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H1N1 vaccines coming to campus

The AU Health Center will be receiving its first H1N1 vaccines shortly, according to Director of the Student Health Center Dan Bruey.

Cab drivers protest

Several cab drivers servicing the Adams Morgan area have been refusing to work Saturday and Sunday nights in protest of a bill designed to regulate and limit the number of taxis operating in the D.C. area.

Crowd urges equal rights

Thousands of people converged on the West Lawn of the Capitol Oct. 11, decked out in everything from rainbow flags and glitter to chicken costumes — calling for equal rights for the gay community.

Panel explores principles of Buddhism, meditation

The ideals of Buddhism are open to people of all faiths because they teach non-exclusive concepts such as compassion and the wisdom to tell right from wrong, Buddhist teacher and master Her Eminence Mindrolling Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche said during a panel discussion held after the Dalai Lama’s Oct. 10 teachings.

D.C. unemployment increases

D.C.’s unemployment rate this August increased to 11.2 percent, a level not reached since June of 1983, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

WMATA strives to prevent future track suicides

Eight people have committed suicide by jumping into oncoming D.C. Metro trains this year, more than in previous years.

Truth in docs lasts no ‘Moore’

Contemporary documentary and fiction film are becoming increasingly intertwined, and I blame Michael Moore. Although Moore is frequently cited for violating the integrity of the documentary medium, he’s perhaps the most important — but by no means best ­­— documentary filmmaker of our time.

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Week in photos

Dalai Lama speaks about suffering, religious tolerance at AU event

His Holiness the Dalai Lama spoke to a crowd in Bender Arena Saturday and said human suffering and troubles are the result of human ignorance.

Slideshow for October 10, 2009

Comedian ‘weaves’ tale about hair

The idea of examining the sociological and financial aspect of the African-American hair culture was something that Chris Rock always wanted to do. It was not until his 8-year-old daughter Lola inquired why she did not have “good hair” that he was motivated to finally start the project. In an interview with The Eagle, Rock and fellow actor Nia Long discussed the motivation, struggles and triumphs that behind the making of “Good Hair.”

Award-winning ‘Jersey Boys’ proves more than typical tribute musical

The buzz around the show “Jersey Boys” has been significant ever since it won the Tony Award for Best New Musical in 2006. The show’s cross-country tour is currently playing at the National Theatre in D.C., and after seeing the show, you’ll certainly walk away thinking, “Oh, what a night!”

Coen brothers embark on ‘serious’ search for God in black comedy

The Coen brothers have a knack for creating films that dance a fine line between misery and hilarity. “A Serious Man” has the best of both qualities. Their newest film is perhaps one of their finest — a black comedy in its entirety that is also somewhat autobiographical.

‘Taste’ brags local flavors

Upon entering the Triangle, a myriad of delectable aromas wafted toward the visitors. Every conceivable variety of delicious food was well represented within a few square blocks. Music also played a part in the festival, as there was a live band for every block.

Hipsters sweat for Matt and Kim at Tav

When leaving the Matt and Kim show sweaty and bruised — and probably missing some personal belongings — the casualties of the night didn’t really matter. It was a crazy set, filled with screaming, singing and love. If you weren’t there, you should have been.

Humor abounds at Birchmere

During her show last Saturday, comedian Paula Poundstone chatted with a man who apparently worked for the Department of Health and had his own bar of soap with him. That bit soon somehow escalated into Poundstone ranting about llamas and how you can’t just buy one anymore.