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Stories from the February 14, 2002, Print Edition

Arts: Britney Spears goes slutty for debut film

by Andrew Phillips and Dan Riesser

Disclaimer (the rant): Britney Spears: she's not a girl, not yet a woman. What is she then? In her new movie Crossroads (Paramount) she's the town whore. Keep in mind, we're not members of the religious right, or a group of anti-Hollywood activists. We're 20-year-old college males, and we like Britney.

Stoner Troupe, the Super Troopers, chill with the Hatchet

by Andrew Phillips

On screen they like to cruise in impounded sports cars and screw with stoners' heads. The stars of the new film Super Troopers (Fox Searchlight) are a rowdy bunch in the movies. Off screen, their antics, though not as dangerous, are certainly as rowdy. These aren't your conventional comedy kings.

BAR BELLE: Mister Days

Mister Days Where: Clarendon, Va. Food: yup Dancing: yup Pluses: No cover Minuses: A lot of older people The Bar Belle has heard people talking. yes, she has heard the criticism about her choice of bars. Her advice? Don't knock it 'til you've tried it. Also, there has been much speculation as to her identity.

Flamenco festival proves to be a fiery exchange

by Chris Ingui

The red spotlight burns and a distinct aura of passion fills the stage, lit like a fuse. A building eruption waiting for release. In rapid succession comes a disciplined clapping and, with the utterance of a single chant, the stage explodes giving birth to a language of its own.

Sizzling Express offers perfect Columbia Plaza stop

by Tamar Jaffe

Consider it Columbia Plaza Dining Hall. As Sizzling Express opened its doors last Thursday, the grab-n-go chain newly located in Columbia Plaza quickly became the hangout for GW's Columbia Plaza residents. With a mile-long salad bar, hot food buffet, pasta and pizza stations, deli counter, sushi bar and alcohol bar, Sizzling Express greeted its diverse patrons with a variety of palate pleasers.