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'Lookout' for 'Reign,' 'Shoot' for 'Sunshine'

By Christopher Patriquin | February 1

Having to write off a month in the world of movies is a sad thing, but in the case of February, it was completely necessary. With this in mind, this Trailer Park looks toward a surprisingly bright March, which goes against the norm in 2007 by actually containing films that might be enjoyable and, dare I say, good.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Symbolic D.C.'vote' in Congress won't help much

February 1

Last week, the House of Representatives passed a bill giving limited voting rights to House delegates from D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The delegates can now vote in the Committee of the Whole, which considers amendments.

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Al-Jazeera journalist urges students to view other media

By Brian Kalish | February 1

More people across the world trust Al-Jazeera than Western press, said Josh Rushing, star of the documentary "Control Room" and a correspondent for Al-Jazeera English, during a speech in Mary Graydon Center Tuesday. "It's critical to understand that there are different perspectives about how the world works," said Bill Gentile, a professor in the School of Communication, whose class hosted Rushing.

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College Democrats suspended for mishandling club finances

By Kendra Garstka and Kyra Smerkanich | February 1

Student Activities suspended AU's chapter of the College Democrats last Thursday for failing to adequately deposit and keep track of money earned through fund raising last semester, according to College Democrats president Matt Kent. According to Kent, Student Activities Director Karen Gerlach told the College Democrats they will not receive their $1,750 second-semester allocation of AU Club Council funds, but Kent said they will still function as a club.

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Campus calendar

By Brian Kalish | February 1

Thursday Feb. 1 "Making Your Documentary Matter 2007" 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Katzen Arts Center, Abramson Family Recital Hall The Center for Social Media's third annual conference, open to documentary filmmakers, non-profit communications directors, funders and students, will focus on how to craft a powerful communications tool for social change.

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Homegrown advice insufficient on mean streets

By Lindsey Marburger | February 1

Going abroad is an intense process and the preparation is even more intense. First, there is endless waiting for approval. For those studying in Egypt, upon approval there is the obligatory "death and destruction" form to fill out - death and destruction because, in the case of voluntary or forced evacuation or your unfortunate death, AU is not responsible for refunding credits, tuition or shipping your body home.

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Movie Matches: NFL player cameos score big

By Drew Richardson | February 1

In honor of the Super Bowl, we bring back a feature that's an oldie but a goodie: Move Matches. We all know the big game is the largest viewing event of the year. Whether it's the game, the commercials or just complaining how terrible the football and commercials are, there's usually something for everyone.

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Moving prepares students for ultimate transition

By Blair Bryant Nichols | February 1

In the summer of 1996, my family moved halfway across the country, from the northwest Chicago suburbs to Bucks County, Pa. I didn't yet know how terrible starting middle school would be, but having to leave behind my lifelong friends made the move the worst day of my life.

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Chow down on organic Chinese

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | February 1

Mr. Chen's Organic Chinese Cuisine 2604 Connecticut Ave., NW Metro: Woodley Park-Adams Morgan (red line) (202) 797-9668 www.mrchens.com $7-$12 You vowed the last time you ordered in Chinese food would be the last time. But that craving is back again.

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Katzen honors violist Kivrak

By Vanessa C. Mueller | February 1

Musician in Residence Osman Kivrak will celebrate his 20-year anniversary at AU this weekend with a performance Friday night at the Katzen Arts Center. The idea for the concert came from his colleague, Nancy Jo Sneider, the Music Programs Director in the Department of Performing Arts, who describes Kivrak as "one of the most creative artists I have ever met.

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Music notes

January 29

2Pac "Pac's Life" (Interscope) Sounds Like: A graveyard smash! Grade: C+ Isn't 2Pac dead yet? The debate has been raging for years, but one thing we know is true: he certainly isn't done making records. Since the artist's "death" on Sept. 13, 1996, 2Pac has released 11 new albums.

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School closures based on road conditions

By Melissa DeCosmo | January 29

Various factors, including road conditions affecting employees and students living off-campus, are considered when the choice is made to delay or cancel classes, according to Jorge Abud, the assistant vice president of facilities and administration. "Our decision during a snow event is primarily based on area road conditions, since we recognize that off-campus students, as well as employees, need to be able to travel to the university in order to carry on a typical day," Abud said in an e-mail.

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Metro calendar

By Rebecca Kern | January 29

Monday, Jan. 29 "Climbing the Hill: Choosing Your Path" 6-7:30 p.m. Capitol Hill, Cannon Building, room 121 Metro: Capitol South (blue and orange lines) Join the School of Public Affairs Congressional Alumni Career Committee for the first in a series of panel discussions about employment opportunities on Capitol Hill.

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DC Comics mini-series faces early retirement

By Todd Matthy | January 29

"The Boys" Volumes 1-6 By Garth Ennis Art by Darick Robertson DC Comics Mature Readers A couple of weeks after the shipment of the sixth issue that concluded the first story arc, DC Comics announced last week its series "The Boys" by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, published by the Wildstorm imprint, has been inexplicably canceled as of issue #6.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Walk-in classes prove

January 29

Since the Princeton Review ranked the AU library one of the worst in the nation a few years ago, the library staff has offered several new programs to improve services offered by the library. One of the most valuable is library walk-in classes. In the 2005-2006 school year, 533 students attended 92 events.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: New age-limit proposals don't tackle real issue

January 29

In response to the accidental Jan. 20 shooting of a 17-year-old at Club 1919 on U Street, a member of the D.C. city council has proposed several new security measures, including barring those under 18 from clubs that serve alcohol. Although security measures obviously need to be improved (in the past three years, three other clubs on U Street have been closed due to killings), a blanket ban on minors seems like an unnecessarily strong reaction.

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National briefs

January 29

UNC-Chapel Hill mistakenly e-mails nearly 3,000 acceptance letters The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sent acceptance letters to 2,743 applicants by mistake last Tuesday, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. The e-mail, which asked students to submit their midyear grades, was meant solely for applicants accepted through UNC's early-notification program.

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