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From 'Garden State' to 'SpongeBob,' the Shins explode

By Chris DeWitt | November 22

It's been a strange road to fame for the Shins. The band from Portland, via Albuquerque, has ambled along at a healthy pace since its formation in 1997. The Shins caused a stir in various indie circles with their 2001 debut, "Oh, Inverted World." But to become a household name in the near future was definitely not on Mercer's list of things to do.

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Opinion

Over the Line: One nation, without God?

By Eric Fantegrossi | November 22

Conservative columnist Eric Fantegrossi discusses the religious conviction in the United States.

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Junior centers herself with yoga

By Molly Norris | November 22

The yoga mat has traveled the world. Recently, it has been unrolled at an Irish reconciliation center, the woods of southern France and Anderson Hall study lounge. Emily Lindenmuth, 20, started bending and breathing on the mat her first semester at AU, when she took a beginning yoga class. Now a junior in the School of International Service, she starts each day around 7 a.m. with two hours of yoga powered by the memory of teaching the art to ex-paramilitaries, prisoners and Protestant and Catholic school children in Ireland this summer.

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Black Student Alliance hosts 'soul food' dinner

By Kate Oczypok | November 22

AU students were treated to an early Thanksgiving dinner Sunday evening during the Black Student Alliance's Third Annual Soul Food Dinner, which included fried chicken, turkey, sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and peach and apple cobbler. Henry Soul Food, a restaurant located in Mitchellsville, Md., donated the food for the BSA's event, which about 60 students attended in McDowell Formal Lounge.

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Students get down the diplomatic way

November 22

About 200 danced on the Quad during the Resident Housing Association's Diplomatic Ball on Friday night. An after-party in the University Club drew about 100, according to Scott Goldstein, RHA president. "It went really well," Goldstein said. "Beyond all our expectations.

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Opinion

Arafat was no saint

By Shayna Packer | November 22

Guest columnist Shayna Packer discusses un-voiced perspectives on Yassir Arafat.

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Sports

Bball women show their will

By Jesse Epstein | November 22

The American University Women's Basketball team opened Bender Arena for the season with an astounding 78-59 win over William & Mary on Sunday. The Eagles were paced by a balanced scoring attack, led by senior center Kim Salem, who tied her career-high with 17 points. Senior Joanna Barnes scored 13, Tala Hadavi scored 11 and Tara Williams came off the bench to score 10 for AU.

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Sports

Sports Brief: Scoring drought against Niagara dooms Men's Bball to second straight loss

By Jesse Epstein | November 22

The AU Men's Basketball team suffered its second straight road defeat Saturday night, falling to Niagara, 78-71. The Eagles were led by center Matej Cresnik, who scored 17 points, and Raimondas Petrauskas, who netted 16 on 7-of-10 shooting.

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Manson slithers into 9:30 with less shock, same volume

By Crista Scaturro | November 22

With more costume changes than Britney Spears, Marilyn Manson returned to D.C. for the first time in more than a year Saturday night at the 9:30 club. Despite his history of clashes with the religious right and various political figures, the shock rocker had very little to say about the election or our president.

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Campus Brief: AU junior dies Thursday

By Kate Oczypok | November 22

AU student James K. (Kyle) Parker died Thursday. Parker, who lived off campus, died of unknown causes, according to University Chaplain Joe Eldridge. Once Eldridge consults with Parker's family and friends, a memorial service will be planned, he said. Parker, a member of the Class of 2006 and a student in the College of Arts and Sciences, was from Philadelphia.

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The Rusty Nail: You're so vain, SC

By Lester Russell Allen IV | November 22

Did you hear the exciting news? Did you? Maybe you missed it but, apparently, they are trying to change the Constitution. Of course, I am not speaking of the U.S. Constitution - you know, the one where you can't have slaves (good) and foreigners can't run for president (bad). No, AU's General Assembly has decided to make some very important changes - so important that the student body has the opportunity to vote on them after Thanksgiving break. My loins are quivering in anticipation.

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Campus Calendar

November 22

The Eagle's calendar events for the week of November 22.

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Dorm Storm: November 22, 2004

By Michael Lucibella | November 22

Michael Lucibella's comic Dorm Storm for November 22, 2004.

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Campus Brief: Homecoming moves to spring semester

By Mary Specht | November 22

Student Confederation Vice President Jason Trombley (above) celebrated homecoming with a golfcart-led parade Oct. 15, but things may be different next year. The General Assembly approved a resolution on Sunday to hold homecoming celebrations in the spring instead of fall to increase student participation.

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'Boondock Saints' writer-director is 'Overnight' egomaniac

By Matt Rajput | November 22

How is the universe functioning without Troy Duffy explaining everyone's role to us in every moment of every day? Troy Duffy asks himself that question a million times a day. The real question is: Who the hell is Troy Duffy? Troy Duffy is the writer and director of the high school home video cult favorite movie "The Boondock Saints," which is about two brothers from Boston who take Providence into their own hands and start killing mafia guys. The movie is nothing too spectacular, but a lot of people seem to like it, myself included. But don't tell Troy Duffy that.

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Photog 'shoots' people

By Kaitlyn Lavender | November 22

"Winogrand 1964," a photograph collection by Garry Winogrand (1938-1984) that displays everyday life of people around the country in 1964, is on display at the Smithsonian International Gallery until Nov. 28.

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Eagles Thankful for 3 Wins

By Jesse Epstein | November 22

The AU Women's Basketball team had a lot to be thankful for this week, as it won all three games over Thanksgiving break to run its record to an impressive 4-1 in non-conference play. The Eagles defended their home court, beating Mount St. Mary's 67-52 Wednesday night and winning a 74-63 overtime thriller over Loyola College of Maryland before Sunday's 48-46 victory in Asheville, North Carolina against the University of North Carolina- Asheville.

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