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Defense still prevails in NFL playoffs

By Elliot Jeffords · Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

This past weekend all four wild-card game winners (Jets, Ravens, Cardinals, Cowboys) won not because they could rack up endless numbers of touchdowns and field goals, but because they could play defense.

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Get ‘Lost’ in 2010’s old, new TV favorites

By Caitlin E Moore | January 13

Tired of feeling half frozen and looking for indoor amusement? Let the Scene be your guide to TV in 2010. An hour-long recap and two-hour premiere will kick off the last season of the plot-twisting, viewer-gripping drama “Lost.” Television audiences can also expect an extra long first episode from “24.”

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New year brings new music to District venues

January 13

While some musicians focus on both their music and personal appearance, alt-rock band “We Are Scientists” balance their serious music with hilarious personalities. Upon visiting their homepage, one will see advertising for “equestrine upholstery,” or simply, horse blankets. It’s such a contrast that you wonder what the hell these guys are all about.

RETURN OF THE KING — If you’ve got the time to visit the District’s museums and galleries, you can stumble across some great exhibits, such as the National Portrait Gallery’s “One Life: Echoes of Elvis,” a collection that follows the life and fame of Elvis Presley. Galleries such as the Hamiltonian Gallery on U Street offer deeper works, such as the images of store mannequins in Africa taken by Washington, D.C. photographer Frank Hallam Day.
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Elvis graces National Portrait Gallery

By Olivia Stitilis | January 13

Second semester has arrived, and with it the winter chill we love to complain about so much. Gone is the hope of a rare 60-degree fall day and here to stay are winter coats, rosy cheeks and never-ending comments about the cold weather as we wait for the shuttle to appear.

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Past film heroes save 2010

By Michael W. Richardson | January 13

We here at the Eagle are optimists. Sure, we have a cynical streak, but every year we’re just hoping that it’s going to be the best year ever — at least for the entertainment that will keep us distracted enough from our own lives. So in that spirit, here are a few of the films we’re most looking forward to losing ourselves in over the new year.

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Housing and Dining to overhaul housing allocation process

By Ethan Klapper | January 4

Housing and Dining Programs announced on Monday sweeping changes to how on-campus housing will be allocated, starting with the fall 2010 semester. In an e-mail to resident students, Executive Director of Housing and Dining Programs Chris Moody said his department expects a deficit of 200 beds for the fall semester.

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Broken Lizard 'slam' comedy

By Haely Jardas | January 4

Ever since the 2001 cult classic smash "Super Troopers," comedy troupe Broken Lizard has made a name for themselves as a group serious about shenanigans. The group - consisting of members Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanske - saw its fame and fan base grow ...

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'Rooney' take on 'wild' changes with new album, tour

By Maggie Hollander | December 22

There are several ways in which you may have heard about Rooney, and they are not proud of many of them. Perhaps you were watching “The O.C.” one night and heard their song playing in the background. Maybe you saw them open for Kelly Clarkson or the Jonas Brothers. Or you could have even been so ...

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Day-Lewis can't save 'Nine' script

By Charlie Szold | December 22

"Nine" Grade: B- Ask yourself one simple question: are you attracted to Penelope Cruz? If your answer is yes, you should consider seeing “Nine” — she is very attractive and minimally dressed throughout. Unfortunately, there is not much else to like about this movie. Directed by Rob Marshall, ...

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AU stuns DePaul behind transfer's 26 points

By Tom Schad | December 18

In his first game wearing AU blue transfer Vlad “the Impaler” Moldoveanu notched 26 points and drove the AU Eagles Men's Basketball team to a 62-57 upset over DePaul Wednesday night, their first win over a Big East Conference team in more than a decade.

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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