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Czech football: More than an American sporting event

By Dan Zak | November 3

As columnist Dan Zak tell us, "It figures that the Czech football league is named the Gambrinus Liga. Gambrinus is one of the top three brews in Prague, next to Pilsner Urquell and Staropramen. Gambrinus is the less bitter, lighter cousin of Pilsner. Strange then, that at a football match between Sparta (a northern neighborhood of Prague) and Brno (a city in the south of the Czech Republic), not a single spectator drank beer."

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Cheap ways to enter 'The Matrix'

By Michael Vallebuona | November 3

Halloween may be over, but it's not too late (or too expensive) to jump on "The Matrix" bandwagon.

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Class presidents: Like sis, like bro

By Megan Slack | November 3

Some say political ambition runs in the family. Mark Stern, Class of 2007 president, and his sister EJ, Class of 2004 president, are no exception to this rule. After working together in student government organizations in their hometown in Alabama, the two once again share the common bond of leadership here at AU.

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Opinion

Iraq war isn't over -- yet

By Zachary Constantino | November 3

According to Zachary Constantino: "Suicide car bombers are wreaking havoc across Iraq. Congress is clamoring for the withdrawal of U.S. forces and the implementation of a clear 'exit strategy.' Assassins have murdered senior Iraqi clerics and government officials. From the perspective of most nightly news pundits, the situation is dire and rapidly deteriorating. Fortunately, history offers a far better and less hysteria-prone conception of recent events."

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The voice of x1100

By Kate Oczypok | October 30

Many AU students may not know Peter Schline, but most recognize his voice. Schline is the man behind many of the voice mails and x1100 - the extension virtually every student dials hoping for snow and class cancellations.

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Congressmen propose bill to lower tuition

By Rebecca Bellville | October 30

Two congressmen plan to introduce legislation that would force private and public colleges to keep their tuition increases at a level comparable with the rate of inflation.

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Not Quite Wrong October 30

By Ross Nover | October 30

Ross Nover's Not Quite Wrong for October 30: Things you didn't want to know about your roommate

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Gender-bending 'Mommie'

By Daniel Longino | October 30

"Die Mommie Die!" works as both a parody and homage of '60s detective films in which the protagonist is an aging celebrity, fading in a whirlwind of lies, sex and murder.

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Three student deaths force NYU to confront suicide

October 30

National Brief

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'The Invisible Band' rocks D.C.

By Costa Caloudas | October 30

Scot band Travis plays politically aware tunes to 9:30 club crowd.

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Older horror movies make for greater scares

By Neal Fersko | October 30

Frightening films to watch with the lights out for a truly haunting Halloween.

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Opinion

Thursday Debate: Students must take personal responsibility

October 30

AU's new drug policy, which notifies parents of students for anything from a minor infraction to major abuse of illegal drugs, is a flawed policy. The administration appears to recognize the maturity level of its students in some areas of campus life -University bureaucrats aren't calling parents when their son or daughter is doing poorly in a class or doesn't attend enough classes. But such is not the case when it comes to drug or alcohol use.

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Curing the voting booth blues

By Holli Chmela | October 30

Young people are not taking an active role in politics today, and students and a panel of notable guests discussed why at Tuesday night's American Forum, entitled "The Great Disconnect: Why Young People Don't Vote."

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'Brother Bear' spiritless

By Daniel Longino | October 30

As one of Disney's last outings in the traditional medium of hand-drawn animation, "Brother Bear" serves as a test for Disney's ability for continued success in this medium. The signs do not look good.

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Weekend Hot Spots

October 30

The bands to see now in D.C.

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Sports

Wide World of Club Sports

October 30

Goings-on this week with the Equestrian and Rugby teams.

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Where to strut your spooky side

October 30

Whether or not you feel too old to trick-or-treat, you're definitely too young to stay at home on a Friday night. So partake in a costume contest, go on a bar crawl or shiver with antici...pation at the sight of Dr. Frankenfurter's fishnets.

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