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Shameful Olympics

By Jesse Epstein | July 12

I'm sorry. Am I the only one who sees what a truly disastrous Olympic games this has been for the United States of America? In the past two weeks, our country could've gone to war, changed the Constitution or raised gas prices higher...and that still would've been better than what actually happened in Athens.

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Harold and Kumar get stoned, but hardly rock

July 12

This movie is fun and that's most important. It's summer and everyone likes to have fun. If that involves following the unlikely exploits of the new Cheech and Chong on a road trip through clich?, so be it.

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Gurnee replaces Woods as Catholic chaplain

By Anne Godlasky | July 12

The Rev. William Gurnee will greet the AU community this fall as he takes the place of Roman Catholic Chaplain Keith Woods in the Kay Spiritual Life Center. Gurnee said he was "thrilled" when he found out that Cardinal McCarrick, the archbishop of D.C., had assigned him to AU.

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Campaigning and Conventions

By Summer Carson | July 12

By Summer Carson Eagle Contributing Writer As you tuned into CNN this summer in an attempt to pick your favorite candidates for the November 2004 election, AU students were feverishly working on the campaign trail. Will President George W. Bush prevail and become a two-term president, or will John Kerry sweep up like he did in the Democratic caucuses? Nick Terzulli, former Student Confederation President, spent his summer working for the Republican National Convention in hopes for the re-election of President Bush.

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Letter Kills poised to release debut LP

By Jorge Del Pinal | July 12

Southern Californian upstarts Letter Kills, who will visit D.C. Aug. 4, bring to the scene an original style of rock that blends the influences of everyone from Guns 'N Roses to Bob Dylan.

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Spree's glee is evident on 'Heavy' new album

By Daniel Longino | July 12

So, 25 guys and gals in white robes singing about the sun and how it makes them smile. Ah, the most cracked-out band in the world is back, and this time, they're not just in car commercials. The Polyphonic Spree - the best thing to come out of Texas since ... well, ever - have released their best CD.

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Sports

Oh where may the Expos lay?

By Kevin Hilgers | July 12

The years of uncertainty about baseball's Montreal Expos might finally come to a head this month. The Associated Press recently reported that league officials will decide where to put the struggling franchise after the July 13 All-Star Game, and Northern Virginia and D.C. seem to be the frontrunners.

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Opinion

Plenty to get involved in for the politically minded

By Elliot Smilowitz | July 12

As the home of the federal government, D.C. is the political hub of America. It comes as no surprise, then, that many students who come to AU are politically active. You certainly don't need to be politically active to have an enriching experience at AU, but if you do take an interest in politics, this is a great place to spend four years.

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Acting in 'Menagerie' glistens

By Andrea Vazzano | July 12

Sally Field and her co-stars give audiences a fresh perspective on "The Glass Menagerie" in the Kennedy Center's production of the Tennessee Williams classic.

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Bill against file-sharing passes in Senate

By Rob Chamberlain | July 12

Congress has been working on a bill that could dramatically aid the Recording Industry Association of America in its quest to stop illegal file-sharing. The bill aims to involve the Justice Department in suing file-sharers while giving the department $2 million to fund the effort.

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WCL prof acts as delegate at Democratic Convention

By Stokely Baksh | July 12

Washington College of Law professor Jamin Raskin went to the Democratic National Convention in Boston as a John Kerry delegate elected by Democrats Abroad. He tells of his experience at the convention and his views on expatriate voting power.

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Why documentaries dominate

July 12

A multitude of documentaries, varying as widely in style as they have in subject matter, have been released in the past few years. Some credit digital filming for the explosion, while others say documentaries have become popular because people yearn for something authentic.

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Interview: 'Garden' creator connects to viewers

By Emily Zemler | July 12

Zach Braff, the star of the NBC comedy "Scrubs" and now the writer, director and actor of the film "Garden State," shares his experiences making the movie and describes how feeling lost helped him find his way in screenwriting.

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Freshman Service Experience's first student-directed year succeeds

By Stokely Baksh | July 12

With less than a week before classes begin, 545 AU freshmen have completed more than 14,000 hours of community service around the District by volunteering in landscaping, maintenance, and working with children and the elderly as part of AU's annual Freshman Service Experience, according to FSE leaders.

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Punk rockers Face to Face make final D.C. stop

By Jorge Del Pinal | July 12

20, 2004 Earlier this year, southern California punk veterans Face to Face announced their retirement. But before it was to become official, the band wanted to do one more cross-country trek. Their final tour stopped at the 9:30 club Aug. 17.

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A week without sales tax

By Anne Godlasky | July 12

There will be no sales tax on clothing, shoes, accessories and school supplies in D.C. stores from Aug. 7 to Aug. 15, the D.C. Council announced in late July.

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The best of Bethesda

By Blair Payne | July 12

While D.C. offers a wide variety of shopping, dining and social life, other areas nearby are worth a visit. Bethesda, located on the Metro's Red Line, is an upscale town that boasts an impressive milieu of restaurants.

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