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'Evergreen' loses luster toward the end

By Tara Shlimowitz · Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004

This independent film begins by portraying 14-year-old Henri, short for Henrietta, as green with envy. She and her mother, Kate, wind up living in Henri's Latvian grandmother's shoddy, humble home while trying to find themselves.

SHOW and Telluride

By Dan Zak · Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004

Telluride attracts movie luminaries from around the world every Labor Day weekend for a four-day cinethon that challenges the dutiful cinephile to watch as many movies as possible.

Sibling duo keeps rhythm all in the family

By Emily Zemler · Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004

There is no lack of ambition in the Driscoll family. Siblings Bruce and Erica, who make up the band Astaire, seem to be spearheading their own DIY movement in New York City.

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Film Clips

September 2

The Eagle's writers give a rapid-fire rundown of the summer's top films, from Michael Moore's incendiary "Fahrenheit 9/11" to M. Night Shyamalan's mediocre "The Village."

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Sober greetings from the 9-to-5

By Michael Vallebuona | September 2

Columnist Michael Vallebuona discusses the pitfalls of summer internships. Let his column, Diary of an Intern, be your guide in the treacherous terrain of the collegiate workplace.

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Ali G brings high quality to low-brow

By Daniel Longino | September 2

"Da Ali G Show" itself is one of the funniest on television, along with "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" and "South Park." Cohen's creation of the character of Ali G is essentially the dumbest MTV VJ on the planet, interviewing important political and business figures under the guise of a legit news show for teens.

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Alive & Kicking: Warped Tour thrives

By Emily Zemler | September 2

Despite the mass consumption of pop music and indie rock across America, it is the Vans Warped Tour - truly a punk rock festival - that is drawing the biggest crowds and surviving the test of time. Eagle columnist Emily Zemler explains why.

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Summer tours slump in 2004

By Neal Fersko | September 2

In 2004 the magic of the summer tour season seemed to depart quietly. This summer ticket sales have slumped deeply and across the board. Speculation is running high regarding the reasons for these slumps, with the responsibility of major losses hanging over the music industry's head.

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Music Note: Charlotte Martin

By Emily Zemler | September 2

Eagle writer Emily Zemler reviews Charlotte Martin's promising debut album, "On Your Shore." Despite comparisons to Tori Amos, Martin manages to find her own voice on the album.

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Being matched leads to donating marrow

September 2

In part one of her two-part narrative, senior Alanna Schurach discusses her experiences as a bone marrow donor.

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Some summer jobs transcend pencil-pushing

By Blair Payne & Megan Slack | September 2

While some students spent their summer waiting tables, working in retail or stuck inside cramped offices, others were doing something a bit more interesting with their three-month break from AU. Here's an overview of the most interesting jobs held by students this summer.

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Out of Context

September 2

The Scene staff brings you interesting anecdotes from campus, entertainment, and world news.

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A little introduction, a little sex advice for fresh-faced freshmen

By Connie Heiss & Jessica Bacharach | September 2

New sex columnists Connie Heiss and Jessica Bacharach set some sexual ground rules for the incoming freshman class in this week's Caught with Your Pants Down.

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Dedicated Kay Center employee to leave after 35 years

By Stokely Baksh | September 2

Elvie Melegrito, a petite, spirited Filipino woman who has worked in the Kay Spiritual Life Center for the last 35 years, literally looks up to most of the people she meets-in height. Now an AU legend takes her leave.

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Not Quite Wrong: Sept. 2, 2004

By Ross Nover | September 2

The first installment of year four in Ross Nover's legendary AU comic Not Quite Wrong.

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Singer-songwriters to play Tavern in August

By Anne Godlasky | July 12

Singer-songwriters Gavin DeGraw, Marc Broussard and Toby Lightman will perform in the Tavern Aug. 26 starting at 8 p.m. according to the artists' publicists.

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The Killers vs. Franz Ferdinand

By Emily Zemler | July 12

This Battle of the Bands pits The Killers against Franz Ferdinand in a number of categories. See who comes out victorious.

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Interview with Taking Back Sunday

By Jorge Del Pinal | July 12

The new bassist for the band Taking Back Sunday talks about touring with Blink 182 and Warped Tour and compares recording on "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" with Taking Back Sunday's latest release, "Where You Want to Be."

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Weekend Hot Spots - Aug. 12-16

By Emily Zemler | July 12

Check here to find the hottest acts hitting D.C., from Prince at the MCI Center on Thursday to recent Letterman performers Ambulance LTD at the Black Cat on Monday.

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Burning Bush at high temperature

July 12

"Fahrenheit 9/11" has earned significant critical acclaim and, to top it off, equal public interest since its debut. Like him or hate him, Michael Moore has a giant stick embedded in the American consciousness, and he is stirring.

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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