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Hot Spot: A Slice of Life

By Rocio Gonzalez · Friday, Oct. 29, 2010

Check out the first edition of The Incubator's Hot Spots! Pete's Apizza offers AU students a slice of life and at a discounted price. Read on to find out about the quality of their crust, tastiness and all-natural soda. Look out for Hot Spots, a new weekly feature on The Incubator where bloggers explore the best D.C. has to offer.

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Colbert stands against sanity with ‘Fear’ rally

By Haely Jardas · Monday, Oct. 25, 2010

In an interview with the Scene, Stephen Colbert emphasized his desire for audience members to react emotionally — not rationally — at the rally he will hold this weekend. The March To Keep Fear Alive is planned to merge with Jon Stewart’s Rally to Restore Sanity this Saturday. Colbert did not say who his guest speakers would be.

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Life in England is great but ... where can I find the Saltines?

By Olivia Stitilis | October 25

LONDON — When considering the world at large, certain places definitely have a more “intense” reputation than others. Populations in some Third World countries struggle on a daily basis just to find clean water and accessible food. In other areas, there are extreme language barriers for native English speakers.

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Local natives to play 9:30 Club Thursday

By Maeve McDermott | October 25

Isn’t it every burgeoning musician’s dream to move into a house with their high school friends, record an album, play the biggest music festivals in the world and launch into the upper stratosphere of indie rock? That’s the approximate trajectory of Los Angeles band Local Natives.

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Steve-O and crazy crew earn a B+ in 3D

October 25

The “Jackass” boys are back on the big screen for a third time with more outrageous gross-out jokes, pranks and stunts. The best part is that this time, it’s in 3D.

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'Tall Dark Stranger' not so mysterious

By Rocio Gonzalez | October 14

“You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger,” Woody Allen’s latest endeavor, presents a convoluted tale of love, life and death with that special directorial touch. Or, as someone in the audience whispered succinctly, it’s “so Woody Allen.”

‘STONE’ COLD FOX — Edward Norton speaks in Ward about a wide range of topics including his new film “Stone,” his efforts to improve arts education for youth and some of the films that inspired him. He shared some of the knowledge he gathered while playing some of the most iconic characters in modern film, and how he thinks the future of the film industry will unfold.
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Norton talks new film, personal aspirations at AU

October 11

The character actor of “Fight Club,” “American History X” and “Incredible Hulk” fame, Edward Norton, spoke about the film industry in Ward on Tuesday. The Scene sat down with Norton to discuss his latest role as a crude criminal from Detroit in the film, “Stone.” The film hit theaters Oct. 8.

SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES — The AU Players performance of “Macbeth” conveyed the play’s dark atmosphere. Here, Macbeth (Ariel Duffy) and Lady Macbeth (Emily Goodell) during a scene in the Katzen Parking Garage.
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AU Players perform macabre ‘Macbeth’

By Travis McKay-Roberts | October 11

The garage is dark. There are four crates, spread in a loose cluster. One makes the bed of a sleeping man. He is cast in an ethereal, bluish light and as he wakes voices boom from hidden speakers. As the echoes reverberate around the room, the company enters, and “Macbeth” begins its whirlwind ride through insanity. The setting of AU Players’ “Macbeth” may at first seem an odd logistical choice — it wasn’t easy to find (located in the P3 level of the Katzen Parking Garage), there’s no set stage and unfortunately, AU couldn’t do a thing about having one of the more climatic scenes interrupted by a revving Ford Explorer.

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Stumbling through Oktoberfest: Enjoying drink and food in Germany

By Yaniv Nahon | October 11

If you are anywhere near Germany for the last three weekends of September, it is this author’s sincere recommendation that you go to Oktoberfest. For those of you who do not know, Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival. According to materials from the travel company Bus2Alps, over the three weekends of the festival, six million people from all over the world will eat 18 million chickens and drink 8 million liters of some of the world’s best beer. Do I really need to do any more convincing?

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The xx bring sexy, smoky vocals to 9:30

By Marissa Cetin | October 11

With only one album to their name, London natives The xx performed like seasoned pros at the 9:30 club on the chilly night of Oct. 5. The reigning indie cool kids reflected the themes of minimalism and intimacy on their 2009 self-titled debut album in their mature, refined performance, seducing the sold-out crowd.

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WVAU reviews

October 11

Every other week, The Eagle goes about asking the assistant music directors and DJs at WVAU what they’re currently listening to. Here’s what they’re recommending. Check out WVAU.org to listen.

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Genesis of hardcore punk brings counterculture to buttoned-up capital

By Stephan Cho | October 11

For D.C. natives, mapping the history of one of the earliest and most influential moments in punk rock isn’t any harder than looking in their own backyards. During the ‘80s, the District served as one of the birthplaces of the underground hardcore punk scene, influenced by the British punk rock movement that captivated scads of disaffected youth at the time.

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The Diner: Beer, omelets for late-night afterparties

By Kelly Holliday | October 4

As a self-proclaimed hotspot that serves “early birds, night owls and everyone in between,” Adams Morgan’s The Diner is the perfect place for brunch, a juicy burger or a late-night snack. Affiliated with neighbor Tryst Coffeehouse and Open City, The Diner has become the perfect eatery for D.C. college students and young hipsters alike.

LONDON BRIDGE — Before all the fun and stress of exploring a foreign land, AU students must cram months of supplies into their luggage.
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Packing proves difficult foe in preparations for studying abroad

By Olivia Stitilis | October 4

Writing my third “abroad” column while still at home in Connecticut proved to be a real challenge. Even with my visa struggles, spending hours on the phone with my insurance company practically begging them to override my prescriptions and the ordeal of opening a United Kingdom bank account, the real challenge — the true test of my emotional sanity — is my current endeavor. I am in the midst of packing hell.

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Latin cinema shines at AFI film festival

By Zach C. Cohen | October 4

WHEN Sept. 21 to Oct. 13 COST $9 per film with valid student ID WHERE AFI Silver Theatre, two blocks away from the Silver Spring stop on the red line. SCENESTERS SAY If you like Latin American or foreign films, don’t miss this chance to see them in some comfy seats.

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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