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Convention reaction - 'Help is on the way'

By Greg Wasserstrom · Monday, July 12, 2004

AU College Democrats President reacts to the Democratic National Convention, describing an engaged crowd and why he thinks John Kerry will be the next president.

Interview: Broussard bears 'soul' in Tavern

By Emily Zemler · Monday, July 12, 2004

Louisiana native Marc Broussard talks about the influences of his family, his youthful success, and what he'd be doing if he weren't on stage with a guitar.

Police Blotter

By Anne Godlasky · Monday, July 12, 2004

Crime reports from Public Safety in and around campus from June 21 to July 8.

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Hipster hip-hop hits 9:30

July 12

D.C.'s 9:30 club was packed for a meeting of hip-hop masterminds Dizzee Rascal and The Streets. Eagle writers Daniel Longino and Grant Lazer describe the evening.

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Scissor Sisters cut down generic labels

By Emily Zemler | July 12

"We're poised to be the gay Matchbox Twenty," Del Marquis, guitarist for the rock band the Scissor Sisters, proclaimed in a phone interview. "It's weird because we're a little bit more of a cult pop act here in the U.K. and Europe, and in the States we're going to be one of those pop acts with a successful single, and then everybody realizes what you look like.

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'Control Room' is informative, but tedious

July 12

"Control Room" educates by showing audiences the process of reporting news - Al Jazeera style.

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Interview: Kings of the 'Castle'

July 12

Kal Penn and John Cho are running late for their interview. It's easy to make assumptions about the people in the movie business but this is the first major press circuit for both of them. D.C. is the midway point on their 11 stop national press circuit and here in The Ritz Carlton Georgetown, they are set to sit for a brief last minute interview before they move on.

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Program Adviser Kimlin leaves

By Phil Turner | July 12

Ernie Kimlin, who has been an AU program advisor for three years, resigned effective July 1 to take the role of assistant dean for campus life and administration at Brevard College in North Carolina.

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Katzen build continues, STA departs, sports field to be renewed

By Anne Godlasky | July 12

Construction on the Katzen Arts Center and other projects around campus are proceeding as scheduled this summer, which means students will be greeted by new carpets and new concrete, moved earth and moved offices when they return for the fall.

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Writing, ending of 'The Village' disappoints

By Anne Godlasky | July 12

The overly simple dialogue, ridiculous appearance of the antagonists and unexciting plot twists in "The Village," released July 30, will not gain M. Night Shyamalan the same success as he had with "Signs" and "The Sixth Sense."

Sports

Top 10 Sporting Legacies

July 12

Few times can a coaching change rock the sports world. However, that's exactly what Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski's move to the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers would do. It would signal the shifting of power by college's most successful coach to professional sports' most successful franchise. It only seems appropriate to take a look at the ten greatest legacies in recent memory.

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'Garden State' of mind

By Emily Zemler | July 12

"Garden State," which "Scrubs" star Zach Braff wrote, directed and stars in, is a brilliant articulation of what it means to be stuck in your 20s, and how astounding it is when something comes along to free you.

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Former WAMU director sues AU, Ladner

By Phil Turner | July 12

Susan Clampitt, the former executive director of AU-owned WAMU-FM 88.5, who was fired Oct. 30, filed a $12 million lawsuit against AU and President Benjamin Ladner on June 30 for wrongful termination, the Washington Times reported July 12. A former employee of Clampitt's comments on her management.

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Singer-songwriters to play Tavern in August

By Anne Godlasky | July 12

Singer-songwriters Gavin DeGraw, Marc Broussard and Toby Lightman will perform in the Tavern Aug. 26 starting at 8 p.m. according to the artists' publicists.

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Interview with Taking Back Sunday

By Jorge Del Pinal | July 12

The new bassist for the band Taking Back Sunday talks about touring with Blink 182 and Warped Tour and compares recording on "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" with Taking Back Sunday's latest release, "Where You Want to Be."

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Poker picks up the slack during summer sports lull

By Phil Turner | July 12

In the seventh-inning stretch of summer, with almost all professional sports in their off-season, sports columnist Phil Turner finds solace in the World Series of Poker.

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AU asks court to reject WAMU lawsuit

July 12

AU asked the D.C. Superior Court to reject former WAMU Director Susan Clampitt's $12 million wrongful termination lawsuit, the Washington Times reported today, Aug. 18.

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The Killers vs. Franz Ferdinand

By Emily Zemler | July 12

This Battle of the Bands pits The Killers against Franz Ferdinand in a number of categories. See who comes out victorious.

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Music Notes - Aug. 20

July 12

Reviews of the latest album releases from emo-punk band My Chemical Romance, Pittsburgh favorites the Clarks, punk optimists Letter Kills and newcomers Instruction.

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Music Notes

July 12

This week's CD reviews cover the latest from Magnetic Fields, Jesse Malin, The Good Life, Devendra Banhart, Madvillain, and John Frusciante.

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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