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Jackson in it for fun

By Daniel Longino | November 3

When Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett isn't palm-muting his way past the verse of another hit single, he's touring and recording with his band Jackson. While Shiflett has spent the past few years rounding out the line-ups of bands from the Foo Fighters to No Use For A Name and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, he now fronts his own power-pop outfit.

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Prepare yourself for explosive conclusion

By Emily Zemler | November 3

It will be impossible for someone who has not seen the first two installments of "The Matrix" to understand "The Matrix: Revolutions," which opens on Wednesday. For those who missed "The Matrix" and "The Matrix: Reloaded," and those who just need to be reminded of their plots, here is a summary of the first two films and preview summary of the third.

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Czech football: More than an American sporting event

By Dan Zak | November 3

As columnist Dan Zak tell us, "It figures that the Czech football league is named the Gambrinus Liga. Gambrinus is one of the top three brews in Prague, next to Pilsner Urquell and Staropramen. Gambrinus is the less bitter, lighter cousin of Pilsner. Strange then, that at a football match between Sparta (a northern neighborhood of Prague) and Brno (a city in the south of the Czech Republic), not a single spectator drank beer."

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Cheap ways to enter 'The Matrix'

By Michael Vallebuona | November 3

Halloween may be over, but it's not too late (or too expensive) to jump on "The Matrix" bandwagon.

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Nutrition News

November 3

Nutrition News is a weekly column compiled and contributed by Professor Anastasia Snelling's Nutrition Class.

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'The Matrix' take three

By Emily Zemler | November 3

While the machine-controlled world of the film may be the product of two very creative filmmakers, there is proof that we are indeed controlled by technology as fans across the world prepare for the third and final installment of the "Matrix" trilogy.

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Reel in this animated hit

By Michael Vallebuona | November 3

Tomorrow everyone's favorite fish will be available on DVD. Pixar's most recent animated film, "Finding Nemo," will be released tomorrow on a two-disc, collector's edition DVD that is filled to the brim with extras.

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Photo survey: Which Matrix character would you be and why?

By Michael Vallebuona | November 3

AU students speculate on how they might be portrayed by the Wachowski Brothers.

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Indie rock showcased

By Jen Turner | November 3

The College Music Journal's Music Marathon took place Oct. 22-25 and never to miss an indie-rock event, The Eagle undertook the Arts & Crafts and Sub Pop Record's showcases.

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Not Quite Wrong October 30

By Ross Nover | October 30

Ross Nover's Not Quite Wrong for October 30: Things you didn't want to know about your roommate

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Weekend Hot Spots

October 30

The bands to see now in D.C.

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'Brother Bear' spiritless

By Daniel Longino | October 30

As one of Disney's last outings in the traditional medium of hand-drawn animation, "Brother Bear" serves as a test for Disney's ability for continued success in this medium. The signs do not look good.

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Older horror movies make for greater scares

By Neal Fersko | October 30

Frightening films to watch with the lights out for a truly haunting Halloween.

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'The Invisible Band' rocks D.C.

By Costa Caloudas | October 30

Scot band Travis plays politically aware tunes to 9:30 club crowd.

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Gender-bending 'Mommie'

By Daniel Longino | October 30

"Die Mommie Die!" works as both a parody and homage of '60s detective films in which the protagonist is an aging celebrity, fading in a whirlwind of lies, sex and murder.

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Mico speaks out with smart sound

By Laura Kaplan | October 30

Mico is the next generation of bands with a political edge, sharing its views with modesty and respect while serving up a fresh indie rock sound. Lead singer John Stewart kicks aside the soapbox by infusing politics into his music with smart, subtle lyrics that avoid preaching and ranting.

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10 last-minute Halloween costumes

By Daniel Longino | October 30

Afraid of waking up around noon Friday, realizing it's Halloween and scrambling for a costume? Well, here are 10 easy costumes the last-minute AU trick-or-treater can make from common items.

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