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An auspicious start for indie rockers NO. at 9:30 Club

By Tam Sackman · Monday, June 2, 2014

The LA-based indie rock band kicked off their tour in support of Yann Tiersen at 9:30 Club on May 28.

Sebastian Junger (Left) and Tim Heatherington (Right) at Outpost Restrepo.

Q&A: Sebastian Junger, director of “Korengal”

By David Kahen-Kashi · Monday, June 2, 2014

Journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger has seen a few firefights in his time documenting the travails of soldiers located in and outpost in the Korengal Valley.

AU Student assaulted in residence hall

By Samantha Hogan · Monday, June 2, 2014

An AU student was sexually assaulted in a residence hall on May 4 by an individual the survivor knew, according to a Crime Alert.

News

Movie Review: A Million Ways to Die in the West

By Jane Morice | May 29

The new faux-Western film created and directed by Seth MacFarlane inundates viewers with “Family Guy”-like humor.

News

The M&M Report: “Mad Men” and Pop Culture’s Role in the UCSB Shooting

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | May 29

Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell discuss “Mad Men” and Ann Hornaday’s piece about Hollywood’s role in violent culture on this week’s podcast.

News

AU Student in Ukraine: Election Day

By Alejandro Alvarez | May 27

After Election Day on May 25 in Ukraine, AU student Trey Yingst spoke to a former mayor of Kiev and voters who set high expectations for the country’s next president, Petro Poroshenko.

Opinion

Columnist Abroad: Study abroad explained in a series of quotes

By Sonia Ledwith | May 27

At every abroad orientation, you will hear the phrase “life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”

Opinion

Op/ed: Reframing the Conversation

By James Walsh | May 27

A sexual assault survivor gives his take on the fallout from recent leaked documents.

News

AU Student in Ukraine, Day 4 and 5: Ukrainian presidential candidate blames Kiev for deaths in east

By Alejandro Alvarez | May 24

On May 22 and 23, Trey Yingst talked to a presidential candidate who blamed Kiev for a lack of action in the country’s east and warned of additional protests if the government continued to disappoint.

DF-02072 - (from left): Sun Spot (Adan Canto), Kitty Pryde (Ellen Page), Iceman (Shawn Ashmore) and Colossus (Daniel Cudmore) prepare for an epic battle to save their kind.

News

Movie Review: “X-Men: Days of Future Past”

By Mia Miller | May 23

Director Bryan Singer returns with the sixth installment of the X-Men trilogy.

News

Uruguayan President José Mujica visits AU

By Alejandro Alvarez | May 22

José “Pepe” Mujica, president of Uruguay, addressed a full atrium at the School of International Service on May 13, speaking to AU students about democracy, the importance of change and Uruguay’s lesson to the world.

News

AU Student in Ukraine, Day 2: Kiev remains on edge after February clashes

By Alejandro Alvarez | May 21

In his first day in Kiev, Ukraine, Trey Yingst headed to Maidan square to see how Kiev has fared since February’s violent protests.

News

The M&M Report: “Million Dollar Arm”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | May 21

Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell discuss the new Jon Hamm baseball drama “Million Dollar Arm” on this week’s podcast.

News

AU Student travels to Ukraine to cover election, ongoing unrest

By Alejandro Alvarez | May 21

Trey Yingst, a rising junior in the School of Communications, is traveling to Ukraine to report on the ongoing unrest in the country on behalf of independent media group News2share.

News

Movie Review: Watermark

By David Kahen-Kashi | May 19

“Watermark” is an ambitious documentary film with gorgeous photography, but lacks context.

News

Doug Hecox: Professor by day, comedian by night

By Sam Bermas-Dawes | May 19

When he’s not teaching journalism in the School of Communication, AU Professor Doug Hecox frequents local comedy club stages.

News

Is Google Glass the next big thing for the classroom?

By Trent Burns | May 19

The AU Library currently has five sets of Google Glass. Find out what Professor Scott Talan is doing with Google’s groundbreaking wearable tech.

News

Movie Review: Godzilla

By Mary Wright | May 16

Newcomer Gareth Edwards’ spin on the classic monster movie dazzles visually but fails flat plot-wise.

Music

Riff Raff: A performance and a party

By Michael Mansheim | May 15

The Houston rapper thrilled the crowd with his antics on April 24.

News

Q&A: Liza Johnson, Director of ‘Hateship Loveship’

By David Kahen-Kashi | May 13

The director of “Hateship Loveship” talks about the making of film, working with Kristen Wiig and female directors working in Hollywood.

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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