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...Political utopia: Voting for issues, not parties

I was reading an article in The Washington Post yesterday about Maryland's Republican candidate for Senator, Michael Steele. The title was, "Where's The Party? Nowhere To Be Found in Steele's Ads." The article, written by Paul Farhi, focuses on Steele's campaign ads and their lack of party identification.

Misfortune leads to opportunities

Last Friday I was supposed to fly home for my cousin's wedding. After my usual debaucherous Thursday night, I got up just in time to hop in my friend's car and speed my way to Dulles. I arrived at the ticket counter just in time -- for the ticket agent to tell me that my flight was out of National.

Would new smoking policies be enforceable?

In one of the last acts of the current legislative term, the Undergraduate Senate is focusing on how to reform the university's smoking policy. The current policy prohibits smoking in dorms and academic buildings, including in entranceways and on stairs. All members of the university community are supposed to enforce the policy.

Competition showcases promising jazz talent

Many moons ago, piano legend Thelonius Monk made his reputation by changing the way pianists viewed Western Civilization. His compositions stand as staggering contradictions- classic standards that can never truly be duplicated, layered with rich dynamics that seem motionless.

Griffith classic raises controversy

Politicians may lead American policy, but celebrities lead Americans. Much of what we do, wear and say is based on those who walk the glittery red carpet. The question is, who are these people? You don't have a clue, says the film "A Face in the Crowd." Elia Kazan's 1957 movie is the tale of a man, Larry "Lonesome" Rhodes (Andy Griffith), who goes from the bottom up in life's luxuries.

National Opera appeals to students

Washington National Opera has announced a "Welcome to Opera" concert on Saturday, Oct. 14, in an attempt to make opera more accessible to the young, broke college student. Legendary opera star Pl cido Domingo will conduct favorite selections from Mozart and Puccini, and the concert will also feature singers from WNO's upcoming production of Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" and singers from the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program.

Life is a 'Cabaret' for everyone at Arena Stage

"Cabaret" Directed by Molly Smith Starring Glenn Seven Allen, Megan Gillentine Arena Stage 1101 6th St. S.W. Runs through Oct. 29 Grade: B+ The orchestra pianist looked refined and gentlemanly with his wire-rim glasses, black top hat and neatly trimmed graying hair and beard- not to mention his double-strand pearl necklace and sparkling black dress.

Photos from Sunday's Darfur rally in New York City

Men's soccer ties Lafayette in PL title game rematch

The AU men's soccer team tied Lafayette in a rematch of their PL title game from a season ago. The result dropped the Eagles to 0-0-1 in league play and 3-4-1 overall. In front of a crowd of just under 400 spectators in Easton, Pa., the two teams that had combined to win four of the last five PL championships lived up to the hype of being among the top teams in the league.

Music notes

Wolf Eyes "Human Animal" (Sub Pop) Grade: A- Sounds Like: Those night terrors you had as a kid set to demonized jazz music. Wolf Eyes is a noise trio out of Ann Arbor, Mich., that for the past decade has been screwing with people's minds and making them sleep with the lights on.

Tavern adds variety with themed food nights

New Tavern specials were designed to increase the options for late-night dining and broaden the selection of food at the Terrace Dining Room alternative, according to Student Government President Ashley Mushnick. Mushnick, a senior in the School of Public Affairs, said she worked closely with Yvonne Matteson, the manager of Bon Appetit, to add more variety to the Tavern.

All thumbs

Thumbs up... 'The Toilet Paper'... Useful health information in a convenient format. TNT should spread the love beyond the dorms. Artemas Ward Week... Free food, themed TDR nights and 'V for Vendetta' captured the essence of Artie and gave us an excuse to celebrate.

D.C. kitchen blends multicultural flavors of downtown neighborhood

El Tamarindo 1785 Florida Ave. N.W. (202) 328-3660 Metro: Dupont Circle or Woodley Park-Adams Morgan (red line) Price range: Inexpensive ($5-$10 per person) Perhaps one of the most upsetting things about leaving the comforts of your hometown is finding new favorite restaurants.

Artemas Ward Week brings sex, coffee, Cuba to campus in revolutionary spirit

Campus briefs

SOC freshman wins award for producing public service announcement Christine Felty, a freshman in the School of Communication, received a Young Producer's Award last weekend from the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences, which is affiliated with the Emmy Awards.

Field hockey dominates home opener; 3-0 victory extends winning streak to six

Irene Schickhardt scored two second-half goals and the AU defense held Towson to just three shots in a 3-0 victory on Saturday. After seven straight away games, the Eagles (6-2) started out their first home game tentatively, with Towson (5-2) controlling play for the first five minutes.

Acoustic visionary M. Ward woos Birchmere

M. Ward first took the Birchmere's bandstand stage alone on Friday night, his face shrouded by a faded baseball cap and his dark hair curling out from beneath it. In silence, he grasped the neck of his acoustic guitar and began playing. To call Ward an accomplished acoustic guitarist would be a gross understatement.