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MP3.com closes its browser

Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003

Dec. 2 was doomsday for independent music. As of noon Tuesday, Mp3.com closed its server and deleted its roughly 750,000 files, marking the end of the largest catalogue of free Internet downloads from hundreds of thousands of unsigned bands, as well as downloadable tracks from an array of artists on Universal Records, the site's former owner.

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Simon and Garfunkel play classic concert

By Joseph Popiolkowski · Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003

When Art Garfunkel, of '60s folk-rock duo Simon and Garfunkel, called "Kathy's Song" a song of "sweet nostalgia" at Sunday night's sold-out show in Toronto, the same could have been said of the entire evening. "Sorry it took us so long to get this together," Garfunkel told the audience of more than 18,000. "But we're thrilled to be here."

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Scrooge on the stage

By Kaitlyn Lavendar | December 4

It may be getting cold outside, but the production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," will leave audiences with that "oh so warm and fuzzy feeling." Brought to life at Ford's Theater, the tale of cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge's embracing of the spirit of the season is something that no one should miss.

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Breaking News: Arson sets trash afire in Anderson and Letts

By Mackenzie Ryan | December 4

A series of fires in Anderson and Letts halls early Friday morning are currently under investigation for arson, according to Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs. Five fires were set in trash cans in bathrooms and laundry rooms through the buildings, and evidence of attempted fires - which did not ignite - were found in five additional areas, and included posters on some residence-hall doors.

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Sports

Silver lining for Mens' Basketball

By Ian Quillen | December 4

It took longer than they would have liked, but after tough losses at home against Delaware on Nov. 26 and at Fairleigh Dickinson on Saturday, the Eagles snatched their first win of the season with an 83-69 win at Radford Tuesday. AU moves to 1-3 with the win while Radford drops to 3-2.

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Samurai staples to see

By Daniel Longino | December 4

Before you see Tom "Risky Business" Cruise strap on the kimono for "The Last Samurai," here are a few past samurai flicks worth seeing: descriptions of films from 7 Samurai to Ghost Dog

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Opinion

Letters to the Editor

November 24

Letters to the Editor of the Eagle, including discussion of Catch-22, the Enola Gay exhibit at the Smithsonian, the Eagle's portrayal of Greek Life, and other reports in recent issues

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Sports

V-ball takes PL title yet again

By Kevin Hilgers | November 24

Sunday's Patriot League Volleyball championship in Bender Arena had all the trappings of a typical match-up between AU and Bucknell. There were multiple lead changes, an aggressive Bucknell defense to counter AU's powerful hitting, and a yellow card given to the Bisons animated coach, Cindy Opalski. And, characteristic of the previous outings between the teams, the Eagles came out on top, proving to be too strong for the Bison.

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Vigil for Chinese detainees

By Stokely Baksh | November 24

The flicker of candlelight was seen on the main Quad last Friday as 30 Falun Gong practitioners held a candlelight vigil to 'rescue' practitioners who are persecuted in China. Members from AU's Falun Dafa Club and the AU community showed up to give their support and bring awareness to the campus about practitioners such as Dr. Charles Lee, who has been detained in China for over 10 months.

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Web exclusive: Present-day Irish immigrants come together "In America"

By Loren Bonner | November 24

According to Loren Bonner, " 'In America' is an ideal family holiday flick, depicting the tragic, yet magical and comical experience of an Irish immigrant family coming together and starting over in the all-too-real streets of modern Manhattan. It is a typical, yet touching and highly individualized film that shows how the terrible and the miraculous can co-exist."

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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