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Smart draft picks essential to save borderline NFL franchises

The 2010 NFL Draft is three days away, and here are three teams worth keeping an eye on come draft time.

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ stays true to tradition

When playing a part as beloved, well-known and demanding as Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof,” there are definite dos and don’ts. It is important not to subtract from the character that has given it universal appeal. Tevye is such a cultural icon that it is of paramount importance that he remain recognizable. On the other hand, a large part of what makes Tevye so beloved in the first place is that those who have played him (Topol and Zero Mostel) have imbued the character with so much of themselves. It is important that the part be distinct and reflect the actor, with neither the role nor the player overwhelming the other.

Jose Theodore takes seat as Semyon Varlamov steps up in goal for Washington Capitals

Just under eight minutes into the first period, Andrei Kostitsyn fired a wrist shot past Jose Theodore to put the Washington Capitals down 2-0 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Middle East opens eyes to unknown

Dear Reader, This is my last abroad column. I’ve been abroad since last June, and have been writing this column since August. I’ve submitted a lot of articles to be published — most of them terrible, but hopefully a passable one or two managed to slip in. I maintain no illusions about my readership. I’ve only ever received two comments — one when I misspelled “Frankfurt,” and a response from AU Abroad when I revealed some less than estimable actions taken by a study-abroad provider. (I apologize for misspelling Frankfurt. Not sure how I missed that.) I imagine that you, dear reader, have come across this column the same way I did - waiting for someone at the University Center, skimming the tattered remains of a Scene section, looking for some hilariously uninformed pseudo-intellectual posturing you can mock when your friend arrives.

MUTEMATH pops bubbles, breaks rock ‘n’ roll mold

The Grammy-nominated alternative rock band MUTEMATH have their own style and their own groove. Even the band members themselves have difficulty defining what makes them so unique. The band’s tour with 30 Seconds to Mars will bring them to AU’s Bender Arena April 23. They are also just beginning to record their third album.

Director Derrick Borte’s debut knocks consumer obsession

Modern American society is a consumer culture where everything is bought and sold in a never entirely truthful relationship between buyer and seller. “The Joneses” takes that culture to the next logical conclusion in an emotional, funny and eye-opening movie about the blurred lines between customer and salesmen.

HBO series keeps music alive in post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans

The new HBO drama “Treme” follows the residents of a small New Orleans neighborhood three months after Hurricane Katrina. The pilot of the series, “Do You Know What it Means,” opens as locals prepare for the first second–line parade, a New Orleans tradition, since the storm. Musicians warm up as others dress themselves in feathers and prepare to walk. Many of the city’s residents have not returned, but those who have are determined to continue in the character that New Orleans is known for.

Family-focused art exhibition transforms trash into treasure

Before you even make your way to the entrance of the Hillyer Art Space, you’re greeted with what artist Clarke Bedford likes to call an “art car” — a mangled family van cluttered with chicken wire and scrapheap protrusions.

Dead jokes hold back ‘Death at a Funeral’ from laughs

The new “Death at a Funeral” film is the perfect example of America taking wry British humor and royally screwing it up. While it’s not the worst comedy of the year, “Death” was a remake that had no business being created in the first place, and what’s worse is that the script was written by the man who created the original, Dean Craig.

Music notes

Reviews of Neil Diamond's "Hot August Night/NYC," Patrick Park's "Come What Will" and Dr. Dog's "Shame, Shame."

Breaking: Local ANC commissioners criticize Army Corps of Engineers munition destruction

The Army Corps of Engineers began its munitions destruction operations today on federal property behind Sibley Hospital, prompting condemnation from several local Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners.

Few bright spots in Washington Capitals' game 1 loss to Montreal Canadiens

Don’t reach for the panic button just yet. While the Washington Capitals dropped the first game of their series against the Montreal Canadiens, all is not lost and there were certainly a few bright spots.

Student Government rewards students showing school spirit

The Student Government started a new campus campaign called "Fan Fridays," during which prizes will be given to students on campus sporting AU apparel.

April 15, 2010

Staff Editorial: Unpaid and undesired

Many students have noticed a change in the type of internships offered by AU’s CareerWeb. And while it may be subtle to some, it is a shift that affects the vast majority of AU students that hold an internship during their time on campus.

AU music club Spinoza plays in silence for charity

The members of Spinoza will prove more than practice makes perfect. This study group of musicians meets once a week to learn how to perfect their instruments. Spinoza’s Practice-a-thons promote dedication while raising support for the Sitar Arts Center, an organization that provides arts education to at-risk youth.

Runners' drive stands out from the track pack

Two AU runners stand out for their love of their sport on the track and field team this spring.