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AU alum launches space documentary

By Kara Avanceña · Friday, Jan. 17, 2014

School of Communication alumnus and filmmaker David Ruck explored the importance of continuing space exploration in his documentary “I Want to be an Astronaut.” Ruck held a screening of his film accompanied by a panel discussion in Weschler Theater at AU’s Mary Graydon Center on Jan.

The Reel Scene: cops, criminals, spies, horrors and heists

By David Kahen-Kashi · Friday, Jan. 17, 2014

See what’s playing in movie theaters this week in The Eagle’s Reel Scene.

The Scene’s weekend guide

By Scene Staff · Friday, Jan. 17, 2014

The Eagle staff compiled a list of eight things to do in the city during the three-day weekend.

Work is ongoing outside the McKinley Building’s landscaping that used to be a patch of grass known as “The Beach.”

Opinion

Staff ed: McKinley Building progress disappoints

January 17

The recent opening of McKinley Hall shines light on the University’s transparency and judgment.

Graybill (right) competes in a field hockey game during her time at AU.

Sports

AU grad launches toward Sochi Olympics

By Eric Saltzman | January 17

Former AU field hockey standout Savannah Graybill is competing to make the U.S. skeleton team and compete in this year’s Olympics in Sochi.

News

AU alumnus convicted of murder

By Kate Magill | January 16

AU alumnus Albrecht Muth was convicted of killing wife of 20 years.

The words “Property is Theft” was found painted near a staircase in the Ward Circle Building.

News

Graffiti found in Ward

By Samantha Hogan | January 16

Two walls in Ward Circle Building were vandalized with black paint on Jan. 14.

Sports

Men's basketball continues undefeated Patriot League start

January 16

Men’s basketball continues its perfect start to the Patriot League season after beating Lehigh away, 65-63.

Sports

Women’s basketball beats Lehigh to win third straight game

By Kara Avanceña | January 16

Five players scored in double-digits in the victory over the Mountain Hawks

News

SIS professor loses battle with cancer

By Sadie Ruben | January 14

Professor Robert Pastor fought cancer for three and a half years after he was told he had only six months to live.

News

New SOC home opens

By Kate Magill | January 12

The new home for SOC had a soft open on Jan. 6, but will be fully functional for classes by the beginning of the spring semester.

News

Rep. Elijah Cummings to speak at AU

By David Lim | January 12

The Congressman will speak as part of the Office of University Chaplain’s R. Bruce Poynter lecture program during Dr. Martin Luther King Week 2014.

Opinion

Op/ed: Don Myers made AU a better place

By Joe Ste.Marie | January 9

Joe Ste.Marie describes Don Myers’ great contributions to the University, including making AU financially stable, and his personal interactions with the Chief Financial Officer before his recent death.

Sports

Women's basketball drops to Holy Cross

By Jennifer Reyes | January 8

Missed opportunities was the source of the close game to Patriot League rival Holy Cross.

News

Top AU administrator loses battle with cancer at 68

By Jared Angle | January 8

Donald Myers, who served as AU’s chief financial officer, Vice President and Treasurer for more than 30 years, died due to cancer on Jan. 6.

Sports

Solid team play gives men's basketball victory over Holy Cross

By Alex Romero | January 7

The Eagles were excellent in their 69-54 victory over Holy Cross as each of their starters totaled double-digit points.

News

Missing AU adjunct professor found dead

By Kate Magill | January 5

Family member confirmed the body found was Ph.D. candidate Adel Ait-Ghezala.

News

AU responds to Anderson Cooper’s ‘wonk’ blunder

By David Lim | January 2

‘Wonk of The Year’ recipient Anderson Cooper admits he does not understand the meaning of the award during a national television broadcast on Dec. 31.

News

Movie Review: Grudge Match

By Ean Marshall | December 25

Stallone and De Niro get beat up by bad jokes and familiar material.

News

Movie Review: The Wolf of Wall Street

By David Kahen-Kashi | December 25

Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street” showcases the high life of AU alumnus Jordan Belfort’s exploits on Wall Street and the low-lifes he used to get there.

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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