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‘Ben 10’ fails to make grade

Never has a game been quite so lousy with so few redeeming qualities. It would be difficult for even a younger child to have fun with "Ben 10: Alien Force Vilgax Attacks.”

Audiences ‘flip’ for Orley

Halloween may be over, but for those who aren’t quite ready to lay off the paranormal activity, there’s an interesting act coming to the D.C. Improv this weekend. His name is Flip Orley, and he’s not just any comedian: he’s also a hypnotist.

Risotto makes a tricky dish

If you’ve ever had a good risotto, you’ll know that it can be one of the greatest dishes on the face of the earth. If you’ve ever tried to make risotto, you’ll know it’s one of the toughest things to make well. If you’re still a little shaky in the kitchen, you might want to skip this one and go back to reading the sex column.

Embassies offer students sweet deal

Each year, scores of AU students don their Halloween costumes after class and set out with the goal of getting candy from as many foreign countries as possible.

Politics shouldn’t make or break relationships

Q: “I had a question for the sex column ... I have this crush on another guy. My problem is that I’m pro-life and he’s pro-choice. While he and I can’t have children, it’s more the idea that if we had children he would be OK with killing them. Is this enough to kill a relationship?”

‘Adding’ formula makes perfect ten

“Adding Machine: A Musical,” playing at Studio Theatre, is a prime example of a thought-provoking and entertaining work of theater. The performance is both delightful and disturbing, subverting musical conventions and ultimately making for a must-see theatrical endeavor.

Commentary: Frank talk from U.S. rep

A little after 4 p.m. last Thursday, Oct. 29, just hours after House Democrats unveiled their bill to reform health care in America, Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., arrived at the Library of Congress looking tired.

‘Michaels’ bring ‘wet hot’ comedy to D.C.

Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter have established themselves as comedy gods among fans of cult hit “Wet Hot American Summer” and TV shows such as “Stella” and “The State.” The duo now stars in their own show, “Michael and Michael Have Issues,” on Comedy Central.

Week in Pictures Nov. 2

Eagle rants

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November 2, 2009

Justice Department must be reformed, de-politicized

When John Ashcroft became Attorney General of the United States in 2001, he announced the Department of Justice’s initiative against “public corruption.” However, evidence has developed that the Department of Justice has been the source, not the opponent, of this corruption. Specifically, a study has come out that demonstrates that the Bush Administration’s Justice Department, under both Ashcroft and Gonzales, committed political profiling on local Democrats. This is a violation of the individual’s freedom to speak and associate and cannot be allowed to stand.

Men’s soccer triumphs 3-1 over Georgetown

After beating Georgetown Wednesday afternoon, AU men's soccer team is now unbeaten in its last nine matches.

Competition heats up in UEFA qualifying matches

The playoff games determining the final four Union of European Football Association’s qualifying spots in next summer’s World Cup in South Africa have been set. All four games are going to be close, since when it comes down to just one game anything can happen.

Athletes thrive at AU despite chaotic lives

Think you’ve got it bad as a student? Do you trouble waking up for an 8:30? Are you stressed out over research papers and midterms? Have you bee missing you parents? You might get some sympathy from the frat guy down the hall, but don’t expect any from AU athletes.

End of FB season answers questions

Complaints about the BCS are being heard across the country, which can only mean one thing: college football is entering the stretch run. Several questions will be answered as the season draws to a close, but many will also emerge. It is gearing up to be a tight race to the finish, one no one will be able to predict.

Colleges: stay out of students’ sex lives

This year, Tufts University decided to get involved in the sex lives of its students. The school implemented a policy prohibiting students from engaging in sexual activity in their residence halls while a roommate is present.