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'No Strings' a fun film, but not groundbreaking

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With such a serious and somber start to the New Year, it would be beneficial to take one’s mind off of the heavy stuff with a light-hearted Ivan Reitman film. It’s to our benefit that there so happens to be such a film in the release of “No Strings Attached,” starring Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher.

Sporting AU gear, Cee-Lo rocks Bender Arena

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Cee-Lo opened with a montage of songs from his Gnarls Barkley discography, including “Gone Daddy Gone” and “Crazy,” as the audience happily sang along. At the end of the performance, Cee-Lo promised that his next new album would be under Goodie Mob. Cee-Lo knew how to work the crowd

‘LADYKILLER’ — The artist is slated to perform his unique blend of soul and southern R&B at AU’s Bender Arena this Friday, on Jan 14. Cee Lo is best known for being one half of the soulful duo Gnarls Barkley and for his viral hit “Fuck You!” off his latest album. The singer will make a special appearance at AU before gracing the stage at “Saturday Night Live” this weekend.

Cee Lo Green brings ‘Killer’ R&B to Bender

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There’s something instantly commendable about being able to bring a song titled “Fuck You!” to such critical and mainstream success. On Jan. 14, the hip-hop provocateur Cee-Lo Green is making a stop at the Bender Arena. Students get in for free with an AU ID and guests can come for $5.



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‘11 Oscars to draw young crowd

It’s far from a sport, but the race for the little award named Oscar is the most coveted award for films across the globe. Now that 2010 is over and done with, the most prestigious movies campaign for titles like Best Picture, Best Director or Best Screenplay. While televised ceremonies in the past ...



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Concerts in 2011 get double dose of Dr. Dog, Yo La Tengo

The new year has begun and it’s time to get your live music fixture on. The Scene is here to point you in the direction of the best upcoming live acts at some of the District’s best music venues. Yo La Tengo Indie favorites Yo La Tengo have been a cult staple for every self-respecting hipster ...


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Keep the creatures from stirring and the rodents from ruling

The Rat is clearly more evolved than us. While we huddle in our dorm rooms next to whatever bottle of liquor we still have stored for winter, desperately trying to avoid stepping out into the frozen tundra, they will somehow survive and thrive, coming out to meet us next spring with a hope that this season will bring a bountiful harvest of garbage.






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Snowpocalypse the sequel: A winter survival guide

Something wicked this way comes — it lurks in our skies, awaiting the return of innocent college students from winter break. It will drop around the beginning of February, wreaking havoc not only upon Washington, but the rest of the East Coast as well.


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The Scene's holiday gift picks

The Scene offers up our favorite albums, films, television shows and gadgets from this past year. If a non-denominational gift-bringer delivers one of these to you this holiday season, thank us. We told them.




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A semester draws to a close in Paris

Before I left for my semester abroad, I assumed that my academic life in Paris would not be nearly as rigorous as its American counterpart. I was not completely wrong, but I did fail to figure in one crucial variable: whatever the work was, it would have to be done in Paris.





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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