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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

'Blue Dragon' diversifies XBox 360 game library

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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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New coach, new attitude, new outlook

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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

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+

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

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

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.


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Sports

Patriot pride is up against a Giant test

The season of barbeque wings, busty cheerleaders, crying men, bone-crushing hits and skipping church on Sundays is almost at an end. The wind that once blew yellow penalty flags ever so violently across the emerald turf is now almost at a gentle breeze, and with one more gust, that breeze will come to a standstill for eight long months.


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Police blotter

Wednesday, Jan. 16 A student reported that the tire on her vehicle had been slashed while it was parked in the Nebraska Parking Lot. A McDowell Hall resident reported her laptop stolen. She had shipped it to the residence hall but found it was not in the box when she received it.



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IN SEARCH OF BOOTY: Self-gratification natural, healthy sexual exploration

To brighten up your week, we thought we'd discuss having sex with the most important person in your life - you. That's right, we mean masturbation. When it comes to the arena of earthly delights, very few things are less talked about than self-loving. Masturbation is a fascinating and important topic, despite what some of you may have learned in Catholic school.


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Former Bush economist Carroll joins SPA faculty

Dr. Robert Carroll, former senior economist for the Bush administration, will be the new executive in residence in the School of Public Affairs' department of public administration and policy. Carroll was a member of the Council of Economic Advisers and former deputy assistant secretary for tax analysis at the U.


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Campus calendar

Thursday, Jan. 31 AU Abroad General Information Session 3:30-4 p.m. WHERE: MGC 247 INFO: At this information session, find out how to select a program. Learn about the costs and the application process for studying abroad before you meet with an AU Abroad adviser.


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Review: Heretic Pride: A

The Mountain Goats "Heretic Pride" Sounds like: Mountain Goats front man John Darnielle has gotten happier than on the last record There are certain things that will indubitably be in any Mountain Goats review. One, the band is frustratingly productive. Darnielle has made 16 albums since his 1991 debut and has averaged a full-length per year since 2000.


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Scene Calendar

Thursday Jan. 31 Ed Hamilton 7 p.m. WHERE: Olsson's Books & Records - Dupont Circle 1307 19th St. N.W. METRO: Dupont Circle (red line) INFO: Hamilton reads from his book, "Legends of the Chelsea Hotel: Living with the Artists and Outlaws of New York's Rebel Mecca.


SECURITY BREACH - Three of the six boxes belonging to the School of Education, Teaching and Health found in a second floor hallway in the McKinley Building contained papers with private student information.
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Private records found in public area

A student's tip led an AU official to remove multiple boxes, including an open box containing forms with students' Social Security numbers on them, from a hallway on the second floor of the McKinley Building Friday. Huyen Nguyen, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, said he was walking in the inner hallway of the building Monday or Tuesday of last week when he first noticed the boxes, which were stacked against the wall.


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Springer mocks, comments on own show

Jerry Springer poked fun at his own show during a Kennedy Political Union-sponsored event last night at the University Club in Mary Graydon Center. "First, I'm sorry for the show," he said. "I can't explain it. I really can't justify the show." The event began with a performance by Mission: Improvable, AU's student-run improvisation group.


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Sports

Women's basketball soars past Navy, 59-52

The women's basketball team captured a 59-52 win during their game against Navy Wednesday night, pushing their Patriot League record to 3-3. It didn't look to be in the Eagles' favor early into the game when Navy earned a 10-0 run. Although AU had much catching up to do, juniors Pam Stanfield and Talicia Jackson scored the first 12 points of the game for the Eagles, cutting the Navy lead to 18-12.


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WMATA considers Metrorail car redesign

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Board of Directors is considering a new design for its next order of Metrorail cars. The proposed design for the new cars, referred to as the 7000 series, will be the first major exterior redesign since the system first opened in 1976.


Opinion

Capitol blues: When the FBI fails to pay its phone bill

Every morning, I sit down and slowly wake myself up with a cup of bad coffee and The Washington Post. When I flipped through the paper on Jan. 11, I almost spat my coffee across the funnies. It seems that those pesky wiretaps, placed on American citizens by executive decree, are being turned off because the FBI forgot to pay its phone bill.



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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