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The Freshman: Feb. 12, 2004

February 12

Adam Corpora's comic The Freshman for 12 February 2004

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Mayor Williams discusses District's concerns in summit across street

By Stokely Baksh | February 12

Education was the key concern among Ward 3 residents who attended last night's Neighborhood Citizen's Summit at the Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, where D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams spoke about the challenges and solutions that face the District.

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Opinion

Staff editorials: From heart... to heart

February 12

The Eagle Staff presents its opinions on two imminent issues: a proposed restriction on smoking in D.C., and the financial implications of Valentine's Day

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McNair focuses on a safer AU

By Samantha O'Neill | February 12

Campus safety has been a major concern for the AU community since the latter part of fall semester, when a series of sexual attacks occurred on campus. As a safeguard against crime, Michael McNair, the newly hired acting director of Public Safety, is determined to ensure that the campus is as safe as possible.

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D.C. looks to make bars smoke-free

By Lucia Walinchus | February 12

The D.C. government is considering a bill that would make it illegal to smoke in any bar, nightclub or restaurant in D.C. Advocates of smoke-free workplaces have also requested an initiative that will appear on ballots in November if the referendum is approved in a hearing Wednesday.

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CD Review: The Walkmen

By Costa Caloudas | February 12

Occasionally, a band will lob up a hook so vigorously haunting it will revisit you at the most anomalous of times - when you're trying to perform a trivial task (tying your shoes, for example), when you find yourself staring out the window during a prolonged lecture, and when you dream. This staying power can validate a band's worth or, in some cases, the ability to annoy an unsuspecting listener.

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Media influences campaigns

By Joseph Popiolkowski | February 12

American voters are hungry for and expect indicators, such as in a sporting event, in media coverage of the Democratic presidential race, said David Corn, Washington editor of The Nation magazine, at Tuesday night's American Forum in Ward 1. "Most of the media's coverage of American politics has been as a spectator sport," Corn said.

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Opinion

Thanks, but I'm going to pass

By Michael Inganamort | February 12

Conservative columnist Michael Inganamort discusses the (non)issue of Social Security and the future for retirees

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Theatre: 'La Dama Duende'

By Pamela Martin | February 12

"La Dama Duende" (The Phantom Lady), a comedy of the Spanish Golden Age by Pedro Calder¢n de la Barca, has been reincarnated by the GALA Hispanic Theatre under the direction of Hugo Medrano. Originally written and set in the 17th century, the show retains its meaning and gains some spunk in Medrano's new setting: Spain in the 1920s.

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Film: 'The Dreamers'

By Dan Zak | February 12

For people who love movies, watching "The Dreamers" is like experiencing one long, sustained orgasm. But the pleasure has nothing to do with the rampant nudity or disarming sex scenes, and everything to do with the way director Bernardo Bertolucci celebrates the iconic movies of the '20s and '30s, French New Wave films, Nicholas Ray and the American movies of the '50s and, indeed, the entire medium of film - even the film he is making.

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Sports

Women's B-ball downs Midshipmen

By Jesse Epstein | February 12

The Women's Basketball team bounced back from a loss at Bucknell to beat the Navy Midshipmen 59-48 at Bender Arena Wednesday night. AU was led by senior guard Kaitlyn Schuyler and junior forward Kim Salem, who each scored 17 points in the contest. Salem also pulled down nine rebounds.

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Sports

AU wrecks Navy, ends slump

By Ian Quillen | February 12

Mired in a slump - losing two of its last three games - the AU Men's Basketball team entered Tuesday night's home game against Navy looking to change all the trends it could. The Eagles altered their starting lineup, starting freshman guard Linas Lekavicius for the first time this season, in place of junior guard Jason Thomas. And they refocused their offensive strategy, refusing to settle for poor outside shots like in recent games.

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Three musings on life, lust and labors of love

February 12

Three unique stories about love, plus a list of five unique gifts to help the stumped Valentine.

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Bob Dylan knockin' on AU's door

By Emily Zemler | February 12

Bob Dylan and his band will play AU's Bender Arena on Saturday, April 3, as part of his upcoming nationwide tour, which begins on March 1 in St. Louis. The concert, presented by I.M.P., will be open to the public as well as AU students. Tickets will go on sale to the general public this Saturday, Feb.

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Roosevelt Franklin refreshes hip-hop

By Brian Halprin | February 12

In a time when hip-hop seems to be either club anthems or underground kids talking in pseudo-scientific next-level jargon, a project comes out of the woodwork to just flat-out have a good time. Roosevelt Franklin, made up of Kimani from The Masterminds and Mr. Len of Company Flow, piece together an album addressing relationships and politics, but mostly the need to bring hip-hop back to being fun.

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Campus Briefs

By Kate Oczypok | February 12

Senior is Mass. Cherry Blossom princess Senior Melissa Chin was chosen to represent Massachusetts as the 2004 Cherry Blossom Princess during the Annual National Cherry Blossom Festival to be held in D.C. March 27 to April 11. State societies chose one princess based on accomplishments, community service, leadership and poise.

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Sports

Lennox the great

By Ian Quillen | February 12

Ian Quillen, sports columnist: 'Lewis fought and beat everyone who wanted to fight him. And he should rank among the greatest boxers of all time. 'But with the media giving only moderate attention to his retirement, it's already clear that he won't.'

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