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Jigsy’s introduces ‘Old Forge’ pizza to Athens

When Italian coal miners advanced into the Pocono Mountains more than a century ago, they brought with them a pizza recipe that has finally trickled out of Pennsylvania and down to Athens. “Old Forge” pizza is traditionally untraditional: a rectangular pizza made without mozzarella. It’s Different. But different is the name of the game at [...]

Student tests University’s exam confidentiality rules

A University decision that forced a professor to give one of his students a copy of a test prompted differing views among students, administrators and professors concerning the University policy. Rod Dishman, a professor in the school of Health and Human Performance, said he plans to appeal the University’s exam policy, and added that allowing [...]

Psychic Hearts to perform at Tate

Today’s free performance at the Tate plaza may only be their third gig, but the three members of the Psychic Hearts said they have a sixth sense for rock n’ roll. The members said they were a hit in Atlanta’s Echo Lounge, and they packed the house the Caledonia Lounge March 27. “Now we’re ready [...]

Despite some laughs, ‘Ladykillers’ fails to steal the screen

Despite beautiful cinematography, a heavenly score and a surreal artistic charm, “The Ladykillers” is not entertainment worthy of $7. As a remake of the 1955 comedy, with Tom Hanks in the Alec Guiness role, this movie is not nearly as funny. THE LADYKILLERSStarring: Tom Hanks Playing at: Beechwood and Carmike Lowdown: It’s a rental And [...]

Stand-up group brings laughter on ‘Fools Day’

Abstract observations about everyday life, autobiographical humor and satirical political commentary via the microphone are on the menu at Wild Wing Cafe tonight. Comediantics, a six-person comedian group, will be performing tonight at 9, trying to stir up some laughter on the best day for it — April Fool’s. COMEDIANTICS COMEDY TROUPE When: 9 p.m. [...]

Writing, supporting cast brighten up ‘Sunshine’

“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is a brave, inspired digression from most processed Hollywood productions that makes a strong statement for film and for screenwriter Charlie Kaufman. ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND Rated: R Playing at: Beechwood and Carmike Starring: Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst, Elijah Wood Lowdown: Kaufman’s done it again. [...]

‘Mooseport’ offers little laughs

Mooseport. Population: Inconsequential. Location: At the crossroads of Dull and Trite — hard to miss, but I recommend you do. “Welcome to Mooseport,” is a neat little comedy starring two guys who don’t need the work this badly, Gene Hackman and Ray Romano. It drowns in poorly acted, TV-like comedy that is devoid of tension [...]

New dining hall graces South Campus

Although the cost of a semester meal plan will increase by about $100 next fall, Food Services Director Michael Floyd said the price hike was expected following the completion of the University’s newest dining hall — The East Campus Commons. “We’ve renovated all the dining halls in the last eight years, and we learn something [...]

Bush calls for mission to Mars

The final frontier may not be so final in as little as 11 years, as President Bush’s new space proposal calls for Americans to return to the moon by 2015, and eventually send a manned mission to Mars. Despite the fanfare surrounding the Wednesday aftenoon announcement, University professors have kept their heads out of the [...]

Camera phones pose cheating risk

Say cheat! Camera phones, the now affordable and soon-to-be-everywhere cell phone upgrades, have already helped record downtown mishaps and videotape precious moments. But University officials said they’ve yet to experience their dark side. Camera phones can be used to violate an individual’s privacy and even discretely snap and send an image of a test or [...]

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