Caloudas | November 6

A list of places to go and music to hear this weekend, from the Music desk at The Eagle.

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'Snapshots' of modern dance

By Robert Bettman | November 6

John Niemi will present "Snapshots," a modern dance concert created to help finish his master's degree in dance, next week in the Chapel Dance Studio in Capital Hall on the Tenley campus. According to Niemi, the concert "illustrates moments in time and space captured in dance (through) movement, music, voice and text.

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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