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Second sequel redundant, formualic

By Jen Turner | February 16

The otherwise wholly satisfying combination of really obvious "suspense" sequences and grisly massacres comes together in a horrible mess in "Final Destination 3." Written and directed by the same presumed derelict as the first two "FD" installations, James Wong, the third panel in this triptych of terror is redundant and even boring.

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Speed dating offers V-Day alternative

By Kate Oczypok and Andrew Gardner | February 16

He said... These days, it seems like there's always a way to get a quick romantic fix. The dating world is a difficult bridge to cross sometimes, especially that one day every year, Feb. 14, when everyone wants to be loved. Valentine's Day is a Hallmark holiday that stuck one year and has since become one of the most important reflections of love and romance in relationships.

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Media professionals look at changing technology

By Laraine Weschler | February 16

With broadcasting available on cell phones, iPods and computer screens, "having a cup of coffee with your morning paper no longer requires any paper," said Tony Varona, a professor at the Washington College of Law at a panel on media convergence last week.

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Gospel choir unites students

By Sereena Hamm | February 16

After nearly 30 years of club status on AU's campus, the gospel choir, whose goal is to bring students together through performance and fellowship, is more diverse than ever before. Joy Henry, a senior in the School of Communication and chaplain of the choir, said the diversity of the group is one of its greatest strengths.

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Holiday for love, not only lovers

By Blair Bryant Nichols | February 16

I have never had a valentine on Valentine's Day, and I know I'm not alone. Don't worry. I am not going to go on a rant about the stupidity of the holiday and how it is better to be single, etc. The truth is that Julie from "The Real World: New Orleans" was right when she said, "You don't need a lover on Valentine's Day.

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Facebook continues to create tension: Class of 2010 joins early

By Laraine Weschler | February 16

Many of the incoming students of the Class of 2010 have already joined Facebook.com, the popular college social network, even though their freshmen year won't start for another six months. Sixty-five students now belong to the Facebook group, "AU Class of 2010.

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Cheney's antics are bad, but not that bad

By Ben Lozovsky | February 16

I was hunting at a friend's ranch in Texas the other day when a funny thing happened. While engaged in shooting quail, I accidentally shot...two gay cowboys in the midst of furtively expressing their forbidden love. I know it wasn't my fault, so I don't feel there is any reason to show remorse, or to let my adoring public know about the events that transpired (besides issuing this brief statement explaining my lack of culpability, of course).

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News

Top 10

By Jen Turner and Jeff Lambert | February 16

Top 10 historical groups that will never have the same pop culture importance as pirates, ninjas or robots: 1. Pilgrims 2. Maoists 3. The Pennsylvania Dutch 4. Hajiras 5. The Elderly 6. Mormons 7. Beatniks 8. Branch-Davidians 9. Neanderthals 10. The Inquisition Check back for a new Scene Top 10 every Thursday, or submit your own to thescene@theeagleonline.

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News

Influential producer's life cut short

By Ben Lozovsky | February 16

The hip-hop world has seen its fair share of tragedy during its short and often tumultuous history. Now, it continues to feel the gripping pain of loss, as the music community mourns the death of acclaimed producer and musician Jay Dee a.k.a. J Dilla. Born James Yancey, Dee passed away Feb.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Facebook and AU

February 16

The popular website among college students has been attracting new clientele as of late. Incoming freshmen and employers are now logging on to Facebook. Some AU students have not been welcoming to the future eagles. An anti-class of 2010 group has sprung up with 25 members.

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Report shows employment rates steadily increase

By Rebecca Kern | February 16

The National Association of Colleges and Employers issued its Job Outlook 2006 report predicting employment rates to increase 14.5 percent during the 2005-2006 year. Katherine Stahl, executive director of the Career Center, said the 500 students and employers who participated in last week's School of International Service Career Week are "exemplary of what is going on in terms of the job market heating up a bit.

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Sports

Trade will work magic on Milicic

By Jesse Epstein | February 16

Folks, the Olympics are underway (I know, I know, you're part of the entire earth's population that isn't watching) and already these games are more about who's gone (Apolo Anton Ohno, Michelle Kwan and Bode Miller) rather than who's there (a flying tomato, another Sarah Hughes and a hot ice dancer).

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Feist invites audience to dance, love at Black Cat

By Neal Fersko | February 13

It was Leslie Feist's third stop to D.C. in the last four months. After playing with Broken Social Scene at the 9:30 club, she was an opening act for Bright Eyes at Constitution Hall and finally sold out the Black Cat as a headliner Wednesday night. But even those who've had her solo debut "Let it Die" on repeat have only been barely introduced to Feist.

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Slapstick-heavy 'Panther' remake not for purists

By Greg Wasserstrom | February 13

A good rule of thumb for remakes or rehashes, like Steve Martin's recently released "Pink Panther," is low expectations. It certainly is about time that this gem of a series was resurrected, but audiences that expect Sellersian wit and performance may leave a little disappointed.

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Basketball recruitment fliers called 'sexist'

By Patrick Ambrosio | February 13

Organizations around campus were outraged last week after discovering a recruiting flier from the AU men's basketball team that referred to Washington, D.C., as "the number one place to find babes," and reminded prospective recruits that "AU has twice as many female students as male students.

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News

The hit list

February 13

1. Choco Tacos The Eagle's Nest brought these tasty confections to their ice cream section and we couldn't be happier. Choco Tacos are boasted to be the "coolest tacos in town." Get it? Because they are MADE OF ICE CREAM! So what if the weird ice cream cone "shell" is usually stale beyond comprehension and the chocolate flavor tastes so insanely artificial it makes your mouth bleed? It's a TACO that's MADE OF ICE CREAM, remember?? 2.

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Opinion

NCOR threatens campus community

By Charles Olson | February 13

I was very glad to see some discussion of NCOR in the last issue of the Eagle and to see that I was not alone in being disgusted and angered at what went on at our school last weekend. However, my disgust goes a little deeper than many who just had to walk through an alien MGC, taken over by the professionally homeless, made into the center for 9/11 conspiracies, anti-tampon booths, and other absurd fringe causes.

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