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Gabe Polsky (far right) poses with brother and fellow director Alan (far left).

Q&A: Alan and Gabe Polsky, directors of “The Motel Life”

By David Kahen-Kashi · Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013

Alan and Gabe Polsky speak with The Eagle about their new film “The Motel Life.”

McKinley Building under construction in January 2013.

Fate of MGC’s third floor remains undecided

By Chloe Johnson · Friday, Nov. 8, 2013

The third floor of MGC may be transformed into a student union, but all potential changes are put on hold.

Former presidential speechwriter offers storytelling advice

By Suzanne Gaber · Friday, Nov. 8, 2013

President Barack Obama’s former presidential speechwriter Jon Favreau advised students to focus on storytelling, not “a catchy tagline or cheap applause.”

News

Movie Review: The Motel Life

By David Kahen-Kashi | November 8

Debut film from Alan and Gabe Polsky is an ambient drama about life on the run.

Opinion

Hardcore Wonking: New class dedicated Miley Cyrus VMA performance

By American Wonker | November 8

In a new satirical column, American Wonker describes AU’s newest class.

News

Five reasons why skipping class isn’t a smart idea

By Sadie Ruben | November 8

While skipping class may seem like a good idea initially, here are five reasons why you might want to rethink napping or watching TV instead of going to class.

Music

Caught A Ghost returns to Black Cat next weekend

By Tam Sackman | November 8

Caught A Ghost will be opening for He’s My Brother, She’s My Sister in D.C. next weekend at the Black Cat.

Sports

Club sport student athlete of the week: Becky Maz

By Alex Romero | November 8

This week’s Eagle club student athlete of the week is Becky Maz, who plays outfield on AU’s club softball team.

Music

9:30 Club shows The Head and The Heart all the love

By Suzanne Gaber and Rebecca Zisser | November 8

The Head and The Heart bring the “Let’s Be Still” tour to D.C. on Nov. 4.

Columns

Advice columnists weigh in on long-term relationships, school stress

By Grace Cassidy and Jalen Chapman | November 8

Getting it Together: Advice columnists Jalen and Grace take on relationships and school stress for this week’s column.

News

The Rewind: Parenthood and American Horror Story

By Sydney Gore and Mark Lieberman | November 8

The Scene recaps the best television of the week in The Rewind.

News

React to Film AU screens drug documentary to full house

By Zach Ewell | November 8

React to Film AU chapter screens “How Make Money by Selling Drugs” with speakers Eric Sterling and Neil Franklin.

Grace Wilson scored an overtime goal to give the Eagles the victory over Lafayette in the Patriot League semi-finals

Sports

Wilson’s overtime goal sends field hockey to PL finals

By Eric Saltzman | November 8

The Eagles’ field hockey team advances to the Patriot League Tournament finals for the first time since 2010.

News

Take 5: A-list crossovers and B-list hosts

By Mark Lieberman | November 8

This week’s “Take 5” entertainment column covers the latest in pop culture from “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” to “Anchorman 2.”

Sports

Men’s soccer beats Princeton 2-0 while resting regulars

By Jennifer Reyes | November 7

The Eagles concluded their out-of-conference schedule with a victory over the Princeton Tigers.

Opinion

Anti-abortion debate deserves a spot on campus

By Andy Wallin | November 6

Columnist Andy Wallin calls for more intellectual debate and conversation regarding the anti-abortion side of the debate.

News

Q&A: Comedian Bill Burr

By Sean Meehan | November 6

Stand-up comedian and actor Bill Burr discusses comedy, “Breaking Bad,” and sports in an interview with The Eagle.

Opinion

Staff ed: Safe sex products and education should be more accessible to students

November 6

AU has done a great job at providing free safe sex products, but there are a few measures our campus can take to improve.

Music

AUDIOPHILE 11.6

By Molly Pfeffer , Clare Teeling , Drew Sher and Julia D'Amico | November 6

From M.I.A. to Glass Animals, WVAU knows what’s best this week.

Sports

Women’s soccer team advances to the quarterfinals

By Zach Leciejewski | November 6

The AU women’s soccer team defeated Army 3-1 with penalty kicks, advancing to the Patriot League semifinals.

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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