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Take 5: Sherlock Holmes returns, George Clooney postpones

By Mark Lieberman · Friday, Oct. 25, 2013

The week’s biggest pop-culture headlines include the return of Cumberbatch, new pop music and more.

Movie Review: Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

By Alejandro Alvarez · Friday, Oct. 25, 2013

“Bad Grandpa” displays all the wild stunts and lowbrow pranks, but is a distinct departure from the series.

Natalie Bergman of Wild Belle performs at U Street Music Hall on Oct. 22.

Wild Belle steams up U Street Music Hall

By Sydney Gore · Friday, Oct. 25, 2013

Watching Wild Belle perform was similar to the experience of a dehydrated person envisioning a sensational mirage as they aimlessly wander through the desert.

News

AU creates new ‘student-elect’ board of trustees position

By Chloe Johnson | October 25

Undergraduate Joe Ste.Marie began his tenure as “student trustee-elect” this fall, a position that gives him training to become a full Student Trustee.

Sports

Women’s soccer clinches playoff berth despite loss

October 25

The Eagles women’s soccer team secures a playoff spot despite a 2-0 loss at Loyola.

News

Club sports teams’ frustration grows over field use policies

By Chloe Johnson | October 25

Recent construction has made getting practice time on AU-owned fields a challenge for most club sports teams.

Outside the gate of Mysore Palace, India

Opinion

In India, chaos is the norm

By Alison Pease | October 25

After a 10-day trip across Southern India, columnist Alison Pease learned that sometimes you have to trust the process.

Sports

Club student athlete of the week: Alex Shaw

By Alex Romero | October 23

The Eagle talks to club baseball player Alex Shaw about the team’s season and his favorite things to do around D.C.

News

DC magician works his magic at LivingSocial

By Anagha Srikanth | October 23

The Eagle profiles Magician Max Major, who is performing a show in the District until Dec. 29.

Music

AUDIOPHILE

By Michael Lovito , Molly Pfeffer , Jack Fitzpatrick , Clare Teeling , Rafael Smith , Tori Tropiano , Andrew Jordan and Julia D'Amico | October 23

WVAU Wednesday features new artists including Kings of Leon, The Preatures, Lily Kershaw and Grooms.

News

'Disney on Ice' arrives in the District

By Emily Clapp | October 23

Featured skating actress Sonia Spence in “Disney on Ice” speaks to The Eagle about her life on the road.

Jordanian Kids I spoke with near the Citadel of Amman.

Opinion

Faulty education system to blame for unrest in Middle East

By Andy Wallin | October 23

Columnist Andy Wallin explains what he learned from his backpacking experience throughout Jordan, the West Bank and Israel over the summer.

Sports

Men’s soccer plays to scoreless draw against West Virginia

By Zach Leciejewski | October 23

The Eagles went through two overtimes but failed to register a goal in a tie with West Virginia.

Opinion

A government disaster without end

By Marshall Bornemann | October 22

Columnist Marshall Bornemann discusses how the government shutdown will have lasting ramifications for AU students.

Music

Aaron Carter flips fans out at The Fillmore

By Sydney Gore | October 21

Aaron Carter’s “The After Party Tour” stops in Silver Spring, Md.

Sports

Field hockey second half surge leads to upset of No. 2 UConn

By Eric Saltzman | October 21

Victoria DeKepper registered three assists in the Eagles 4-3 upset victory over the Huskies

Opinion

Quick Take: Is fossil fuel divestment the right move for AU?

October 21

Quick Take writers comment on the implications of AU divesting its endowment from fossil fuel companies.

Opinion

Just barely graduating, AU’s hypocrisy at fault

By Danielle Ortiz-Geis | October 21

Senior Danielle Ortiz-Geis is only able to graduate this year because of a personal fundraising campaign. She argues that AU’s promotion of unpaid internships is hypocritical and led her to this dilemma.

The new AU a capella group Pitches Be Trippin’ pose for a photo.

Music

Pitches Be Trippin’: the new girls on the a capella block

By Mark Lieberman | October 21

AU welcomed its fifth a capella group at the All American Weekend concert

Julie Nolan and Jesse Saywell as Janet and Brad

News

The Rocky Horror Show brings fun and filth to Greenberg

By Sean Meehan | October 21

DPA starts its season off with the cult classic tale of sexual indulgence and abandon.

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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