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New Jennifer Lopez romantic comedy needs ‘back-up plan’

Think of Jennifer Lopez’s newest film “The Back-Up Plan” as a mash-up of “Baby Mama” and “Knocked Up,” but not nearly as funny. While it is better than some of the more recent romantic comedies, the two main characters are hardly intriguing enough to keep the plot afloat. It is only the underused supporting cast and outlandish situations the couple face that help carry the film.

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Top 10 ways to be entertained for summer without going outside

Even though the weather gods that control D.C. have seemingly gone off their medications temporarily, it’s likely they’ll calm down soon and usher in that oppressive heat and distracting sunlight that outdoorsy people call “summer.” (EDITOR’S NOTE: This climate theory has yet to go up to peer review.) And though we don’t have to worry about ash clouds or earthquakes, sometimes enjoying the outside world can be boring. Here are our picks for entertainment that do a great job of explaining what summer is like, just short of stepping out your front door.

Nearby yoga studios offer variety of styles

While it may seem like the new trendy exercise, yoga came about over 5,000 years ago. Since then, it has evolved into many different unique forms of exercise and meditation.

Southern hospitality opens arms to Bonnaroo bands

If you’re a student in D.C., then it’s likely you weren’t able to drag yourself all the way to California for the epic music festival that is Coachella. But never fear, with summer 2010 rolling around there’s a music festival of equal legendary status coming up, and it’s only a bus ride away — yes, that’s right, Bonnaroo.

Winning cast adds to ‘The Losers’

Big guns, bigger explosions, crazy villains, fast-paced shootouts and a steamy love interest — it’s all an action fan can ask for. “The Losers” delivers even more.

Three directors prove cinema still has a future

I’ve been ranting, raving, reviewing and, as of recent, trashing “Avatar” for four years now, but my time has finally come to an end with The Eagle. Before I bid this fine publication farewell and we enter the second decade of the 21st century, I want to take a look back at the past 10 years and spotlight a few directors I think you should all trust in the future.

Dance/Metro DC discovers ‘Dance is the Answer’

Do you love watching different types of dance? Have you always wanted to go outside your comfort zone and try a hip-hop or African dance class? Then “Dance is the Answer,” simply put, is the answer for you.

Vampire Weekend, Lady Gaga reinvent music videos for Internet

Some might say that earlier this year — when MTV officially took the word “music” out of their logo — is the day the music video died. Although Web sites such as YouTube allow fans to watch a music video as many times as they want, music videos no longer define an artist. In fact, they seem to have very little impact on our lives compared to a decade ago when Britney Spears was doing full-fledged routines rather than just sitting there, naked.

‘Middlesex’ observes family unit through intersex lens

“Meehdlesex? What ees Meehdlesex?” This is the question I was asked one day at work when I left the book I was reading out on the register. I had taken the plunge to read “Middlesex,” a 500-plus page behemoth, for two reasons. First, I couldn’t possibly read “The Virgin Suicides” one more time. “Suicides” and “Middlesex” are author Jeffrey Eugenides’ only two novels, and the latter had always seemed too daunting. Which brings me to my second reason: HBO is adapting the novel into a miniseries produced by Rita Wilson and writer Donald Magulies.

Slideshow: The new SIS building

Before classes begin in the new School of International Service building in the fall, the building will host the SIS seniors in a graduation reception May 5, according to Joe Clapper, assistant dean for Facilities and Administration. The grand opening will be Sept. 23 and will involve a guest speaker whose name has yet to be released, Clapper said.

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Women's Initiative takes $1,000 decrease in budget for coming year

The Undergraduate Senate voted to decrease Women’s Initiative’s budget by $1,000 from its original allocation for FY2010.

Staff Editorial: Grade not, lest ye be evaluated

One of the most important steps in the determination of merit pay is the Student Evaluation of Teaching. Those infamous bubble sheets that reappear without fail at the end of the semester are much more than an excuse to stop lectures early. As The Eagle reports this issue, these forms play a critical role as departments decide various alterations in professors’ salaries.