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Day: February 5, 2009


Leisure

So you want to catch an Albanian sex trafficker?

At one point in Taken, when told by an old-friend-turned-cynical-police-chief that he’ll never find his daughter, Brian Mills (Liam Neeson) threatens that he will stop at nothing to save her,... Read more

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A gallery of Vices

The National Portrait Gallery is an odd museum among D.C.’s many Smithsonian gems. For a hall full of paintings, it isn’t particularly concerned with any particular Art Historical ideas, and... Read more

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Z-Burger makes a saucy patty

If you’re craving a burger but you’re sick of the same old places around campus, think about venturing to Glover Park to grab a bite at Z-Burger. An updated version... Read more

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Vinyl is better

There’s no denying the economy is in the pits, so what should you do with that last wad of cash stashed in your underwear drawer? Invest in a turntable and... Read more

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Good die young

A few years ago, I began to realize that following television was very different from being a fan of most other mediums. There is no chance that when you go... Read more

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Critical Voices: Beirut

From eastern European gypsy-folk to French chamber pop, Beirut’s Zach Condon finds inspiration in odd places. Yet he’s always been able to fuse his disparate influences into coherent records dripping... Read more

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Vroooooom show

More than just a means for transportation, cars in America have long served as indicators of status and as treasured collectibles. Celebrities always flaunt their auto collections on MTV’s “Cribs,”... Read more

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DC Shorts

For the past six years, one festival has been bringing the District’s short film lovers their heart’s desire: The DC Shorts Film Festival. Moviemaker Magazine praised the festival as “one... Read more

Sports

Sapp proves savior, helps end Hoyas’ losing streak

Sometimes the answer to a slump is as simple as a little extra time in the gym. Such was the case for Jessie Sapp and the rest of the Hoyas (13-8, 4-6), who defeated Rutgers 57-47 Tuesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.

Sports

The Sports Sermon: Lack of mental focus

If a basketball game were a staring contest, the Hoyas would have blinked first everytime during their recent five-game losing streak.