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Movie Review: Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?

By David Kahen-Kashi · Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013

Michel Gondry’s “Is the Man Who is Tall Happy?” is a whimsical and brief descent into a conversation with MIT professor Noam Chomsky.

Q&A: Michel Gondry, director of 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'

By David Kahen-Kashi · Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013

The director of “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and “Be Kind Rewind” shats with The Eagle about his new film.

Men’s basketball second half surge not enough in Brown loss

By Eric Saltzman · Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013

Multiple comeback attempts by the Eagles were unable to catch up with the Bears in a 72-67 defeat.

News

Meg Weekes leaves AU for unknown reasons

By Devin Mitchell | December 7

SPA Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies Meg Weekes will be leaving AU after this semester and Jessica Waters will be her replacement.

AU volleyball players celebrate their win against Colgate University on Nov. 24 to win the Patriot League Championship.

Sports

AU Volleyball upsets No.16 Duke to advance to Sweet 16

By Kara Avanceña | December 7

AU sets program history by upsetting No. 16 Duke to advance to the third round of the NCAA tournament.

Sports

Men’s track and field record seven top 10 finishes

By Jennifer Reyes | December 7

McCombs leads Eagle runners with fifth place finish at Navy Invitational on Dec. 6.

Sports

Volleyball advances to No. 2 round of NCAA tournament

By Kara Avanceña | December 7

AU swept Georgia to win its first NCAA tournament game and advance to second round.

Music

Grammy nominations 2014: The good, the bad and the ugly

By Mark Lieberman | December 7

The biggest awards show in music announced its nominations on a show featuring Robin Thicke, Lorde and more.

Music

Phantogram electrifies at 9:30 Club

By Ariana Mozafari | December 7

Electronic rockers Phantogram lit up the 9:30 Club this week with their performance.

News

AU Rude Mechanicals claws Santa with “The Eight”

By David Kahen-Kashi | December 6

Director Caitlyn Rose Wan talks about the creative and social process of “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues.”

AU Director of Athletics and Recreation Billy Walker (right) offered many thanks for the completion of the renovations.

Opinion

Billy Walker hits the ground running as new athletic director

December 6

Within a short amount of time, Walker has made significant and beneficial changes to the athletic department.

News

Take 5: Rest in peace, Paul Walker

By Mark Lieberman | December 6

A busy week in pop culture includes the death of Paul Walker and the casting of Wonder Woman.

Sports

Women’s basketball triumphs over Hampton

By Minahil Choudry | December 5

AU defeats Hampton 58-46 to earn second straight win of the season.

Sports

Tony Wroblicky leads men’s basketball in win over Howard

By Kara Avanceña | December 5

AU beat Howard University 76-53 at Bender Arena as Wroblicky picks up a career-high 23 points.

News

Obama says he is ‘humbler’ because of presidency

By Paige Jones | December 5

President Barack Obama spoke about his time as president during an interview for MSNBC’s “Hardball with Chris Matthews” at AU.

News

AU boots ballet rehearsals for Obama interview

By Chloe Johnson | December 5

AU canceled Ballet Petite’s rehearsals in Greenberg Theatre for MSNBC’s interview with President Obama.

News

Students carol Kerwin for workers’ rights in Bangladesh

By Kate Magill | December 5

A student group protested the working conditions of AU’s apparel manufacturing warehouse by singing protest songs to common Christmas carols outside President Neil Kerwin’s office.

Music

King Krule and Tops to perform at Rock & Roll Hotel

By Eli Fosl | December 5

King Krule and Tops will be performing at the Rock & Roll Hotel on Dec. 6

News

Kogod professor fined for embezzlement

By Chloe Johnson | December 4

Professor John Katkish was investigated for moving more than $240,000 from his clients’ account during his work as a financial adviser.

News

Take Action: Six charities helping the Philippines you can trust

By Amber Cohen | December 4

The Eagle researched six organizations that will use your donation to build the typhoon-struck country.

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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