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National Book Festival on the Mall features famed author signings, children's readings, book sales

The 12th annual Library of COngress National Book Festival drew book lovers of all ages.

President Kerwin to decide on future smoking ban

After discussing the possibility of a smoking ban in his fall email, President Neil Kerwin may decide on possible changes to AU's smoking policy in the next few weeks.

Matt Sutton

Aurora de Peralta

Eagle Rants: September 25, 2012

• You're great and the past few months we've been dating have been amazing. But I do wish you were just a littleeee bit bigger down there. • Aww, I'm so happy my fellow Ranters are backing me up on this! Thanks, guys. - Jeans/T-shirt Girl OP • why do you hate me? did I offend you in ...

Vasylytsya appointed speaker of Undergraduate Senate

The Undergraduate Senate appointed former executive clerk Anna Vasylytsya as speaker of the Undergraduate Senate on Sept. 9.

Yu vetoes SG adopt-a-tree program

Student Government President Emily Yu vetoed a bill that would create an adopt-a-tree program through the Community Service Coalition.

D.C. United edges Chivas USA, 1-0, for third straight win

Branko Boskovic's goal in the 64th minute led D.C. United to a 1-0 victory over Chivas USA Sept. 23 at RFK Stadium. The victory moved United into a tie for third place in the Eastern Conference

Eagle Rants: September 24, 2012

• Can you guys write a story about the new Student Activities rules that prohibit groups on campus (i.e. Dems, College Repubs) from bringing "partisan" speakers to campus? NO politician in DC is non-partisan, so let's just all say goodbye to having good speakers at AU. Seriously, this bureaucratic ...

Movie Review: LIberal Arts

"Liberal Arts" falls flat, with no substance to hold it up.

Constellation Theatre puts on epic performance in "Taking Steps"

Constellation Theatre’s season opener “Taking Steps” by Alan Ayckbourn lives up to its company’s mission of visionary design, heightened physicality and epic ensemble theatre in every regard.

Quick Take: What is the role of American University in preventing illegal file sharing?

Over 200 students were cited for sharing files illegally during the 2011-2012 academic year. This week, the Quick Take addresses the issue of how, or if, AU should enforce copyright laws.

D.C. hosts SPX cartooning and comic arts festival

Compensation for online work a hot topic at annual convention.

Movie Review: End of Watch

New cop movie gets up-close and personal with handheld, dashboard cameras.

Andrew Schlenger

Eagle Rants: September 23, 2012

• I want to defend the wonk campaign just to spite the annoying haters. • @"I see so many attractive guys in TDR and I always wonder how I could start a conversation without being sketchy." So is that some chamomile iced tea you spilled on your yoga pants or are you just happy to see me? • ...

Nicole Atallah