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'The Good German' uses black and white film technology from the 1940s to give an authentic and period feel.

WWII mystery filmed in classic style

By Michael Carusi · Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006

Some moviegoers may feel like "The Good German" is an artificial recreation of classic film noir movies while others will let themselves become absorbed into the film's tense storyline. Nevertheless, "The Good German" boasts an impressive cast and a distinctly old-fashioned style that will teleport viewers to the past.

Letter to the editor

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006

Dear Eagle Editorial Staff: I would like to respond to a recent article regarding AU's Mentorship Program. Interim Provost Ivy Broder has already set the record straight by indicating that she was misquoted in her remarks about the program. Beyond this, I wish to emphasize that the fortunate cohort of American University's first year students enrolled in the Mentorship Program are very fine students with average SAT scores of beyond 1200.

Remaining '06-07 AU Winter Sports Schedules

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006

Men's Basketball 12/09/06 at Yale @ 2 p.m. 12/23/06 at Maryland @ 1 p.m. 12/28/06 at Virginia @ 7:30 p.m. 12/30/06 at Longwood @ 3 p.m. 01/02/07 vs. St. Francis (PA) @ 7:30 p.m. 01/06/07 at Lehigh @ 7:30 p.m. 01/09/07 at Bucknell @ 7 p.m. 01/13/07 vs.

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Lumps of coal for heart, soul

By Blair Bryant Nichols | December 7

Two years ago around this time, my roommate, my best friend, my boyfriend and I all made one of the gayest pilgrimages of all: We went to see Cher's "Farewell Tour." We continued the evening by attending a holiday party, aptly named "All I Want for Christmas is BOOZE," wearing only jeans, scarves and Santa hats.

Sports

Women's indoor opens season at Navy Invitational

By Erin Keaveney | December 7

The American University women's indoor track meet opened their season on Tuesday, running at the Navy Invitational. Though falling in dual meet scoring to Mt. St. Mary's, Navy and Towson, the Eagles had a good run in their opening meet, with second place finishes by juniors Kate Lilley and Cathleen Ford, and several other top-five finishes.

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National brief: Senate overwhelmingly approves Gates' nomination for defense secretary

By Jimm Phillips | December 7

The U.S. Senate approved former CIA Director Robert Gates' nomination to be defense secretary yesterday by a 95-2 vote, according to the Associated Press. The vote came one day after the Armed Services Committee voted unanimously to send Gates' nomination to the Senate floor.

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Independent bookstore feels just like home

By Samantha Tyrka | December 7

A young child sits on a plush tan bear chair, thumbing through an R.L. Stein horror book. A couple sits on an oversized couch stirring mammoth teacups and discussing politics. College students tap away at computer keys while frantically flipping through texts.

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On A Sensual Note brings 'Sexy Back' to a cappella

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | December 7

As the lights dimmed and On a Sensual Note, AU's all-male a cappella group, took the stage in Kay Spiritual Life Center Monday, the crowd cheered wildly. That is nothing new for the members of OASN, whose shows normally draw "a crowd that fills the seats and the area around seats with lots of overflow," according to Zia Hassan, the club's president and a senior in the Kogod School of Business.

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Top 10: Epic music videos

December 7

10. Lionel Richie "Hello" When it comes to our world's most cherished documents of the pursuit of love, nothing comes even remotely close to Richie's "Hello." Playing the role of his life, Lionel Richie proves quite adept at being a selfless romantic; he plays a professor who's fallen in love with a blind student, and can't bring himself to say "hello" to her, even though she probably wouldn't see who said it.

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University to select firm to update Web site in effort to attract more prospective students, moderni

By Peggy Wu | December 7

The effort to revamp AU's Web site to improve the school's Web presence is progressing, according to David Taylor, AU's presidential chief of staff. According to a recent campus e-mail message from interim President Neil Kerwin, an investment in AU's Web presence comparable to other institutions will be made.

Opinion

Staff editorial: New shuttle program:

December 7

In an effort to improve shuttle efficiency, transportation services began a continuous shuttle loop just before Thanksgiving. The program is technically scheduled to run through Dec. 18; those involved in the program say that the continuous loop program has largely been abandoned at this point.

Quansheng Zhao speaks at 111th Asia Forum.

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Economic competition between Japan, China likely, panel says

By Courtney Albon | December 7

Growth in the Chinese economy could lead to future competition with Japan, but because of common interests and histories, both countries should approach trade as a triangular relationship with the United States, panelists said at a conference on Japanese foreign policy Tuesday night.

Rachel Kay Brookmire, right, teaches and performs belly dancing routines to students in the Tavern to promote Arabic culture.

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Belly dancing promotes body image

By Kaylor Garcia | December 7

The Tavern thumped with excitement Tuesday night to the exotic sounds of Middle Eastern music during the Arabic Club's Belly Dancing event, designed to share Arab culture and reinforce the positive body image associated with belly dancing. Students in the Tavern for their regular meal were taken off guard by Mary Pappin, Arabic Club President and a junior in the School of International Service, welcoming everyone in Arabic.

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SG passes legislation to improve Health Center

By Elyse Franko | December 7

The AU Student Government passed legislation Sunday that aims to promote student awareness of Student Health Center patient rights, according to SG Senator Julie Mills, a co-sponsor of the legislation. The bill would allow students to request specific doctors when they make appointments, speak with the Health Center Director and make suggestions about Health Center practices, according to Mill.

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Indie rock, hip-hop ignite The Scene in 2006

December 7

2006 was better for music than 2005 for one reason and one reason alone: Meatloaf's "Bat Out of Hell III." At The Scene, we asked our writers to weigh in on the best albums of the year; sadly, Meatloaf didn't make the cut. 5. Wolf Eyes - "Human Animal" Wolf Eyes have done it again releasing another alarmingly distressing album that is slightly more disturbing than their 2004 release, "Burned Mind.

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Shuttle pilot program hits snags but continues

By Ali Goldstein | December 7

As the continuous shuttle pilot program draws to a close Dec. 18, the Student Government now waits for a report from the transportation department on the success of the program so they can begin addressing its challenges. Officially, signs advertising the continuous shuttle program are still up and the program is still running, according to Transportation Director Tony Newman.

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Jam bands rock New York

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | December 7

The Jammys, what The New Yorker magazine called "The Grammys for the jamband music scene," come to DVD in "The Best of the Jammys: Volume One." Recorded live from the theater at Madison Square Garden, the show brought some of the best jam bands and artists to the stage in one-time artistic collaborations that any jam-band fan is bound to appreciate.

Opinion

Op-Ed

By Katy Johnson | December 7

After living in a refugee camp in Kenya for nine years, Abraham Ayor was one of 3,800 Sudanese refugees accepted to live in the United States. The group, which became known as "the Lost Boys" from Sudan, received plenty of attention when they first began arriving in the United States February of 2001.

Sports

Eagles win 3rd in a row, 60-49 over Longwood

By Patrick Ambrosio | December 7

Andre Ingram and Brayden Billbe scored 13 points each and the Eagles survived a late run to defeat Longwood 60-49 on Monday night at Bender Arena. The Eagles (6-2) started out the game on a 15-2 run over the first seven minutes that gave them a comfortable lead.

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International brief: Iran blocks access to YouTube.com, other English language sites

By Jimm Phillips | December 7

Iran's government recently blocked access to video-sharing Web site YouTube.com along with several other Web sites, according to the Associated Press. The group Reporters Without Borders claimed the Iranian government blocked the site since around the beginning of December.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

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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