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India alternative break continues after cancelling concerns

By Jillian O'Donohoe · Wednesday, March 25, 2015

AU students will attend alternative break trip to India, despite previous concerns that it would be cancelled.

AU hosts annual National Eating Disorder Association Walk

By Jacquie Lee · Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Students and local residents gather to raise over $51,000 to combat eating disorders.

Chicken & Lawfuls: Five people you meet in law school

By Naveed Afshar · Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Mom said you shouldn’t judge people, but law school’s a different case.

News

AU colony of Sigma Alpha Epsilon seeks to avoid other chapters’ errors

By Deanna Mudry | March 25

SAE on campus attempts to stand apart from other chapters in U.S. following press on sexual assault and racism at other universities

Music

Playlist: Run the Jewels and Biz Markie

By Zach Ewell | March 25

Preview this weekend’s SUB concert with a playlist.

News

2015 commencement speakers include environmentalists, entrepreneurs

By Samantha Hogan and Mark Lieberman | March 24

The first American woman to walk in space and a founding partner of BET are among this year’s speakers.

Lifestyle

Talkin’ Tunes: Kerwin’s music taste, in his own words: ‘boring as hell’

By Katerina Pappas | March 24

President Neil Kerwin finds it hard to juggle CNN and the same 100 songs he’s listened to since his days as an AU undergrad.

News

The M&M Report: “House of Cards” and “Fresh Off the Boat”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | March 23

The hosts welcome a special guest to look back at season 3 of Netflix’s popular political drama.

Blithe Spirit

Noël Coward’s
BLITHE SPIRIT
Director
Michael Blakemore
Scenic and Costume Designer
Simon Higlett
Lighting Designer
Mark Jonathan
Designer for Ms. Lansbury’s costumes
Martin Pakledinaz
Sound Designers
Ben and Max Ringham
Featuring
Angela Lansbury
Charles Edwards
Jemima Rooper
Charlotte Parry
Simon Jones
Susan Louise O’Connor
Sandra Shipley

News

Theater Review: “Blithe Spirit”

By Brandon Latham | March 23

Iconic star Angela Lansbury's return to the National Theatre is exceptional comedy.

News

5 apps to connect with loved ones while abroad

By Lauren Hain | March 23

These apps will make it significantly easier to keep in touch with the people you’ll miss the most during your semester or year abroad.

News

Greek Week events to be hosted on campus throughout this week

By Deanna Mudry | March 23

Social and professional fraternities and sororities will pair up for battle and charitable events next week

News

Facing tight deadline, AU wants extended work hours on East Campus

By Cuneyt Dil | March 23

Construction faces a late start and tricky weather

News

Students protest poor race relations in MGC

By Sean Meehan , Mark Lieberman and Aly Seidel | March 20

A week of responses to racially-charged events culminates in a Friday gathering in MGC

Members of the women's basketball team leave on March 18 to board a bus to the airport where they will fly to Iowa.

Sports

Women’s Basketball loses in First Round of NCAA, 75-67 vs No. 3 Iowa

By Jennifer Reyes | March 20

Senior Jen Dumiak takes one last bow, leading all scorers with 23 points her final game, and junior Ari Booth shines coming off the bench collecting 17 points.

News

Preview: AU Players hosting first Annual New Works Festival with three plays

By Adena Maier | March 20

A preview of the festival and the works written, directed, performed, and produced by AU students.

News

Aramark food workers speak out about understaffing and poor management

By Kim Szarmach | March 20

Workers reach out to students for help fighting management over poor practices in hopes of improving quality of service at AU.

Lifestyle

The Weekend Scene: March 20-22

By Jordan-Marie Smith | March 20

Take advantage of the warm weather and blue skies with a witchy party, Bethesda’s film festival, and Artisphere trip.

Professor David Pitts has been placed on indefinite leave after his arrest on Sept. 4, 2014.

News

AU professor sentenced to year and a day in prison

By Kate Magill | March 20

Professor David Pitts sentenced for first and second degree burglary

News

Movie Review: “Insurgent”

By Anagha Srikanth | March 20

The next film in the Divergent series just manages to meet expectations.

Lifestyle

AU Humanist Community president "honored" at being labeled a bigot

By Freddy Rodriguez | March 20

The American Family Association labeled the AU Humanist Community on its bigotry map, and the president of the AUHC feels honored.

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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