Hollywood Video, a movie rental store in Tenleytown, is set to close within the next two months, but a definite closing date has not been set, according to Kendra North, a former Hollywood Video employee. It has stopped renting its merchandise and is currently selling all movies, video games and candy for a fraction of their usual cost.
More than 300 students demonstrated outside the Old Executive Office Building Oct. 1 in support of the 2007 Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act. The legislation would authorize state and local governments to divest money from companies that do business with the Sudanese government, an action taken by the AU board of trustees more than a year ago.
ormer WAMU host dies less than a month after retirement Red Shipley, former host of the WAMU 88.5 show "Stained Glass Bluegrass," died of cancer Saturday, according to a WAMU press release. Shipley's career in the radio industry spanned over 50 years. He retired from hosting "Stained Glass Bluegrass" following the show's final broadcast Sept.
Far from the peaceful landscapes of the impressionists, the works of iconic American artist Edward Hopper - now on view at the National Gallery of Art - exude a different type of tranquility. Individuals captured in a lonely world replace the flowers, ponds and lakeside camaraderie that typically define landscapes.
THURS 11 Douglas Wolk 7 p.m., free WHERE: Olsson's Books and Records, 1307 19th St. N.W. INFO: Wolk discusses his book "Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean." The book delves into the history of comics and examines some of Wolk's favorite graphic artists FRI 12 Solar Decathlon 10 a.
A manic-depressive is on the loose, spilling valuable and job-threatening information about one of the country's largest firms. A lawyer must fight for the truth after years of making money by twisting it. A car explodes. Surely, a movie with all this can't be boring.
From age 4, goalkeeper Chris Sedlak has taken part in what he calls the "rich tradition" of soccer and hopes to continue the tradition after graduation in May. For seniors, graduating is a bittersweet moment, but Sedlak knows he is leaving his team in good hands.
jailed shoplifter's 'drugs' are crystallized cat urine A Florida woman was released from jail last week after lab tests revealed a substance in her handbag was crystallized cat urine and not drugs, according to United Press International. Police found what appeared to be a vial of methamphetamines in Cynthia Hunter's purse after she was arrested almost two months ago for shoplifting outside Tampa, according to UPI.
Despite scoring the first goal of the game, the men's soccer team lost to Penn Tuesday, 2-1. The Eagles traveled to the home of the Quakers coming straight from a scoreless tie with their last opponent, Lafayette. Midfielder Cameron Petty scored the game's opening goal.
British man finishes 13-year trek around world Jason Lewis, a British man, became the first person to circumnavigate the globe without the help of motors, sails or anything other than his own muscle power after completing a 13-year trek Saturday. The trek ended in the English town of Greenwich, which is south of London.
A 30-something divorcée sells her house, packs up her life and sets off for Italy to "find herself." This isn't a new concept. We've seen it in countless books, such as Frances Mayes' "Under the Tuscan Sun," or a similar male version in Peter Mayle's "A Good Year.
Columbus editorial incomplete I'm not sure who wrote the "Move Over, Columbus" editorial in your Monday edition, but I'm going to say they have no idea what they're talking about. As a member of the Undergraduate Senate, I voted on the resolution, and what was in The Eagle can't be any further then the truth.
Upon learning that I speak Spanish, the first question my roommate asked me was what I thought of Mexicans. Obviously, the States' racial and ethnic tensions are known well beyond its borders. But Europe, divided ethnically for most of its history, is beginning to experience diversity - and its challenges - to a greater degree than ever before thanks to the European Union.
AU received slightly above-average rankings on a recent study that rated universities' friendliness toward gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students and employees, but was rated lower than two other D.C. area schools. AU received 3.5 of a possible five stars, or 61 percent on the Campus Climate Index survey.
Leftist NGOs like Rainforest Action Network and Food First are sounding the alarm on ethanol, claiming that it will increase greenhouse gas emissions and starve millions of people. They are correct regarding corn-derived ethanol. Industrial corn production in the United States is inefficient and causes topsoil loss and groundwater depletion.
Thursday, Oct. 11 "Pink Ribbon Days" for Breast Cancer Awareness 11 a.m.-3 p.m. WHERE: Campus Store INFO: Stop by the tables in front of the Campus Store for refreshments, to receive breast cancer awareness information and to enter a drawing for prizes. Pink merchandise will also be available for purchase, and part of the proceeds will go to fund cancer research.
In "Fighting AIDS," Ravenna Motil-McGuire was misidentified as a sophomore in the School of International Service. She is a junior and the director of HIV/AIDS Outreach for Women's Initiative.
The men's soccer team battled into double overtime against the Lafayette Leopards in an aggressive and intense home game Saturday resulting in zeros on both sides of the scoreboard. This 0-0 tie adds to the Eagles' undefeated record in the Patriot League. Despite several attempts to score throughout regular play, both teams were unable to penetrate the defensive line.
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