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Eagles sweep weekend on a PL run

By Phil Turner · Monday, Nov. 8, 2004

The Eagles cruelly smashed any grand schemes Bucknell or Colgate had of ending the AU Volleyball team's perfect run toward its fourth straight Patriot League title after another AU-dominant weekend in Bender Arena. On Friday night, the Eagles put forth a balanced attack, led by senior setter Courtney Mulford, and swept Bucknell in a little over an hour's time. Eighteen hours later, a similar scene was played out as the Eagles swept an undersized Colgate squad.

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'Polar Express' pulls into theaters Wednesday

By Jason Alredge · Monday, Nov. 8, 2004

Director Robert Zemeckis takes filmmaking to the next level with "The Polar Express." Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg, it is the first feature to use a process called performance capture for the entire film. This process requires an actor's performance to be shot by computerized cameras to create virtual characters. As a result, body movements and facial expressions are more realistic.

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Sports

Lehigh knocks AU out of PL tourney in Semis

By Ian Quillen | November 8

The AU Women's Soccer team suffered a season-ending defeat Friday night in the Patriot League tournament semifinals, losing, 3-1, to Lehigh in Hamilton, N.Y. The Eagles needed to win the PL tournament to secure a berth in the NCAA tournament. AU won the tournament two years ago against Navy, and lost to Navy in the final at home last season.

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All Thumbs

November 8

The staff of The Scene gives cheers and jeers around AU and DC.

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Sports Brief: Field Hockey sticks it to the PL and wins second straight title, on its way to big sho

By David Bergman | November 8

The AU Women's Field Hockey team won its second consecutive Patriot League title Sunday, defeating Colgate, 3-0. The win guarantees the Eagles a spot in the NCAA tournament, which begins next weekend. Sophomores Camila Infante and Heidi Hershberger each netted a goal for the Eagles, and senior Javiera Villagra put the nail in the coffin with a goal at the 64:28 mark. Sophomore Allison Fayfich stood strong in goal for the Eagles, making saves on all three shots she faced.

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My Chemical Romance 1-Ups Story of the Year on Nintendo tour

By Elliot Smilowitz | November 8

In 2004 music circles, the story of the year has been the explosion of "screamo," with bands like Taking Back Sunday, the Used and Coheed and Cambria (the Mario, Luigi and Toadstool of emo, respectively) taking a big bite out of corporate rock radio. Nintendo elected to take advantage of the trend, venturing into the concert promotion business to sponsor the Nintendo Fusion Tour. The tour rolled into the 9:30 club Wednesday, headlined by radio darlings and emo goombas Story of the Year.

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The Rusty Nail: Subsist on a diet of freebies

By Lester Russell Allen IV | November 8

I have always assumed that a universal truth in college life is that you're always hungry. Most are too broke to eat well and the underclassmen with meal plans get mighty sick of TDR mighty soon. This is where I come in. I am going to do my part to feed the hungry hordes of students. How can I do this, you ask? Well, you see, I have connections in the food industry.

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Awful 'Alfie' woos no one

By Marjorie Korn | November 8

When Jude Law first addresses the audience in his new movie "Alfie," the women settle in for a few care-free hours of being vicariously wooed by a pretty face, while the men take notes on Alfie's ability to get into women's pants without ever having to say, "I lost my number. Can I have yours?"

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Music Notes

November 8

The music reviewers for The Scene cover new material from Living Colour, Against Me!, Jean Grae, Dogs Die in Hot Cars, Devendra Banhart, Man Incorporated, Burning Brides, and the Delgados.

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D.C. for Shopaholics

By Jeremy Koss | November 8

Many college students love to shop. We can spend more money than a) we have, and b) we should be spending while on work-study. But some students continue to shop for the best couture short of runway quality, while some look for more reasonable fare. Here are places in the area that can fit every shopper's quest.

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Iron & Wine subdues Dublin

By Joseph Popiolkowski | November 8

DUBLIN - The fairly lengthy beard of Iron & Wine - stage name for Florida native Sam Beam - is deceiving. It adds a good 15 years to his thin, early-30-something frame, but also compliments and reinforces his nearly tangible imagery and wise-beyond-his-years lyrics.

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Sc: Talib Kweli review

By Crista Scaturro | November 8

Talib Kweli "The Beautiful Struggle" Rawkus Records Released: 9/28/04 A- "The Beautiful Struggle" could not be a more aptly named record. On his sophomore solo effort, Talib Kweli explores nearly all the pain and glory that life can bring. Leaving no stone unturned, Kweli speaks on everything from first love to AIDS in Africa to the struggles of America's ghettos.

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Coyotes lurk in District

By Emily Carone | November 8

Coyotes have officially debuted in Washington just a short distance from AU in Rock Creek Park. The first official coyote sighting was in September, but there have been unofficial sightings since May, according to the Rock Creek Park National Park Service Web site. Kevin Sullivan, D.C. Wildlife Services state director, said the coyotes have probably been around a lot longer than that. He said the National Zoo reported coyotes eating a few of its small birds two or three years ago.

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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