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AU grapplers can't overcome three forfeits

By Eric Fantegrossi · Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004

Winning a dual meet in Division I while giving away a forfeit is a difficult task. Injuries have forced the AU wrestling team to give away forfeits in the first three weights this year. And Wednesday night, the Eagles traveled to Lock Haven where the 18-point deficit put AU's back against the mat.

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'Ocean's Twelve' follows fun, familiar formula

By Ryan Grannan-Doll · Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004

Sequels are often just an excuse for studios to make money off a franchise based on the people starring in the movie, and it works well in "Ocean's Twelve." Like most sequels, it follows a formula, but with "Ocean's Twelve," the formula works on a sheer entertainment level, despite the repetition of jokes and cons.

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Sports Brief: Volleyball, Men's Soccer end season with honors

By Ian Quillen · Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004

Two AU Men's Soccer players and two AU Volleyball players were selected for season-ending all-region honors this week. For soccer, seniors Shawn Kuykendall, a midfielder, and Charlie Koniver, a defender, were selected to the All-South Atlantic second and third teams, respectively.

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Pixies re-form after a decade of dormancy

By Costa Caloudas | December 9

It was arguably the most anticlimactic breakup in the history of rock 'n' roll: death by fax machine. The Pixies were fresh off their thankless opening slot for U2's "Zoo TV." On New Year's Eve 1992, Frank Black faxed the band's management with alert of the breakup. Days later, he announced the split live on BBC Radio 5. But in their posthumous years, the Pixies sold more records and gained more fans. And for that reason, a reunion was unlikely (given the band's tension) but inevitable.

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Hillel celebrates Hanukkah

By Anthony Bodin | December 9

Hillel, the center of Jewish life at AU, has numerous programs planned to celebrate Hanukkah, said Amy Levine, AU Hillel director. Hanukkah, which is celebrated for eight days and nights, honors the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The word Hanukkah means "dedication.

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Students hope Bhangra beat will catch

By Stokely Baksh | December 9

Amola Trivedi and Arti Shah want to start a Bhangra dance competition on campus, but first they need dancers. "We've known that we wanted to start this for a year or two," said Shah, a junior in the School of Public Affairs. "There weren't many people to join before because of time commitments."

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Dem-O-Cat Says: Bush needs to study, too

By Catherine Kozak | December 9

According to political columnist Catherine Kozak, "As AU students get ready to hit the books in an attempt to prove that they actually learned something this semester, President Bush is meeting with heads of state, brushing up on his strategy in Iraq with a late-night game of Risk, and rolling the dice hoping for a lucky seven on the economy."

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Sideline Scholars: Thomas to lead AU to '05 NCAAs

By Jesse Epstein | December 9

It's been a four-year struggle for recognition of unfulfilled potential and glimpses of stardom for AU forward Jason Thomas. But his 23-point, 11-rebound performance on Saturday as AU knocked off national power Vermont may be the late turning point in his career. Say what you will about honorable mention All-American Taylor Coppenrath's 22 points and 15 rebounds, or point guard T.J. Sorrentine's 27 points, or AU sophomore Andre Ingram's 19 points on four back-breaking three-pointers. But Jason Thomas was clearly the best player on the court Saturday.

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The Guide

December 9

The Scene staff highlights upcoming events in the District.

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Caught with Your Pants Down: Under the ex-mas tree

By Jessica Bacharach | December 9

I have an eclectic collection of ex-boyfriends, and I am proud to say that I am still "friends" with almost all of them. I prefer the friendship be revived even after the romance has died. This policy has helped me to accumulate a closet overflowing with exes of all shapes and sizes, colored with the romantic history of years past.

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Washington Sculpture Center faces down stadium planners

By Costa Caloudas | December 9

"How would you feel if one day you were drinking coffee in your house, and then you hear on TV that they are going to take your property away and give you what they think it is worth?" asks Patricia Ghiglino. Ghiglino and her husband, Reinaldo Lopez, are several property owners in Southeast D.C. - in an unnamed neighborhood near the Anacostia riverfront - whose land is the stadium site for Washington's forthcoming baseball team, the Nationals.

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Sports Brief: Men's Track out of the blocks for indoor season

By Ian Quillen | December 9

The AU Men's Track and Field team came out of the blocks flying in the Navy Invitational last Friday night at the Navy Lidlifter meet in Annapolis, Md., taking three individual titles back to D.C. after the first meet of the indoor season. AU dominated the middle-distance categories, picking up all its individual wins in that area. Senior Sean Duffy won the 3,000-meter run in 8:21.55, beating two pursuing Navy runners by about four seconds, while AU sophomore Rob Hoffman finished fifth. Meanwhile, sophomore Dustin Ermani took the 800-meter title, completing the four laps in 1:55.65, while his teammates finished fourth, seventh and 15th.

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'Blade' cuts a fine film

By Jason Alredge | December 9

Wesley Snipes returns as Blade in this third film of the trilogy and he's just as great as before. David S. Goyer, who wrote the last two "Blade" films, also wrote and directed it. "Blade: Trinity" has lots of action, but it also has more laughs than the first two. So that shouldn't be a problem for movie fans.

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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