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Detroit's Von Bondies: Not another garage band

By Costa Caloudas · Thursday, March 4, 2004

The residents of Detroit are completely oblivious to local music; there are countless indie bands that deviate from the garage formula, and - gasp - the scene isn't much of a scene at all. The Von Bondies aim to escape such a misnomer.

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Chekhov adaptation cries 'Uncle Vanya'

Monday, March 1, 2004

The Classika Theatre, a community theater with a maximum seating capacity of just over 80, finds difficulty staging "Uncle Vanya," a rather complex play by Anton Chekhov. Although director Ivan Kovatchev grew up in Bulgaria and witnessed the crumbling of the Soviet Bloc, the authenticity of this play seems most difficult to portray.

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Metro fares may rise again

By April Seipp · Monday, March 1, 2004

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's board of directors is considering increasing base fares by a maximum of 15 cents, as well as other initiatives to make and save money, in order to make up for a possible $36 million budget shortage, Metro officials said.

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Our listening guide to D.C.'s radio stations

By Emily Zemler | March 1

In an age when downloading music off the Internet is widespread, it is easy to forget that radio still exists. Today, radio stations are owned by large media companies that standardize playlists for channels across the nation. It is often annoying how the same songs are played over and over again. Still, sometimes there is little choice between turning on the radio or sitting in silence.

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Eagles topple Lafayette 90-82

By Ian Quillen | March 1

The AU Men's Basketball team closed the regular season by pushing its unbeaten streak to four games, sweeping a two-game Patriot League road trip to Army and Lafayette on Thursday and Saturday. The win at Lafayette secures the second seed for the Eagles (16-12, 10-4) in next weekend's PL tournament, with Bucknell (13-14, 9-5) losing 60-57 at Colgate on Sunday afternoon.

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Elections come to MGC 120

By Keith F. Shovlin | March 1

The elections for the Student Confederation, AU's student government, are just a click away as six computers in Mary Graydon Center 120 have replaced the paper ballot for this semester's election. Students can vote for their respective class officers, school councils' members and representatives to the General Assembly, AU's undergraduate-student legislature.

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Clear Channel: In control of the airwaves

By Neal Fersko | March 1

In the 1950s, radio was considered a wild frontier that could make or break up-and-coming regional talent. Frequencies carried stations across the barren airwaves that stretched through state lines and time zones. People like Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed could go wild and play a Little Richard record over a dozen times in a row with only his station manager to answer to.

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AU shuttle service faces scrutiny

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | March 1

Despite several complaints that have been filed surrounding safety and schedule issues of Park Bethesda shuttles, the University remains confident in its transportation system, which is under review, according to University officials. This year, the Office of Transportation Services has received 28 complaints in relation to the Park Bethesda shuttle service, said Thomas Leathers, manager of Transportation Services for Public Safety.

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SC candidates debate on ATV

By Kate Oczypok | March 1

Campus safety and communication barriers between the AU student body and the administration were among heated topics discussed by student government presidential candidates at last Thursday's ATV Student Confederation Presidential Debate in the Media Production Center.

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'Punk Rock Show' a staple of WVAU

By David Hodges | March 1

Ross Senack should write a book about multitasking. As he adjusts the setting on his soundboard, writes seven instant messages in a chat room with 32 people, changes two CDs, speaks into a microphone and interviews The Early November (a punk band), he also answers questions from The Eagle. It is in this hectic atmosphere that SOC senior Senack (also known as DJ Rossstar) plays two hours of punk music every Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m.

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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