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THE DISTRICT EATS ALONE TONIGHT - Adams Morgan hosts Bardia's New Orleans Café, a Cajun twist on the traditional coffee joint.

Southern café heats up D.C.

By David Lewis · Monday, April 27, 2009

The streets of Northwest Washington are infested with chic and (very) expensive cafés. It's hard to find a cup of coffee under $3, let alone a place that's not too noisy while you're drinking expensive coffee. Enter Bardia's New Orleans Café. This small gem of a restaurant in Adams Morgan provides a mellowness that is rare in a city fond of food trends.

Cursive scratches script for new tunes

By S.A. Hughes · Monday, April 27, 2009

If you're looking for a diversion from finals week of the rock 'n' roll persuasion, the May 3 Cursive show at Black Cat may be the remedy for your exam blues. Cursive will be touring throughout most of summer 2009 supporting their new album "Mama, I'm Swollen," which was released in March by Saddle Creek Records.

AU ranks in green challenge ranks

By Meg Fowler · Monday, April 27, 2009

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized AU for the first time this year as a winner of the College and University Green Power Challenge, which involved 44 colleges in 22 conferences nationwide. AU bought the most green power out of all universities in the Patriot League and 20th out of all of the universities in the Challenge, according to this year's rankings on the EPA Web site.

PUT TO THE TEST - Panelists Michelle Bernard (left) and Tucker Carlson (right) discuss President Obama's first 100 days in office. The two split on the wisdom of his decisions.

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Panel rates Obama's 100 days

By Howie Perlman | April 27

Speakers from across the political and media worlds disagreed over how much President Barack Obama helped or hurt America during the first 100 days of his presidency in interviews with The Eagle and at a Kennedy Political Union event in Bender Arena Sunday evening.

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Metro brief

April 27

At least 15 protesters vandalized two banks near Logan Circle Saturday morning, The Washington Post reported. The protesters, dressed in black, caused more than $110,000 in damage to a PNC Bank and Wachovia Bank, according to the Post. They used bricks and hammers to smash windows and made anti-World Bank and anti-International Monetary Fund symbols with red paint.

Sports

NL Central has more work to do

By Sam Lindauer | April 27

With almost a month of the young season finished, we continue to preview the MLB with a look at the National League Central. Last year's NL Central champs, the Chicago Cubs, have the most talent in their division. The Cubs have a strong lineup, which includes Alfonso Soriano, Derek Lee and Aramis Ramirez.

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Art forges connections between consumers

By Jordan Coughenour | April 27

Last weekend, I had the epiphany that there is hardly a more pleasurable way to pass two hours waiting in line than by debating the ethics of stage diving. As I waited in line to enter Lily Allen's concert at the 9:30 club, I realized I had drastically overestimated my ability to occupy myself for such a large expanse of time with only a copy of the New Yorker.

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AU gets new vendors

By Lindsey Anderson | April 27

A grab-and-go sandwich shop, a Tex-Mex food stand and an Apple Store will appear on campus this fall, replacing Pura Vida, Chick-fil-A and the empty spot in the tunnel. A redesigned Eagle's Nest will also open by the start of fall semester. The sandwich shop will have fresh, ready-made sandwiches and salads that students will not have to wait in line for, said Director of Auxiliary Services JoDe Norris.

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Magic hits theaters

April 27

As the semester draws to a close and everybody is soon to head elsewhere, The Scene staff wanted to ensure our readers don't miss this summer's upcoming films. From childbirth to sickness to wizards, there's a lot going on. And if you don't read it in The Scene, how would you ever know about it? Here are some of our top picks of what we hope will turn out to be must-sees in June and July.

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Campus brief

April 27

The person responsible for damage to a men's rest room in Bender Arena during last month's Relay for Life fundraiser has turned himself in to Public Safety, event organizer Julie Rinehart said in a letter to The Eagle. "[The responsible party] offered the Relay committee his sincere apologies," Rinehart said in the letter.

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New drug could erase memories

By Lindsey Anderson | April 27

A group of New York researchers believe they may have blocked the retention of memories by applying a drug to a specific area in rat brains, according to The New York Times. The implications include alleviating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, altering addiction and enhancing memory, according to the Times.

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TDR tray removal reduces food waste

By Katie Litvin | April 27

Removing trays from the Terrace Dining Room results in less waste produced, an AU environmental science class announced Wednesday, on Earth Day. Professor Kiho Kim's class removed trays on six randomly selected sample days starting in February and measured the amount of waste left on plates.

FIGHTING BACK FOR A WIN - Washington center David Steckel battles for the puck with Sean Avery during the Capitals 5-3 win. The victory evens the series at 3-3 with the final game at the Verizon Center on Tuesday. Avery had been scratched in Game 5 due to

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Caps push series to the brink

By Andrew Tomlinson | April 27

The Washington Capitals are one win away from completing a comeback of momentous proportions, led by the supporting cast of Matt Bradley, Tom Poti and Brooks Laich. Game 7 is Tuesday and you can bet your life that the Capitals are more than ready. They were in this position last year against the Philadelphia Flyers, but squandered their opportunity to advance to the second round in overtime.

Opinion

Addressing disability needs

April 27

A few weeks ago, Public Safety woke Yazan Khalaf, a junior in the School of Public Affairs, in the middle of the night. They had come to his dorm room to tell him his scooter had been stolen. It was removed from where it was parked, in the hallway outside Khalaf's door, thrown down a flight of stairs and broken.

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Metro calendar

April 27

Monday, April 27 Lecture: Environmental Challenges 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. WHERE: Library of Congress, Whittall Pavilion, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E. METRO: Capitol South (blue and orange lines) INFO: Barry Hill of the U.

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Senate censures AUTO commissioner

By Jimm Phillips | April 23

The Undergraduate Senate voted to censure AUTO Commissioner Zack Schwartz during a special session late Wednesday night and approved a motion encouraging Student Government Comptroller Eric Goldstein to file charges against him in connection with allegations he misused AUTO vans. The body also approved ...

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Correction for April 16

April 23

In "Frank will speak at SPA graduation," The Eagle incorrectly reported that each commencement speaker receives an honorary degree. In fact, a speaker may refuse an honorary degree if receiving the degree could be perceived as a conflict of interest. The Eagle regrets the error.

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National brief

April 23

The Pennsylvania State Education Department is planning to institute new security procedures after a 10-year-old boy ordered standardized tests to play school, the Associated Press reported. Hempfield Area School District Director of Pupil Services Rebecca Costello told the AP the boy hopes to be a teacher when he grows up and was not trying to cheat when he filled out an online order form and faxed it to the exam company.

ROLE PLAY - Robert Downey Jr. is given a few tips by real-life journalist Steve Lopez on the set of "The Soloist," a film based on a series of columns written by Lopez about local violin virtuoso Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, played by Jaime Foxx. The film fai

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'Soloist' lacks personal note

By Jordan Coughenour | April 23

For a movie that profiles the crashes and falls of Beethoven's greatest symphonies and attempts to capture the heartbeat of Los Angeles itself, "The Soloist" feels remarkably claustrophobic. Despite immersive and touching performances by its stars, Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx, the film never reaches a viable climax and lacks any significant character or theme development.

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Holocaust survivor recounts experience

By Katie Litvin | April 23

As a child who just survived the Holocaust, Erika Neuman told her mother she would never speak to her in German "because I hate the Germans like I've never hated anybody." She has remembered her father's response in the 50 years since: "you're no better than the worst German.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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