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Georgetown U. students clash with neighbors

By Luz Lazo | February 19

Growing tensions between Georgetown University students and neighborhood residents recently hit the roof as leaders of the Citizens Association of Georgetown encouraged area residents to videotape students' disruptive behavior. At a meeting of the Alliance for Local Living last month, association leaders said that concerned residents could film students' misconduct and send tapes to University officials, local media or the Metropolitan Police Department so that legal measures could be taken against the students.

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Music: Brit rockers unleash 'Cast of Thousands'

By Sarah Reed | February 19

There are some Anglophiles, like yours truly, who feel that Radiohead's "OK Computer" should be mass-mailed to every American. Others find it too eccentric, preferring to stick to more Brit-rock artists like Oasis and early Blur. However, in recent years, new British groups have culled from both styles to create a sort of "dream-pop indie" genre, with Elbow's sophomore release "Cast of Thousands" fitting neatly into the lot.

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Student OK after meningitis case

By Stokely Baksh | February 19

An AU student is doing better after being hospitalized for the rare disease bacterial meningitis, according to Student Health Center Director Bethany Chiaramonte. The student was admitted over the weekend, when the illness was diagnosed and treated early.

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Music: London looses lovely lyrics

February 19

A mess of emotionally taut guitars, shimmering and crashing as they combust against the vocal soundscape's jagged descents and soaring heights, opens the door to Monday In London's (MIL) debut "The Red Machine."

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The Freshman: Feb. 19, 2004

February 19

Visit The Freshman Online.

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Opinion

If you're going to San Francisco

By Heather Blandford | February 19

Guest columnist Heather Blandford discusses the recent insurgence by the mayor of San Francisco

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Opinion

Does religion influence your politics?

February 19

Students asked how their religious opinions are reflected in their political views

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Campus Briefs

By Kate Oczypok | February 19

Briefs from around campus: Founders Day Ball and Phil Bender for Holy Cross

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Opinion

Dirty tricks

By Derek Karikari-Apau | February 19

According to guest columnist Derek Karikari-Apau: 'The 2004 American presidential election is shaping up to be a rough one by recent standards, with questions already abundant about President Bush's National Guard service and Sen. John Kerry's private life.'

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Getting internships is on everyone's to do list in D.C.

By Joshua S. Wu | February 19

Some schools are known for their parties and their school spirit while others for their money-generating sports programs, but one the defining characteristics of AU is the large number of students who intern or are involved in co-op work. According to internship advisor Marie Spaulding, 75 to 80 percent of undergraduate students and 49 percent of graduate students report that they have done at least one co-op or internship while at AU.

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Film: 'Welcome to Mooseport'

By Tony Gershenson | February 19

Donald Petrie's biggest mistake of his career was trusting Ray Romano's ability to act. Nobody wants to see "Everybody Loves Raymond" any more than they have to, especially not for today's astronomical ticket prices. Petrie's skill as a director has shown through on numerous occasions with films like "Grumpy Old Men" (1993) and "How to Love a Guy in Ten Days" (2003), but he fails miserably in "Welcome to Mooseport."

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Prof. covers media in Central America

By Jeanette Kimmel | February 19

School of Communication professor Rick Rockwell held a book signing this Monday to promote his 2003 book, "Media Power in Central America," which explores the political and media landscape of Central America. Rockwell and co-author Noreene Janus began researching for the book in the 1990s, when they conducted more than 150 interviews in six Central American countries from El Salvador to Nicaragua.

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Weekend Hotspots

By Costa Caloudas | February 19

Music and amusements around D.C. for this weekend post-Valentine's, post-Presidents Day weekend.

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MTV interviews AU's political groups on the Quad

By Stokely Baksh | February 19

AU College Democrats and College Republicans joined together to speak their minds for MTV's satellite station, MTV University, yesterday on the Quad. A VJ asked 25 to 30 people in the crowd about their feelings on the platforms of their favorite candidates, giving the students the opportunity to shout out slogans and sound bites.

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Sports

Eagles fall to George Mason

By Elliot Smilowitz | February 19

Despite winning four of the eight contested matches, AU Wrestling fell to George Mason on Monday night, 30-15. Once again, forfeits in the 157-lb. and 174-lb. weight classes cost the Eagles valuable points. Leading the Eagles was senior Matt Pelligrino, who defeated Ed Tan by technical fall, winning 17-2 on points.

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Sports

Women's Tennis looks forward to PL hat trick

By Elliot Smilowitz | February 19

As AU Women's Tennis gears up for the spring season, head coach Carol Daniels feels very good about her team's chances in the Patriot League. "I have a lot of confidence in our chances of winning the league," she said. "It's most likely going to come down to Army, Colgate and us," she said of the PL.

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Tenleytown businesses may face relocation

By George Los | February 19

Proposed changes to Wisconsin Avenue's Tenleytown corridor have threatened to close Babe's Billiards Cafe and Martens Volvo, near the Safeway grocery store, and put larger residential and mixed-use buildings in their place. IBG Partners, LLC, a real estate acquisition company, has entered into a contract-purchase agreement with the owner of the building at 4600 Wisconsin Ave. NW, which currently houses Babe's Billiards, a popular hangout for AU students.

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