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RALLYING FOR CHANGE - During his speech Monday, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., repeatedly referred back to the Kennedys' political achievements. Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., compared Obama to his brother, the late President John F. Kennedy, and said he was t

Kennedy endorses Obama

By Bobby Allyn · Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008

Barack Obama has the inspirational power and capacity to change America, Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., said in front of thousands of supporters at a campaign rally for the Illinois senator held in Bender Arena Monday. "In Barack Obama, I see not just the audacity, but the possibility of hope for the America that is yet to be," he said.

PROTESTING AN ANNIVERSARY - Members of the Community Action and Social Justice Coalition participated in a "die-in" yesterday to protest the fifth anniversary of the start of the Iraq war.

Students 'die-in' against Iraq

By Rachel Trainer · Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008

Student activists staged a "die-in" last night in Mary Graydon Center, during which they laid on the floor of the lobby to protest the Iraq war. Students from the Community Action and Social Justice Coalition wore all black clothing for the event, which was meant to draw attention to the lives lost in the Iraq war and raise student awareness about the situation, according to Jenna Robson, a freshman in the School of International Service.

DEAD SEXY - Eva Longoria plays an uptight almost-newlywed with much the same personality as her famous "Desperate Housewives" character. Acceptable acting from Paul Rudd cannot carry the flimsy plot, which is rife with awkward fart jokes and silly ghost

Fart jokes not enough to save 'Dead Body'

By Stephen Tringali · Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008

A man's fiancée dies in a tragic accident on the day of their wedding. He mourns her death for an entire year before contacting a psychic for help. He hopes to communicate with his lost fiancée through the help of the psychic's powers. But instead of contacting his dead partner, he falls for the psychic.

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Opinion

Op-Ed: Obama offers all but real change

By Allen Xu | January 31

Imagine this: Before the 2008 election, the devil appears at a meeting between Democratic and Republican leaders and presidential hopefuls. Now imagine that the devil makes a deal with the first politician - the prize is guaranteed party power and unity for the next 50 years, and the price is the cost of one single American life.

AMERICOMEDIC - Freshmen Kelsea Edgerly and Will Zeman make their Players debuts in "The Complete History of America (Abridged)." The show condenses over 500 years of American history into an hour-and-a-half spectacle of politics, comedy and satire, poking
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AU Players teach American history lesson

By TRACI BROOKS | January 31

In a time when many are focused on the future of America, the AU Players take a step backward and look at the history of America through their first performance of the semester, "The Complete History of America (Abridged)." Through skits, songs and mime, the six-member cast brought the audience an entirely irreverent and hilarious version of where the United States of America's roots lie.

TRIFECTA- AU's Garrison Carr launches one of his trademark three-pointers last night in the game against Navy. However, it was not enough to prevent the Eagles' second straight home loss.
Sports

Men's basketball loses 2nd straight at Bender

By Steven Haber | January 31

The men's basketball team continued its struggling season, losing to the Navy Midshipmen 77-66 at home for the first time since 1991. From the start, Navy was easily the more energetic team, as the Midshipmen gave AU struggles with both their zone and full court man-to-man defenses.

DO OR DIE - Welsh progressive power-pop quintet Super Furry Animals delivered a sonically flat performance Sunday night at the 9:30 club. Their showmanship did not disappoint, but ballad after ballad bored listeners.
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Eclectic lineup an odd mix for lackluster 9:30 club show

By Ilana Kalmbach | January 31

An odd crowd gathered to see an equally odd lineup when the Super Furry Animals, known for their progressive power-pop, played the 9:30 club Sunday night. The floor was surprisingly packed for an early show, but the swarm that assembled appeared to be equally as intrigued by SFA as it was with backup help from electronic post-punkers Holy Fuck and eclectic indie rockers, The Fiery Furnaces.

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Review: Me and You and The World: B-

January 31

Dave Barnes "Me and You and The World" Sounds like: A hopeless romantic steeped in gospel, country and soul. Dave Barnes delivers more of his fan-beloved gospel-inspired country on "Me and You and The World," due April 1 of this year. His Southern roots are as apparent as ever as he melds genres, creating a synthesis of sound that leaves audiences tapping their feet and humming along.

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Opinion

Letter to the editor

January 31

I suspect there will be videos surfacing on YouTube from the endorsement of Sen. Obama by Edward Kennedy. Although, considering the cynicism of those who use and post on YouTube with regularity, I suspect the tenor of that post will not elevate or celebrate the magnitude of the "momentous occasion.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: AU's Social Security blunder

January 31

Let's be blunt: There's absolutely no excuse for the university's mishandling of students' Social Security numbers in the McKinley Building. The boxes, which an AU student found last week next to containers filled with trash, had been sitting in the hallway for an unspecified amount of time, with only a piece of printer paper protecting students' personal information from misuse.

Opinion

What a travesty: Closings save D.C. public schools

By Travis McArthur | January 31

In November, D.C. Mayor Fenty and School Chancellor Michelle Rhee announced a plan to reduce the number of operational public schools in the District from 143 schools to 121 schools in an effort to redirect scarce funds. The plan is expected to reassign 5,000 public school students to other schools.

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News

International brief

January 31

A Tokyo teacher was arrested Monday after stealing the underwear of six young schoolboys at knifepoint, according to Kyodo News. The 26-year-old teacher allegedly approached the group of eight boys and showed them the knife, after which two of the boys ran away, Kyodo News reported.

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National brief

January 31

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards ended their campaigns for their parties' presidential nominations yesterday. Neither managed to win a single state's primary since the primary process began earlier this month.

SHADOW GAMES - Players gain strength and skills from their shadows in this classic role-playing game that follows characters as a monster attacks their village every 10 years. Vivid graphics, such as armor-wearing centaurs and multiheaded snakes, make the
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'Blue Dragon' diversifies XBox 360 game library

By Michael Carusi | January 31

The original Xbox had a game library consisting largely of first-person shooters and sports games, with only a few memorable exceptions. Now, the Xbox 360 offers a variety of different genres, including the classic role-playing game, as exemplified by "Blue Dragon.

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Sports

New coach, new attitude, new outlook

By John Adams | January 31

Most of the media chatter about the Washington Capitals' chances in the 2007-2008 season was relatively positive. For the first time since the fire sale of 2004, when the club shed expensive and under performing talents like Jaromir Jagr, Robert Lang and franchise mainstay Peter Bondra, optimism was present for at least a playoff berth.

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Dorm Recipe: Quesadillas provide quick, simple snack

By Linda Beck | January 31

Cheese quesadillas Preparation time: 5 minutes Serving size: 2 people If you are looking for a light snack that is easy to prepare during the day or in the evening, try simple cheese quesadillas. With only two ingredients, this is the simplest recipe yet. In just five minutes, you can make several types of tasty quesadillas.

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Review: Angler: D+

January 31

Loom "Angler" Sounds like: A schizophrenic violinist chased by an angry mob with flame-throwers - in a bad way. When I listen to an album for the first time, I hope that there will be something I'm left humming. Loom's "Angler" makes that goal entirely impossible.

Opinion

Life in the district: Gay bars: A stylish, more fun alternative

By Olga Khazan | January 31

I realize that this probably makes me a freakish mutant unworthy of writing a column, but until very recently, I had never been to a gay bar or club. Actually, that's still true, but last week, I did experience the next best thing: a gay night at a regular club, complete with rapping drag queens and about 400 guys with great hair.

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Review: The Bedlam In Goliath : A

January 31

The Mars Volta "The Bedlam in Goliath" Sounds like: Prog-rock meets jazz fusion meets Latin groove Music enthusiasts love to hate The Mars Volta - it's easy, after all. No one really wants to sit through their 17-minute self-indulgence, only to discover an overall lack of pop-tune, do they? Even the most devoted Mars Volta fan is skeptical about their new material.

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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