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Folger's Commedy of Errors, 1-23-11

Shakespeare’s ‘comedy’ has few ‘errors,’ brings laughs

By Meghan Bousquet · Monday, Feb. 14, 2011

The Folger Library’s theatre is bringing Shakespeare’s first written play to D.C. When “Comedy of Errors” was written, Shakespeare was just a novice, a concept that most of us have never even considered. The play itself was heavily influenced by works of the Roman playwright Plautus.

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Famous film directors bring big talent to Super Bowl commercials

By Michael W. Richardson · Monday, Feb. 14, 2011

The day after the Super Bowl, we all gather around the proverbial water cooler and talk about whether or not the game ruined Ben Roethlisberger’s career or how long Christina Aguilera deserves to stay in Guantanamo for messing up the national anthem (the correct answers: no, and, depends whether or not she gets a military tribunal). Or commercials, whatever. Groupon may have clinched this year’s title for most offensive ad, after they capitalized on the crisis in Tibet in order to sell us curry.

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One year later, England is home

By Olivia Stitilis | February 14

Comfort is a surprisingly multi-faceted concept. We elect to put ourselves in new, unknown situations with the hopes of being able to acclimate and transition so that eventually they become comfortable and familiar. But, if you’re like me, as soon as you feel comfortable again you start looking for a new adventure.

WHEN IN ROME — It’s important to take advantage of delectable Italian cuisine when in the country. The American University in Rome offers professional culinary courses to students for a mere 15 euro a class.
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AU abroad student prepares the perfect pasta with lessons from a true Roman chef

By Kelly Holliday | February 14

I like to think that I’m a good cook. I’m no Ina Garten or Julia Child by any means, but I know how to roast asparagus and sauté a chicken cutlet, which is more than I can say for most 20 year-olds. But being in Italy, where some of the greatest chefs are born and bred, I thought I could learn a thing or two by taking a cooking class. Luckily for me, the American University of Rome offers cooking lessons for a mere 15 euro every Tuesday night. I was game.

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Wrestling falls to Maryland, 19-17

By Mark Natale | February 14

The No. 11-ranked AU Eagles lost, 19-17, to the No. 26 Maryland Terrapins on Sunday, extending their losing streak to three after tough losses at Lehigh University and Rutgers University.

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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