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Do Make Say Think bends genres

By Cameron Conway | September 20

Genres tend to exist only as a method of grouping similar musicians, which ends up limiting them. However, there is a point in the musical spectrum where genres simply don't function. What does one call a group of musicians that, while normally associated with indie rock, plays music that is as calculated as any classical composition but bears the liveliness and syncopation of improvisational jazz? You could call Do Make Say Think any genre, but it doesn't stop the band from living at the stylistic Four Corners of music.

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The week in fun

September 20

Thursday, Sept. 20 DC Grooves presents Little Richard 7 p.m.-9 p.m., free WHERE: Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Reagan Building INFO: The DC Commission on Arts and Humanities presents its DC Grooves grand finale tonight with the self-proclaimed "Emancipator of Rock and Roll," Little Richard.

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Obama stumps for hope

By Carolyn Phenicie | September 20

Every American should be able to graduate from college without massive debts, said Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama at a rally Tuesday. "We should make [college] affordable and accessible for every American because it is what the American dream is built on," the Illinois senator said.

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Congress to pass changes to student federal aid act

By Kaylor Garcia | September 20

AU students using loans to help pay for college may get assistance in paying off those loans after graduation once Congress passes a compromise version of the current College Cost Reduction and Access Act. After it is passed, the bill must be signed by President Bush, who has threatened to veto it twice in the past.

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Opinion

Correction for SEPT. 17, 2007

September 20

In "War Protest," the caption below the photo indicates that veterans "[marched] ... toward the National Mall on Saturday morning before thousands began to rally." The veterans walked in the afternoon after thousands had already rallied.

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Sports

Lady Eagles field hockey falls to Maryland Terps, 4-0

By Shaun Flynn | September 20

The AU Eagles battled the nationally ranked Maryland Terrapins in Wednesday's field hockey game. The crowds gathered in waves and lined the white fence surrounding the field to participate in the first ever "Phil Jacobs," a much-anticipated event by the American University community to show their support of AU athletics by filling the Jacobs Field.

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News

WAMU alters format to all news and talk

By Allie Feras | September 20

WAMU 88.5 FM switched to an all-talk and news format Monday, moving its bluegrass music programs to high-definition radio, according to WAMU Director of Public Information Kay Summers. As part of the switch, WAMU has reformatted its two HD stations. HD-2 now provides bluegrass programming, while HD-3 offers news and talk programs not heard on the flagship 88.

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News

Yugoslav thriller hunts for answers

By Jeff Lambert | September 20

On a sinister-looking mountain road on the border of Montenegro, Richard Gere sits brooding - his perpetually squinting eyes squinting over some deep truths about war. This is the description of most frames of Richard Shepard's latest film "The Hunting Party.

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News

National brief

September 20

President Bush selected Michael Mukasey, a former New York federal judge, to replace Alberto Gonzales as attorney general, according to The Associated Press. Mukasey, appointed to the bench in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan, was the former chief U.S. district judge in Manhattan, the AP reported.

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'Chuck' gives women, audience more bang for their buck

By Bryan Koenig | September 20

"Good Luck Chuck" deserves its R-rating. But between the foul language and lurid content, it pulls off some good humor, touching drama and even a few genuinely romantic scenes between lead actors Dane Cook and Jessica Alba. Cook plays Charlie Logan, a dentist - viewers will just have to believe that not all dentists are sadists and not all dentists are unattractive - who suddenly discovers that he is something of a "lucky charm.

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Kerwin dissolve international office, VP Pastor to resign

By Jimm Phillips | September 17

Robert Pastor, vice president of International Affairs, will resign at the end of this year once a plan to dismantle the current Office of International Affairs is fully completed, according to a statement President Neil Kerwin sent to AU's deans, academic department chairs and program directors Sept.

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Sports

Away loss prompts home-turf success

By Shaun Flynn | September 17

After suffering a 2-1 loss in overtime on Friday to Towson University, the AU women's soccer team bounced back on Sunday with a 2-0 victory against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers. The Eagles currently have a record of 5-2. Friday's game was a defensive battle.

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Opinion

Transport policy an overreaction

September 17

AU students with multiple alcohol transports will now have a record of hospitalization on their permanent records, according to a new policy in the Student Conduct Code. Previously, transported students faced only Judicial Affairs and Mediation Services (JAMS) and hospital fees.

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News

Daily life skills do not translate

By Andrew Robinson | September 17

Apparently, most people in my home state of Kentucky would be having a nervous breakdown if they were in my position. Whenever I mention I'm studying abroad in Tokyo for a year, I'm usually met with, "Oh, I would be so nervous if I were you!" or, "Aren't you scared? I know I would be!" I have a need to convince everyone I meet that I am a man unmatched in courage and unfazed by dire circumstances (except finding large spiders in unexpected places - to that, I freely admit my childish, hysterical fear).

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Opinion

Letters to the editor

September 17

One civil act: union breaking As AU enters its yearly reflection on what it means to be civil, I think it is worth a few minutes to talk about the people that often make or break our days at AU: the indispensable and talented shuttle operators who make sure we get to AU or to the Metro on time.

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News

Totally tote: Top seven bags

By Lara Stevenson and Virginia Beckett | September 17

Only a few weeks into school and you're finally starting to realize: That little backpack is practical, but not exactly cute. Sure, your initials on that plain, monogrammed bag are useful if you lose it, but why not get a bag that you love - one that would be impossible to lose simply because you couldn't take your eyes off it? Why start each day with a bag like everyone else's when your tote should be as original as you are? We're tired of seeing those monotonous, black and blue schoolbags wherever we go, and we decided to make things simple for you.

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War protest

By Sakina Rangwala | September 17

Thousands of people, including AU students, marched down Pennsylvania Avenue past the White House to the Capitol Saturday to protest the Iraq war. After almost two hours of speeches and demonstrations, the protesters, led by seven members of Veterans Against the Iraq War, marched to the Capitol.

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