Five things the Scene staff thinks are worthy, led by U.K. zombie romantic comedy "Shaun of the Dead."
In an industry where so many bands just want to make it to the top and get rich quick, Tsunami Bomb is the odd band out. Even with a large fan base and decent sales on their last album, "The Ultimate Escape," the band feels out of place in the ruthless music industry where record label execs' eyes reflect dollar signs, not music notes.
Guest columnist Melinda Hall discusses AU students' lack of propensity to study.
In response to a crime committed at Georgetown University four years ago, a new provision on the Higher Education Act would try to ensure colleges and universities assign punishments proportionate to their crimes.
Four American University students respond astutely to the question of the week.
The Eagle Editorial staff discusses recent issues raised by students studying abroad in South Africa. Ultimately, the staff concludes that AU needs to put more effort into the study abroad programs.
Guest columnist Ryan Grannan-Doll discusses the abysmal situation for voters on both the left and the right this election year.
AFI Silver Theatre's 400 seats were filled at 7 p.m. Thursday for the D.C. sneak preview of "Silver City," followed by a question-and-answer session with director John Sayles and producer Maggie Renzi, moderated by AU professor and director of the Center for Social Media Patricia Aufderhiede.
Restrictions on one federal program dealing with foreign students and researchers who enter the United States may soon be relaxed, but the changes would not affect anyone at AU.
Some AU students in South Africa said that their study-abroad program requires too much work and is disorganized, though AU Abroad officials disagree and say they are working to meet student needs. In a series of e-mails several AU students in South Africa said that changes to the program were not adequately explained, and that the program's new director, School of International Service professor Caleb Rossiter, is insensitive and assigning too much work.
The death of Georgetown University junior David A. Shick may result in a federal provision that would make the outcomes of campus judicial proceedings less secret. Shick died in 2000 from injuries sustained from an alcohol-related fight with a fellow student.
Joe Klein, Newsweek columnust and author of the best-selling book "Primary Colors," participated in an interview with AU adjunct professor Pat Dowell Friday night as part of SOC's Political Comedy Festival. Following the screening of "Primary Colors," a film starring John Travolta, based on Klein's ...
The wind and torrential rain at Saturday's Navy Invitational in Annapolis, Md. was no obstacle for the AU cross country teams. The men's squad easily claimed the team title, outdistancing Navy 20-41. The women captured second-place honors in a field of nine teams.
The torrential rains on Friday night did not keep Jack Johnson fans from the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Md. In fact, thousands of fans packed the lawn section to slide around in a giant mudbath to the music of Donavan Frankenreiter, G. Love and Special Sauce,and Jack Johnson.
The AU Women's Soccer team entered this year with heaps of potential but not nearly as much experience. Yet as the season has progressed, the Eagles have met nearly every challenge, gaining experience and an impressive record. That continued Thursday, as the team passed its stiffest test this fall, defeating a foreboding Virginia Commonwealth team 2-1 at Reeves Field with a late goal from sophomore forward Jana Lee.
Most teams would be drained after logging as many miles as the AU men's soccer team has this year, but not the Eagles who fought hard and earned a 3-0 win over Cornell.
The AU volleyball team was rudely awakened in the first two games of the American Volleyball Classic this weekend in Bender Arena before regrouping to pull out a victory Saturday night. Heading into their annual home tournament, coach Barry Goldberg and his previously 3-2 Eagles hoped to make a stand against No. 15 Arizona Wildcats and build on that for the remaining two games of round robin play against the University of Albany and Temple University.
Guest columnist Robyn Abzug discusses her reactions to public pro-life statements as a staunch liberal.
It's the Georgetown Flea Market, popping up in the parking lot of Hardy Middle School at Wisconsin Avenue and 34th Street every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On sidewalks wide enough for a little early morning staggering, this bazaar of cheap and exotic fare is between 30 to 45 minutes walking distance from campus.
Is it President Bush who truly seeks to divide the nation, or are those against him much better at doing so? Political columnist Eric Fantegrossi comments on the irony in this week's Over the Line.
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