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Weekend Hot Spots

Concerts and other events coming up this weekend.

Provost once AU student

For many students who attend AU, their college years are a journey for valuable information and tools that prepare them for their careers throughout the world. Neil Kerwin, AU's provost, discovered early that he would not have to travel the world in search of a career.

Carrie conquers campus

I have a small bone to pick with one of the sororities here at AU - Alpha Epsilon Phi. Well, I have nothing against the AEPhi's in particular. I know a few of them, and they all seem to be pretty swell people. And their mascot is brilliant. The giraffe. Giraffes have many of the qualities that a group of young, educated women would want in a mascot.

Vampires that suck

A feud between two houses stretching back for 1,000 years, two families are torn apart by a love too powerful to die. Len Wiseman's "Underworld" is a fast-paced amalgam of Shakespearean love affairs, the choreography of "The Matrix" and the cinematography and story of "Blade."

Editorial Cartoon: September 18, 2003

The Bard goes Hollywood

The comedic worlds of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and Hollywood glitz and glamour have collided into a modern show, "Shakespeare in Hollywood." The world premiere of the play by Ken Ludwig opened Friday at the Arena Stage's intimate Fichandler Theatre.

He Said: Not a first-date flick

The new film "Anything Else" is reviewed from the male point of view.

Campus News Briefs

News from around campus about Campusfood.com, a new fraternity, a recent ranking for the Kogod School of Business and a Greek event Saturday.

Debate: Dean has the remedy, but not the medicine

The Eagle's Thursday Debate takes a look at the Generation Dean movement as Evan Tucker shares his doubts about Dean.

Not Quite Wrong: 09.18.2003

Independent film festivals make cameos in the District

Moviegoers have been paying closer attention to independent and foreign films recently. Those who have joined the indie-followers should check out several local film festivals for a less mainstream viewing experience. Sundance Film Series Present to Oct. 31 In a first ever event, Loews and the Sundance Film Channel have joined forces to give moviegoers an opportunity to see independent films.

AU's Web site look revamped

The new american.edu Web site, launched three weeks ago, boasts a colorful new title page, links to various AU interests and features University news and updates. "The new design provides more interaction and a different experience for the visitor to the AU Web site," Media Relations Director Todd Sedmak said.

Police Blotter

The Public Safety log of events for Sept. 13 through 17.

Express paper new to D.C.

Students may notice some blaringly yellow newsstands around campus. Within these bright boxes they'll find Express, a free Washington Post publication targeted at students, commuters and other "infrequent readers." The tabloid-style format features color photographs and graphics and brief stories within about 20 to 24 pages.

Making buddies and booty calls

So, I know everybody is having sex. We are into the first month of school, so I hope all of you have committed yourself to one person (all right, fine - two or three people). And I hope you no longer have sex due to influential substances or hopes to climb the social hierarchy.

Film festivals provide new outlooks

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to walk down the red carpet, brushing elbows with some of Hollywood's top stars, while thousands of paparazzi cameras flash around you? Well, SOC senior Melissa Hurley doesn't have to wonder; she was there.

Foreign students travel less

AU's international student community is having more difficulties than before traveling in and out of the U.S. since various government agencies like the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of Homeland Security have implemented a number of security measures that involve all international students on F-1 and J-1 student visas.