The man behind the meal

TDR Mastermind: General Manager Jack Cahill

By Stillman Brown

Ever wondered who controls what you eat in the Terrace Dining Room? Or who gave AU students the gift of the waffle irons? Or who decides what food at the Comfort Zone will wrap you in reminiscences of Mom's cooking? Meet Jack Cahill, the general manager of TDR and an employee of Bon Appetit, the food service corporation that handles dining for AU and more than 60 colleges nationwide. (continue reading)

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Census inspires D.C., AU artists for Corcoran

AU professor's, alumni's works on display

By Michele White

"Census 03: New Art from D.C." is your ticket to catch a glimpse of the increasingly diverse art scene of D.C. Named after the federal government's population survey, 10 artists present their unique perspectives, via various media, conveying the diversity found beyond the numbers of the U.S. Census population survey. (continue reading)

Dining on an AU meal plan

Easy cafeteria recipes to try in TDR

By Kristy Powers

Stir-fry, hamburgers, pasta, fried chicken and salad frequently star on the TDR menu. They sound delicious, but sometimes can't satisfy one's cravings. The chefs at TDR try to prepare an assortment of foods to meet the tastes of campus, but sometimes some students anguish over finding something to chow down on. (continue reading)

Czechs speak the same, smell a little different

Czeching In

By Dan Zak

In the smoky recesses of Akropolis, a dingy bar and concert venue in one of Prague's blue-collar suburbs, Czech band Zoe-Deer was testing the sound system. They greeted the crowd in Czech and thanked the crowd for being there in Czech. "Diky moc," the lead singer said, "Thank you much," and then launched into the opening number. (continue reading)

Music Notes

The weekly CD reviews from The Eagle Music Section. Up this week: Mark Ronson, Grandaddy, Live, A Static Lullaby, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Those Peabodys, Vertical Horizon and Strike Anywhere. (continue reading)

Factory displays diverse media, artists

By Anne Godlasky

The U.S. Navy constructed a factory on the banks of the Potomac in 1918. More than 10,000 torpedoes, a world war, two renovations and 160 artists later, the Torpedo Factory Art Center draws more than 800,000 visitors each year. The 83 open studios of sculptors, painters, photographers, jewelers and other artists infuse life and color into the gray cement gut of the World War II naval torpedo station. (continue reading)

My Morning Jacket jams

Band communicates to eclectic crowd through music, not talk

By Costa Caloudas

Look past My Morning Jacket's mangled hair and Skynrd-like appearance. Ignore that four-fifths of its band members have names that end in the letter "Y" (Danny, Tommy, Johnny and Jimmy). Forget that they're from Kentucky. It's exciting times for My Morning Jacket. (continue reading)

'Fight Club' author creates anew

By Rebecca Armendariz

One would think Chuck Palahniuk, author of the well known book-turned-movie "Fight Club," would come off as a bit odd or even deranged. In actuality, he admitted that he wouldn't "fight Kierkegaard - because he had a bad back" at the National Press Club on Monday. (continue reading)

Avoid tired 'temptation'

Gospel truth: Gooding couldn't save this script

By Jennifer Vishnevsky

"The Fighting Temptations" is a typical romantic comedy, with a plot focused on gospel music. The majority of this rather lengthy movie is spent, for better or worse, listening to the entire cast sing over and over again. The film focuses on the coming together of a community and on an unfortunately dry love story. (continue reading)

South Beach a bummer?

Nutrition News

Nutrition News is a weekly column that is compiled and contributed by Professor Anastasia Snelling's Nutrition Class. (continue reading)