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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 · Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004

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."

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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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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.

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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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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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Easy layup for AU over winter break

By Jesse Epstein | January 15

Sometimes a five-game losing streak is just what a team needs to awaken a sleeping giant. And that sleeping giant is the AU Women's Basketball team, picked to finish second in the Patriot League.

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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