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Mountain Hawks prey on Eagles

By Jesse Epstein · Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004

After opening their Patriot League season in such promising fashion, the Lady Eagles suffered a critical blow on Saturday losing 69-55 to Lehigh at Bender Arena. "Our offensive execution was poor and we didn't take care of the ball," AU head coach Shann Hart said.

Turn the page and roll the credits

By Dan Zak and Loren Bonner · Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004

It's tough being a consumer of entertainment these days. Pay $15 for the book or $9 to see the movie? Read the book first before seeing the movie adaptation, or wait until after? It's a toss-up in terms of quality, but one thing is sure: for the quantity of sales revenue in a book-to-movie crossover, the sky's the limit.

Hi, I'm the new Democrat

By Kevin Sheneberger · Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004

The new Democrat columnist of Lean Left introduces himself and discusses the strengths of the nation and their treatment by the administration.

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Funk Brothers doo-wop the Birchmere

By Michael Menachem | January 22

The Funk Brothers caused a raucous audience to dance, clap and work some naughty moves on performers at the Birchmere music hall in Alexandria, Va., Monday night. For those who are not familiar with the band, guest vocalist Peabo Bryson described the Funk Brothers best by saying that "their music is the fabric of our society."

Sports

More intensity needed for Men's Hoops

By Kevin Hilgers | January 22

Columnist Kevin Hilgers gives his take on the needs of AU Men's Basketball.

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Film review: "The Company"

By Dan Zak | January 22

"The Company" is one of those movies that, because of its ill-timed opening, will not be seen by the audience size it deserves. When the film opens tomorrow, it will be too late for serious consideration for the Academy Awards, and the praise it deserves has already been rationed by critics who are busy flinging theirs at Oscar bait.

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Mens' basketball falls to 2-1 in Patriot League

By Ian Quillen | January 22

The Men's Basketball team finished Saturday's Patriot League clash against visiting Lehigh on an offensive stretch colder than the frigid air bearing down on D.C. With at least a tie for the PL lead on the line, the Eagles did not make a field goal for the last 10:34 of the game, including one overtime session.

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Blink 182 grows up

January 15

Alex Kargher feels the positives in Blink 182's new self-titled album.

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Dean wins district primary

By April Astor | January 15

Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean emerged as the victor in the D.C. Democratic presidential primary Tuesday. Dean received 43 percent of the vote and the Rev. Al Sharpton received 34 percent. Carol Moseley Braun, a former Illinois Senator, got 12 percent and Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich garnered 8 percent of the vote.

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MLK Day: Seeing 'the fierce urgency of now'

By Stokely Baksh | January 15

Shaconna Haley, a doctoral student of sociology, will spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day at home with her 6-year-old son, Zuri, as she has done for the last couple of years. Haley talks to her son about the struggle and the civil rights movement, the affirmation of the strong black man and of strong leadership, all of which King stood for, she said.

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'Torque' spins to a dead stop

By Daniel Longino | January 15

According to Daniel Longino, "While 'Torque' isn't meant to be an intellectual endeavor by any means, it lacks any ingenuity and takes few risks, resulting in a very run-of-the-mill product."

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Britney on the rebound with 'Toxic' video

By Michael Vallebuona | January 15

After her disappointing video for "Me Against The Music," Britney Spears convinced critics (including this one) that the end of her Top-40 reign was nearing. Fortunately, the 55 hours Spears spent as a loyal, devoted wife in Las Vegas must have refreshed her waning creative brilliance, because the newly released video for "Toxic" is as cool, polished and intoxicating as a chilled can of Sapporo.

Sports

Men's B-ball torpedoes Navy

By Ian Quillen | January 15

Navy had no answer for AU senior guard Andres Rodriguez, who set a school and conference record with 19 assists Wednesday night. Nor did they have an answer for freshman guard Andre Ingram, who scored a career-high 27 points, including eight three pointers, in the same game.

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Bitter, bothered by beany brew

By L. Russell "Rusty" Allen IV | January 15

The Eagle welcomes back L. Russell Allen, its humor columnist.

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Not Quite Wrong: Jan. 15, 2004

By Ross Nover | January 15

Ross Nover's comic Not Quite Wrong for Jan. 15, 2004

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AU Librarian dies over break after illness

By Keith F. Shovlin | January 15

Helen Goldstein, AU's associate librarian in charge of Access Services, died Dec. 31 after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Goldstein, 45, worked in the Library for 23 years since graduating from AU. "She's one of the finest librarians I've ever worked with," University librarian Patricia Wand said.

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Film Review: 'Along Came Polly'

By Emily Zemler | January 15

Emily Zemler thinks Ben Stiller is unfunny, unattractive and unoriginal in "Along Came Polly," co-starring Jennifer Aniston.

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Meet the new AD

By Kevin Hilgers | January 15

The Eagle interviews Joni Comstock, the new athletic director here at AU.

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Hardest person to help is sometimes yourself

By Allison Weil | January 15

Columnist Allison Weil writes about self-improvement and how, while it's mostly a lonely struggle, it can't be done without help from friends and family.

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Jobs outlook up for seniors

By Marissa Friedman | January 15

Seniors graduating this spring will have an easier time finding jobs than last spring's graduates, according to a recent survey of 450 large and small companies.

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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