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District's 'Blue Line' channels '90s influences

By Hilary Leister · Monday, April 20, 2009

When Washingtonians hear the words "the blue line," they should no longer think of the Metrorail. Instead, they should picture Ross Jacobson, Ben Payes, Nick Scialli and Dave Chaletzky - the four members of The Blue Line, an up-and-coming local band that's been charming fans with their rocking rhythms, catchy lyrics and charismatic style.

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Film showcases broadway casting

By Marivic Tagala · Monday, April 20, 2009

At some point in our young lives, we've all wanted to be on stage whether singing, dancing or acting. That's why so many viewers tune into "American Idol" or "So You Think You Can Dance" each week. We want to see these everyday people like ourselves achieve their dreams and practice their passions.

Sunny songs sizzle

By Jordan Coughenour · Monday, April 20, 2009

There's no more assured way to make yourself miserable than by playing The Beach Boys in the wintertime. There are certain songs, movies and even books that should be banished from your shelves or iPods during the snowy months of the year. Playing the classic strums and "oo-ee-oos" of "Good Vibrations" with anything more than shorts and a T-shirt on is the musical equivalent to the electric chair.

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CASJ petitions for Aramark benefits

By Anna Tuman | April 20

AU's Community Action and Social Justice Coalition is petitioning to get fair benefits for Aramark, Bon Appetit and other subcontracted company workers at the university. "This campaign is something that we took upon ourselves after talking to the workers about their conditions," said Geoff Ramsey, a sophomore in the School of International Service and an organizer of CASJ's Solidarity With AU Workers Campaign.

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Two party dialogue creates true progress

By Jong Eun Lee | April 20

For two years I have had the privilege to write as an editorial columnist for The Eagle. As a blue dog Democrat, I have continuously strived to present my sincere, but also balanced, views on political issues. To some, my columns may have been too nuanced and lacking zeal for the Democratic Party line.

SECURITY THREATS - AU alumna Frances Townsend spoke to the AU community Wednesday about the current national security issues the country faces, discussing such issues as the threat of computer hackers. Townsend served as a Homeland Security adviser for fo
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Alumna talks security

By Howie Perlman | April 20

President Obama's most significant homeland security challenges will involve fighting terrorists on the ground and protecting the United States from criminals who abuse digital technology, said Frances Townsend, an AU alumna who served as former President George W. Bush's homeland security advisor between 2004 and 2007, during a Kennedy Political Union event Wednesday.

WALK IT OUT - Participants in the third annual Walk for Lupus proceeded down Pennsylvania Avenue sported butterfly signs and pictures of Lupus victims to raise money and awareness for lupus. Several participants wore shirts representing the person they we
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Students walk for lupus

By Lindsey Anderson | April 20

Paper butterflies floated down Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday as participants in the third annual Walk for Lupus Now held their signs high and moved to the tune of Unk's "Walk it Out." Walkers paraded through the starting line's balloon arch and headed toward the Capitol.

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SG closes door on public scrutiny

April 20

The Student Government was busy, busy, busy Sunday as they unanimously passed a bill about AUTO oversight in response to allegations of misuse by AUTO Commissioner Zack Schwartz. Not that we know exactly what happened, because the Undergraduate Senate decided to hold most of the session behind closed doors, barring anyone - including SG President Seth Cutter and any Eagle reporter - from listening in.

HEAR ME ROURKE - Mickey Rourke's acting talent is undermined in his new film, "The Informers." Though the entire movie is stacked with sex, drugs and rock star antics, all the ingredients for a good movie are lacking. The film lacks a plot, its writing is
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'Informers' fails with sex, drugs, no plot

By Bryan Koenig | April 20

The most likely question any member of the audience misguided enough to watch "The Informers" is likely to have is, "Am I meant to take this seriously?" Between the globbed-on hair gel, pointless plot, disconnected acting and copious amounts of random sex, the most likely answer is a resounding "no." One would hope director Gregor Jordan actually intended for viewers to leave the theater with a headache and the knowledge that early '80s Los Angeles was full of omni-sexual, drug-fueled mannequins attempting to pass for really shoddy impersonations of human beings.

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Riddick bridges genres

By Michael Conte | April 20

It's rare that movie-licensed games are competent, let alone innovative and better than the franchise they're based on. Such was the case in 2004 with the acclaimed shooter game "The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay." The game is now ported over with modern graphics to the current generation, even alongside a sequel and a multiplayer game with the new title "The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena.

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Metro calendar

April 20

Monday, April 20 Lecture: "Broadway Up Close and Personal: Sheldon Harnick" 7 p.m. WHERE: John F. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom-GWU (orange and blue lines) INFO: Tony Award-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick will sit for an interview and perform his works live.

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AICPA exec holds GM discussion

By Howie Perlman | April 20

The director of federal regulatory affairs for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Ian MacKay, talked with students and faculty Thursday at the Kogod School of Business about how General Motors' annual financial statements can be used to reveal details about the company's economic performance.

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Efron sheds image

By Hilary Leister | April 20

Just when you think Zac Efron has finally managed to escape his role as basketball star/theater enthusiast Troy Bolton in Disney's "High School Musical" series, he starts his new film, "17 Again," in a high school gym dancing with cheerleaders and shooting hoops.

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SOC selects commencement speaker

By Tamar Hallerman | April 20

April 21 | 7:20 p.m. » Susan Zirinsky, an AU alumna and executive producer for the CBS news magazine "48 Hours," will be the School of Communication's commencement speaker, according to David Taylor, President Neil Kerwin's chief of staff. Zirinsky graduated cum laude from AU in 1974.

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Metro brief

April 16

Missing Howard University sophomore James Duncan III has been located unharmed, according to an April 14 press release posted on the Metropolitan Police Department Web site. Duncan had last been seen Thursday, March 26 in the 2200 block of Sherman Ave. N.

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Designers appropriate style for own fashions

April 16

Fashion house Trovata, a preppy sportswear label out of California, is filing a lawsuit against Forever 21 - just the latest in a string of charges condemning the chic-for-cheap store for creating knockoffs. Designer John Whitledge claims Forever 21 sought to "deceive its consumers by copying Trovata designs, patterns, prints and labels over several seasons," according to the New York Times.

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AU may broaden insurance

By Tony Romm | April 16

Next academic year could mark the first time AU students participating in the university's health insurance program will have access to human papillomavirus (HPV) and transgender health insurance benefits. The new provisions, pending administrative approval, would make AU the first university in the District to cover HPV testing and the Gardasil vaccination for female students and gender identity and hormonal care for its transgender population.

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Letter to the editor: Knepper mischaracterizes Religious Right

By TJ Whittle | April 16

This letter is in regard to Alex Knepper's column criticizing the Religious Right. He has an improper understanding of what makes a classical liberal. It is time for a proper representation of classical liberalism. He ignores the words of John Locke: "Freedom is not, as we are told, A Liberty for every Man to do what he lists," but is only the liberty for man to act under natural law.

EMPOWERING MEN - In the National Conference on the Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women on Tuesday, actress Rosario Dawson encouraged men to be involved in preventing sexual assault. Men are in the position to end rape but rarely exercise th
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Dawson calls for men to prevent rape

By Lindsey Anderson | April 16

Men should be equal participants in the fight against sexual violence, actor and activist Rosario Dawson said during the National Conference on the Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women on Tuesday at the Hyatt Regency in D.C. "For so many years in this work, I have wondered why ending rape is 'women's work,' for 95 percent of the violence inflicted on women is done by men," Dawson said, reading from a message by Eve Ensler, the writer of the popular play "The Vagina Monologues.

WELCOME HOME - Roper Hall, the current home of the Department of Economics, will be renovated and transformed into housing for 50-57 students for the 2010-2011 school year. The economics department will move to the Kreeger Building near Jacobs Field.
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Roper to be converted to dorms

By Ethan Klapper | April 16

AU will convert Roper Hall, the current home of the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Economics, into student housing for the start of the 2010-2011 academic year. Prior to the conversion, the economics department will move to the Kreeger Building, which has remained vacant since the arts and performing arts departments moved to the Katzen Arts Center in 2005.

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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