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'Return of the King' completes LOTR

By Daniel Longino · Monday, Dec. 8, 2003

As the semester winds down, many are frantically trying to salvage grades, while others are looking forward to returning home for the holidays. However, there is another event that has captured the imagination and interest of many at AU - the final chapter in what may be one of the biggest events in film history: the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." Check back for The Eagle's review of the film before it's released Dec. 17.

Hot movies for the holidays

By Emily Zemler · Monday, Dec. 8, 2003

Not a fan of "Lord of the Rings"? Other movies opening this holiday season may satisfy your movie-going needs.

Best music of 2003

Monday, Dec. 8, 2003

The Eagle's music writers choose their favorite albums of the year - the albums they expect to inspire listeners and revolutionize the music biz. Check out their extra five picks on the special online edition.

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Underworld's decade of melodic bliss

By Emily Zemler | December 8

Underworld, one of the best electronic acts to come out of the United Kingdom, releases a collection of 10 years of its work with a solid compilation of some of the best underground dance music the industry has to offer.

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Not quite the Oscars, but still the 'Best'

December 8

With 2003 drawing to a close, it seems appropriate to give out awards for the best and worst of the year's movies. Along with the awards, top 10 lists seem like a good way to match our level of pretension against the likes of Stephen Hunter, film critic at the Washington Post, and A.O. Scott, critic at the New York Times.

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'Czeching in' checks out

By Dan Zak | December 8

Columnist Dan Zak says farewell from, and to, Prague for this semster.

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Nutrition News

December 8

Nutrition News is a weekly column compiled and contributed by Professor Anastasia Snelling's Nutrition Class.

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Acerbic advice for finals

By Erin Reigh | December 8

Columnist Erin Reigh offers irreverent instructions on how to cram for final exams.

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Vast 'Meadow' of brilliance

By Costa Caloudas | December 8

The Wrens' "The Meadowlands" recieves a glowing review for its raw and real dive into dire social circumstances.

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E-bay = easy way?

By Dwaun Sellers | December 8

In today's technologically advanced world, people don't need to resort only to malls for gift-buying. With a poor economy dragging along and traditions to uphold, many are turning to the Internet's bargains to fulfill people's wish lists, with eBay being one of the major sites visited.

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From 'Nemo' to 'The Sea': Best films of '03

By Emily Zemler and Daniel Longino | December 8

Eagle film critics Daniel Longino and Emily Zemler dish on their favorite films of the year.

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Giving thanks abroad

By Dan Zak | December 4

The Eagle's columnist Dan Zak offers his account of a Thanksgiving in Prague, Czech Republic.

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Weekend Hot Spots

By Costa Caloudas | December 4

The Scene's recommendation on what to do around D.C. this weekend

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MP3.com closes its browser

December 4

Dec. 2 was doomsday for independent music. As of noon Tuesday, Mp3.com closed its server and deleted its roughly 750,000 files, marking the end of the largest catalogue of free Internet downloads from hundreds of thousands of unsigned bands, as well as downloadable tracks from an array of artists on Universal Records, the site's former owner.

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Simon and Garfunkel play classic concert

By Joseph Popiolkowski | December 4

When Art Garfunkel, of '60s folk-rock duo Simon and Garfunkel, called "Kathy's Song" a song of "sweet nostalgia" at Sunday night's sold-out show in Toronto, the same could have been said of the entire evening. "Sorry it took us so long to get this together," Garfunkel told the audience of more than 18,000. "But we're thrilled to be here."

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New Cruise movie intrigues with action

By Jorge Del Pinal | December 4

Tom Cruise's new movie 'The Last Samurai' gets four stars from The Eagle's reviewer Jorge del Pinal.

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Scrooge on the stage

By Kaitlyn Lavendar | December 4

It may be getting cold outside, but the production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," will leave audiences with that "oh so warm and fuzzy feeling." Brought to life at Ford's Theater, the tale of cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge's embracing of the spirit of the season is something that no one should miss.

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Samurai staples to see

By Daniel Longino | December 4

Before you see Tom "Risky Business" Cruise strap on the kimono for "The Last Samurai," here are a few past samurai flicks worth seeing: descriptions of films from 7 Samurai to Ghost Dog

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Taking Back big in '03

December 4

Two years ago, Taking Back Sunday was nothing more than a blip on the Long Island, N.Y. music map. But in the 600-plus days that followed, the band's debut LP "Tell All Your Friends" outsold nearly every independent release that year, and tickets for Taking Back Sunday's shows became valuable commodities as shows sold out weeks in advance.

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Whips, and leather, and lube - Oh, my!

By Matt Mawhinney | December 4

A feature on sex shops in the D.C. area, including an article on approaching sex shops, a list of locations, and a description of the best sex toys for an impotent budget.

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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