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Terao falls one win short of All-American status at NCAA Wrestling Championships

By Kara Avanceña · Saturday, March 22, 2014

AU wrestlers Herrin, Mitchell and Terao competed at the NCAA Championships with Mitchell making it through the third session Terao making it through the fourth session

Take 5: Unnecessary sequels and halftime lessons

By Mark Lieberman · Saturday, March 22, 2014

Pixar is bringing back “The Incredibles” and “Cars,” Sony is reviving “Ghostbusters and more in this week’s entertainment update.

SG approves GEM fund for remainder of semester

By Kate Magill · Friday, March 21, 2014

President Pat Kelly approved the $4,000 fund to support multicultural programming for next seven weeks.

News

Q&A: Jason Bateman, director of ‘Bad Words’

By Tam Sackman | March 21

The actor made his directorial debut with raunchy spelling-bee comedy “Bad Words.”

News

Movie Review: Bad Words

By Tam Sackman | March 21

Jason Bateman’s “Bad Words” is a foul-mouthed, sometimes problematic debut from the first time director.

Sports

Women’s basketball drops WNIT despite Dobbs’ 24 points

By Danielle Krachie | March 21

The AU women’s basketball team falls to Seton Hall at the first round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament.

Opinion

Staff Ed: March Madness shines light on AU school spirit

March 20

It will be the AU community’s responsibility to sustain school spirit and build off of this year’s success.

News

‘Death and the Maiden’ and ‘Savannah Bay’ play at World Stages 2014

By David Kahen-Kashi | March 20

One play dazzles with a story of heartbreak and loss while the other is an underwhelming adaptation of a small scale political thriller.

Lifestyle

JM Eats: Beyond basic burgers

By Jordan-Marie Smith | March 20

More than your average burger joint, Burger, Tap & Shake gives chuck-fans something new.

News

Movie Review: The Grand Budapest Hotel

By David Kahen-Kashi | March 20

Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” checks in with an impressive cast of characters and tight direction.

Lifestyle

Exploring AU’s tattoo subculture: a middle finger to negative vibes

By Danielle Green | March 20

Danielle Green’s tattoo spotlight column examines an evil eye and the word “LUZ.”

News

Lilly Ledbetter emphasizes issues with gender wage gap

By David Lim | March 20

Advocate discusses her experiences with gender discrimination in the second KPU event of the semester.

Opinion

Op/Ed: Student Health Center changes to tackle student discontent

By David Reitman | March 20

Longer operating hours and new personnel are part of what SHC Director David Reitman calls “Health Center 2.0.”

News

Q&A: Lilly Ledbetter

By David Lim | March 20

The Eagle sat down with Kennedy Political Union speaker Lilly Ledbetter to chat about equal pay, women in the workforce and advice to students.

News

AU students to open for Chance the Rapper

By Jane Morice | March 20

DJ duo Divided by Zero and AU rapper Lyrx to showcase their talents before Chance the Rapper takes the stage April 10.

AU students cheered the Eagles during a watch party held in the Tavern for the AU vs. Wisconsin game.

Sports

AU eliminated by Wisconsin after initial surge

By Eric Saltzman | March 20

An explosive second half from the Badgers dropped the Eagles 75-35, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Sports

Men’s basketball gears up for battle against Wisconsin

By Eric Saltzman | March 20

Senior center Tony Wroblicky headlines an Eagle squad defined by exceeding expectations.

News

Dick Cheney to speak at AU

By Alejandro Alvarez | March 19

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney will deliver a speech at AU on March 27.

Music

Audiophile 3.19

March 19

A weekly round-up of album reviews brought to you by the WVAU staff.

Lifestyle

Obama’s second inaugural gown showcased for limited time

By Mia Miller | March 19

An ongoing exhibit is currently displaying Michelle Obama’s second inaugural gown.

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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