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Fenty commends FSE participants

By Jimm Phillips | August 30

AU students involved in this year's Freshman Service Experience received a crash course in the issues facing America's urban areas, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty said last Thursday during a speech in Bender Arena. Fenty spoke during FSE's closing ceremony, which ended a three-day period in which 475 freshmen volunteered at 37 sites around the D.

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Deerhunter set to slay Black Cat

By Donny Sheldon | August 30

Just when it seemed like rock 'n' roll had traded in hard drugs for harpsichords, the boundary-bending boys of Deerhunter will play at the Black Cat tonight at 9 p.m. with opening act Clockcleaner. After Deerhunter's original bassist, Justin Bosworth, died of head injuries inflicted during a skateboarding accident in 2004, the band's future looked dismal.

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Know your city: Take Washington by storm

August 30

Thursday, Aug. 30 Deerhunter, Clockcleaner at the Black Cat These Atlanta-based soundscape artists are coming up big. Take a chance and spend $10 on a genuine indie rock experience at the Black Cat. Doors open at 9 p.m. for this backstage show. Friday, Aug.

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Top 10

By Scene Staff | August 30

1: Mary Graydon Center Redesign Honestly, the new MGC is fine - but only if you're waiting for your grandmother to come out of triage. The color scheme of yellow, light blue and maroon could not be more sterile for our burgeoning college spirits. The glass doors of the Tavern almost make us feel like we're entering the dentist's office, and certainly nobody can eat their hearts out there.

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Students may face arrest over protest

By Jimm Phillips and Allie Feras | August 30

A U.S. Attorney's office, acting on behalf of the Secret Service, notified AU it was issuing arrest warrants against six students involved in the protest against White House aide Karl Rove that occurred in April, according to Sara Waldron, associate dean of students.

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Opinion

Expect a little, gain a lot in 2008

By Roddy Flynn | August 30

While I do not buy the extraordinary emphasis political pundits place on the expectations game, it is an integral part of campaign politics. A candidate's ability to meet, exceed or fall short of his or her expectations will certainly play a big role in 2008, and as it stands now, only two candidates are in prime position to exceed their expectations: Mitt Romney and Hillary Clinton.

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Review: The Best of Chappelle's Show

By Mike Carusi | August 30

"The Best of Chappelle's Show" Comedy Central Grade: C- Comedian Dave Chappelle hosted "Chappelle's Show" for several years. The show consisted of various comedic sketches and skits. As it rapidly rose through the ratings charts, Chappelle stunned fans by announcing his departure from the show.

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Campus Calendar

August 30

Death and the Maiden 8 p.m. WHERE: Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center INFO: A play presented by the Department of Performing Arts. Tickets cost $5 to $15. CONTACT: For more information, visit http://www.american.edu/cas/katzen/event_description.

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475 students volunteer in D.C. communities

By Suzanne Monsivais and Lara Aqel | August 30

Last week, 475 freshmen volunteered with the Freshman Service Experience, a three day long program that allowed them to do community service at 37 sites across the D.C. metropolitan area. The program has drastically grown since 35 students participated in the first FSE in 1990.

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WCL gets e-mail bomb threats

By Carolyn Phenicie and Patricio Chile | August 30

The Washington College of Law was searched around 10 p.m. Tuesday night after three e-mails received around 2:30 p.m. indicated there were bombs in the building, according to Michael McNair, chief of AU public safety. No explosives were found. Officials waited to search the building until classes were over for the day because there was no concrete information about a date or time in the e-mail and because several other colleges have received similar e-mails that proved to be hoaxes in the last few weeks, according to McNair.

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Late summer releases to get the semester started

By Jeff Lambert and Josh Kramer | August 30

VHS or Beta "Bring on the Comets" (Astralwerks) Grade: A- Sounds like: A harmless dance-rock record that wants to be a party playlist anchor. The beginning bars of the title track sound like the credits from one of those not-quite Brat Pack movies always aired on Comedy Central.

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Opinion

Embracing a 'radical' tendency within

By Charlie Szold | August 30

I used to call myself a Republican. It was a short phase, lasting from September 2001 until early 2007. Back in the 2000 presidential vote I wanted Al Gore to win because I was 11 years old and he looked smarter in the Saturday Night Live debates. But when he lost, I didn't mind.

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Sports

Eagles remain strong against Howard

By Rita Gallina | August 30

In a match against Howard University Tuesday night, the women's volleyball team lived up to its coach's expectations of "attacking early" and continuing its flawless record. Winning the match 3-0, the team served aggressively and managed to execute perfect plays.

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Opinion

Drinking policy misses its mark

August 30

Starting this Friday, American University students cited for underage drinking off-campus can be punished through AU's judicial system, according to Associate Dean of Students, Sara Waldron. While such action has always been permissible under Section III of the Student Conduct Code, it has not been enforced until now.

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Film industry ignores journalists, critics in effort to control box office numbers

By Stephen Tringali | August 30

The following article is the first installment in a four-part series on the changing relationship between film critics and the industry at large. Look for the second installment in the Sept. 6 issue. Pauline Kael said to Richard Schickel during one meeting of the New York Society of Film Critics, "Remember how it was in the '60s and '70s when movies were hot, when we were hot? Movies seemed to matter.

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Jewish studies senior dies in sleep

By Jimm Phillips and Kim Selman | August 30

Ivy Jane Zola, an AU senior in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Jewish studies and music, died in her sleep Friday night in Potomac, Md., according to an e-mail Gail Hanson, vice president of campus life, sent to AU staff. Zola, 22, died at her family's home on the 9400 block of Lost Trail Way, according to the e-mail.

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Historic synagogue hosts more than Shabbat

By Hilary Crowe | August 30

Music has always held an exalted position in houses of worship. For some, venues like the Black Cat and the 9:30 club are home to many nontraditional spiritual awakenings. So when representatives of the Live Nation public relations company and the Rock and Roll Hotel came knocking on Sixth and I Historic Synagogue's newly restored temple door, it was not as much of a shock as one might think.

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