"I'm so proud of Kristen for getting drunk two nights in a row!"
- overheard in the women's locker room in Bender Arena.
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At the These Arms for Snakes show Sept. 23 at the Black Cat, guitarist Ryan Frederiksen inadvertently smashed his guitar into lead singer Steve Snere's head. Snere dropped to the floor, lay a few moments in a pool of blood, then stumbled to his feet to finish the song they had been playing. "This has never happened before," Snere said into the microphone and walked off stage. Two minutes later he returned with a towel wrapped around his bloody head, introduced the next song and played out the set. Now that's hardcore.
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At around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Eagle's Nest was the site of an impromptu dance party. As the Terror Squad's smash single, "Lean Back," played inside the Nest, several members of the staff began not only leaning back, but also dancing down the aisles. They were joined by several students - two even began grinding on each other. As soon as the song ended and the spectacle was presumed over, "Lean Back" was played again and the dance party continued. One student remarked as he entered the Eagle's Nest, "This song is always playing up in this bitch." How right you are. Now do the rockaway.
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NBC announced Monday that Jay Leno will leave "The Tonight Show" after his contract expires in 2009, abdicating the late-night throne to Conan O'Brien, whom Lisa de Moraes - in an inspired move - labeled an "Eve Harrington" in her TV Column in Wednesday's Washington Post. Other personalities signed through 2009: Chris Matthews with MSNBC, Tom and Ray Magliozzi of "Car Talk" with NPR and basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez with Manhattan College. And it may not be 2009, but Jon Stewart is stuck with "The Daily Show" through 2008, which (blessedly) allows him to decrypt another presidential election.
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Speaking of the Washington Post, the venerable institution is always looking to The Eagle for ways to improve their paper, but this is the first time in recent memory where they mention an Eagle writer in a story. Hank Stuever's interview with Mexican actor Gael Garc¡a Bernal in Sunday's Post ends with Eagle staff writer Emily Zemler's entrance into Bernal's hotel suite. Stuever writes that the next reporter "happens to be a student journalist from American University, and she seems excited to meet the Mexican Marcello Mastroianni, but trying to keep it all in check, remain cool." Dear Hank and The Post: Emily doesn't have to remain cool - she is cool. Just check out her interview on the page 8 to see how to improve your next one.
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In a parched age of computerized help, genuine customer service is a tall, cold glass of iced tea. At the 12th Street location of Potbelly Sandwich Works, employees made the ordering and sub-making process a pleasant experience, starting with the "Hi there, how are ya?" at the beginning of the order line. (Equally refreshing is the price of sandwiches, which go for $3.98, including tax. Haven't they heard of inflation?) The homey atmosphere of the place centers around an enthusiasm for food and serving with a bit of pizzazz. It's better than a sedated, glum "May I help you." There's even a large, bold, red-lettered sign exclaiming "Order Your Milkshake Now!" Yes, ma'am!
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Happy birthday to The Duff! Teen queen sensation Hilary just had her sweet 17th on Tuesday, which coincided with the release of her brand spankin' new album. "Hilary Duff" contains such totally awesome songs such as "Haters," in which she disses someone for being the "queen of superficiality." Ouch, how will the Lohan recover from that Duff diss? The Duff is also prepping for her next movie, "Raise Your Voice," about her struggles at a music school. Oh Hilary, is there anything you can't do?
- Compiled by Daniel Longino, Blair Payne and Dan Zak.
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