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Movie Review: "The Campaign"

By Gabriel Wood · Friday, Aug. 10, 2012

The latest political satire may not be the best comedy from either Will Ferrell or Zach Galifianakis, but it is funny and topical nonetheless.

$Celeste (Rashida Jones) and Jesse (Andy Samberg) share a moment in a film co-written by Jones and Will McCormack (\"American Outlaws\").$

Movie Review: "Celeste and Jesse Forever"

By Hoai-Tran Bui · Friday, Aug. 10, 2012

Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg star in a wonderful film about a recently divorced couple who try to be friends.

$Will Ferrell (â€œThe Other Guysâ€) and Zach Galifianakis (â€œThe Hangover 2â€) talk to reporters at the red carpet premiere of \\"The Campaign\\" at the Newseum in D.C.$

Ferrell and Galifianakis (kind of) feel the heat of 'The Campaign' trail

By Hoai-Tran Bui · Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis star in the upcoming political satire, "The Campaign," in theaters August 10.

$Rashida Jones (\"The Muppets\") and Will McCormack (\"Boiler Room\") sit down with The Eagle for an interview in Georgetown.$

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Jones: I feel "lucky" to have "made it"

By Hoai-Tran Bui | August 7

In an interview with The Eagle, Rashida Jones celebrates her leading role in "Celeste and Jesse Forever," in theaters August 10.

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Strasburg shuts down Marlins in 4-1 Washington win

By Gennaro Farone | August 7

The Nationals had a good game August 5 as Strasburg pitched six scoreless innings and Morse added another game to his hitting streak.

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Eagle Rants: August 6, 2012

August 6

Here are your Rants for the week of August 6! Happy National Root Beer Float Day!

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Eagle Rants: July 30, 2012

July 30

Here are your Eagle Rants for the week of July 30! Happy National Cheesecake Day!

Franklin (Jonah Hill), Evan (Ben Stiller), Jamarcus (Richard Ayoade) and Bob (Vince Vaughn) playfully tamper with a piece of alien technology.

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Movie Review: The Watch

By Gabriel Wood | July 27

"The Watch" hosts some of today's funniest comedics. Too bad the movie's not funny.

Calvin (Paul Dano) imagines a moment of intimacy under the moonlight with his fictional girlfriend Ruby (Zoe Kazan).

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Movie Review: Ruby Sparks

By Hoai-Tran Bui | July 27

"Ruby Sparks" is gleefully pulls apart the rom-com genre when a boy (Paul Dano) creates his own girlfriend.

$Crystal Shatzer Espie (SPA 2013) is one of the youngest women to serve on Mayor Vincent Gray\'s D.C. Commission for Women.$

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SPA senior to join D.C. Commission for Women

By Peter Seremetis | July 25

Crystal Shatzer Espie (SPA 2013) is one of the youngest women to serve on Mayor Vincent Gray's D.C. Commission for Women.

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Eagle Rants: July 23, 2012

July 23

Here are your rants for the week of July 23. Happy National Hot Dog Day!

$Freida Pinto (â€œSlumdog Millionaire\\") is magnificent as the title character in \\"Trishna.\\"$

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Clumsy directing weighs down an otherwise beautiful "Trishna"

By Hoai-Tran Bui | July 22

Freida Pinto shines as the title character in "Trishna," but not enough to counteract an unwieldy exposition.

Christian Bale (â€œThe Fighterâ€) returns to play the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman as he flies across Gotham City.

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Nolan doesn’t disappoint in epic conclusion to Batman trilogy

By Zach C. Cohen | July 19

With the exception of a few plot imperfections, “The Dark Knight Rises” is a true work of art.

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Eagle Rants: July 16, 2012

July 16

Here are your Rants for the week of July 16! Happy National Personal Chef Day!

Sports

Nationals earn sweep of Giants in dramatic fashion

By Gennaro Farone | July 11

Sporting Washington's 1924 uniforms, the Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants narrowly in the final inning.

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New parking law targets AU students

By Alex Greco | July 10

The D.C. Council now requires students to change their vehicles' registration to park in certain residential neighborhoods.

$AU students took to the Quad on April 9 in the annual \"Take Back the Night\" event to raise awareness of sexual assault.$

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Orientation features sexual assault prevention

By Rebecca Zisser | July 9

Two years after AU denied applying for funds from the Violence Against Women Act, incoming students now attend sexual assault preventing sessions at New Student Orientation.

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Eagle Rants: July 9, 2012

July 9

Here are your rants for the week of July 9!

Lado (Benicio del Toro) threatens O (Blake Lively) in an attempt to lure in her drug-dealing lovers.

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Movie Review: Savages

By Gabriel Wood | July 6

"Savages is a welcome return to the Oliver Stone we came to love in "Natural Born Killers," complete with believable, imperfect characters and visually appealing cinematography.

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Nationals notch 9-3 victory over Lincecum, Giants

By Gennaro Farone | July 4

The Nationals pounded in 13 runs against the Giants to back up their "bulldog" pitcher Zimmerman.

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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