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February 14

Thursday, February 14 "The Vagina Monologues" 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Washington College of Law, room 603 INFO: The Women's Law Association is presenting its rendition of "The Vagina Monologues" to inform viewers of the prevalence of violence against women. Tickets are $10 and sales will benefit the Tahirih Justice Center, an organization that engages in direct litigation, public policy advocacy, education and outreach to ensure systemic change that protects women and girls from violence.

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Review: Do You Like Rock Music; D

February 14

British Sea Power "Do You Like Rock Music?" Rough Trade Records Sounds like: A no-talent band in love with its idols Imagine a poorly curated museum on a distant planet - something equivalent to that generic early American history museum your elementary school class visited to see just what it was like to traverse the United States in a covered wagon.

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Briefs

February 14

NATIONAL BRIEF FBI warns against heartbreaking virus A Valentine's Day e-card from an unknown sender may contain an unexpected "Storm Worm" virus, which infects a user's computer to steal his or her personal information, the FBI warned Tuesday. "With the holiday approaching, be on the lookout for spam e-mails spreading the Storm Worm malicious software (malware)," FBI officials said in a press release.

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News

Play rages against machine, technology

By TRACI BROOKS | February 14

Valentine's Day may seem like a strange day for the opening of a play about a woman who murdered her husband and subsequently received the death penalty. But with its winter production, "Machinal," the Department of Performing Arts proves able to take on this challenge.

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AU tuition remission error impacts 150 employees

By Allie Feras | February 14

AU will reimburse employees for any taxes they may owe as a result of an error in processing tuition remission that affected approximately 150 employees' spouses who attended AU between 2004 and 2007, according to Executive Director of Human Resources Beth Muha.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Giving states an equal say

February 14

Not to be overly cynical, but if we strip the grandeur from yesterday's so-called "Potomac Primary" - if not the entire 2008 primary process - does it not become increasingly clear that the system itself is incredibly undemocratic? True, more voters have participated in this year's primaries than in any other election cycle.

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Opinion

Life in the district: Napping: The sole benefit of dorm life

By Olga Khazan | February 14

At times, it seems there are only drawbacks to living in the dorms. You have to pee with other people on either side of you, coordinate your sexual activities with your roommate's class schedule and look out for puddles of vomit on your way to the bathroom on Saturday mornings.

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News

U.S. politics translates into Spanish

By Carolyn Phenicie | February 14

"Te gusta Barack Obama o Hillary Clinton?" The question - "Do you like Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton?" - is a common one when I introduce myself to a Spaniard. Of all the similarities between Spain and America I could have anticipated before coming to study abroad in Madrid this semester, the Spanish fascination with the American presidential race was not one of them.

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Opinion

What a travesty: New taxi meters benefit District

By Travis McArthur | February 14

In April, all D.C. taxi drivers will be required to charge their passengers by a time-and-distance meter instead of the confusing zone system currently in place. The District, unlike every other major metropolitan area, requires taxis to charge passengers according to the number of zones crossed because in 1933, Congress, when it still ran the District like a fiefdom, prohibited taxis from charging by a meter system.

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News

Ambassador describes Haitian contributions to U.S.

By Christopher Looney | February 14

Without Haiti, the United States would not "be what it is today," Haitian Ambassador Raymond Joseph said during a speech in the McDowell Formal Lounge Monday. Haiti's impact has largely been overlooked because it is a republic where slaves used force to win their freedom at a time when slavery was still legal in the United States.

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Review: Shaw gem serves up stuff of vegetarians' dreams

By Andrew Gardner | February 14

Vegetate Restaurant & Lounge 1414 Ninth St. N.W. (at O Street) vegetatedc.com 202-232-4585 Metro: Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center or Shaw/Howard University (green and yellow lines) Plates: appetizers, $5-$10; entrees, $12-$16 It's not easy being green in D.

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News

Lovely tunes for Love Day

By Kristen Powell | February 14

Holidays are cause for revelry and music. Valentine's Day music, though, can be rather exclusionary for those without someone special. Fear not! The Scene has compiled a list for the Valentine-d and un-Valentine-d among you. For those with a Valentine "Murphy Bed" - Mirah Mirah can sing sweetly about anything, and sadomasochism is no exception.

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News

Put some emotion into all that 'Lust'

February 14

The Raveonettes "Lust Lust Lust" VICE Records Sounds like: A watered down Jesus and Mary Chain. "Lust Lust Lust," the new album from garage-rockers The Raveonettes, happens to be the most appropriately named album of the year. The record, like its title, is one giant repetition - a monotonous batch of the same song played over and over again.

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News

Personal ads: Eagle staff lonely hearts seek you

February 14

Something about working at The Eagle seems to squash staff members' love lives. In an effort to make this Valentine's Day more exciting, some of the team has taken matters into their own hands. If one of these personal ads strikes your fancy, send an e-mail to cupid@theeagleonline.

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Sports

Men's basketball wins fourth in a row

By Steven Haber | February 14

After last night's wire-to-wire 68-64 win over Bucknell at Bender Arena, the men's basketball team found they are now on a four game winning streak, something they had not accomplished all year. Junior Bryce Simon got the Eagles' offense going from the start with two early three-point shots.

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Review: Sleep Forever; B-

February 14

The Big Sleep "Sleep Forever" French Kiss Sounds like: An extraordinary amount of sleep, if such a thing involved being enveloped by bricks It's remarkable how fitting the name The Big Sleep is. In fact, this Brooklyn trio's name lends itself to one of the "sleepiest" records in recent memory.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: A sick system

February 14

Although it may seem wrong for AU to require its students to purchase health insurance, perhaps anything less than mandatory coverage would prove harmful to the university. Considering how difficult it is for millions of Americans to purchase and retain insurance, the reason why the university maintains this requirement is simple: How many students would purchase health insurance if it were not required? Chances are, very few.

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