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AU hires lawyers in adjunct negotiations

By Paige Jones · Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012

Union representatives and the University gear up for possible adjunct unionization.

AU Players have an 'Adult Evening with Shel Silverstein'

By Jane Morice · Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012

AU Players took a look at the raunchier, lesser-known writings of the beloved poet.

Mission Improvable rides meme wave with their viral video ‘Shit AU People Say’

By Alex Greco · Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012

Mission Improvable released a laughter-inducing video that lampoons AU's local stereotypes. However, the classic "improv troupe geek" stereotype is conspicuously absent.

Opinion

A poor man for President

By Sam Mendelson | February 14

The candidacy for president shouldn't be a millionaire's club.

News

Summer Camp bring sweet vintage aesthetic to U Hall

By Sydney Gore | February 14

British indie-pop duo delivered tracks from their debut album "Welcome to Condale" Feb. 9.

News

TV Pick: The Walking Dead

By Hoai-Tran Bui | February 14

AMC's The Walking Dead brings the zombie genre back to life.

News

Audiophile 2.14.12

February 14

Looking for new music? DJs at WVAU share their thoughts on a range of recent releases.

News

Jack’s Mannequin show they’re ‘made for’ 9:30 club Feb. 11

By Michelle Eider | February 14

Piano-rock quartet Jack’s Mannequin delivered a rousing resolution to their People and Things Tour on Feb. 11 at the 9:30 club. The band treated fans to an extended concert in celebration of their last show. Frontman and pianist Andrew McMahon told an ecstatic audience that, although his voice was ...

Alfred Jarryâ€™s play â€œUbu Rexâ€ is a satirical commentary on the corruption of upper-class citizens.

News

Dept. of Performing Arts to stage modernized version of play 'Ubu Rex' on Feb. 16-18 in Greenberg

By Yohana Desta | February 14

Performance is an updated version of Alfred Jarry's 1896 Shakespeare-inspired play.

News

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

By Matt Sutton | February 14

"Journey" sequel offers plenty of 3D eye candy.

Sports

No. 10 AU wrestling finishes 1-1 at regional

By Samantha Raphelson | February 14

At the National Duals Regional over the weekend, the Eagles lost to the University of Oklahoma, led by former AU coach Mark Cody but defeated Central Michigan UNiversity for the first time in program history.

Sophomores Colin Wick and Jesse Drucker are two of the nine-member Neologians.

News

Student musicians the Neologians bring original Afro-funk grooves to AU campus

By Christine Ly | February 14

Nine-member Afro-beat/ jazz collective the Neologians played a set in the Kay Basement on Feb. 10 with opening acts Western Affairs and Max Tani.

Opinion

Thoughts on love

By Mana Aliabadi | February 14

Mana Aliabadi cogitates on love, sex and their tangled intercourse here at AU.

Opinion

Letter to the editor

February 14

Interim Director of the University Honors Program Michael Manson responds to last weeks editorial on upcoming changes to the Honors Program.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Give student trustee the vote

February 14

The fact that the position Atanasio fills has no voting rights makes his nomination bittersweet.

Sports

Who should show the love in sports

By Ben Lasky | February 14

Eagle columnist Ben Lasky shows which sports figures need to catch a little bit of Valentine's Day spirit.

Opinion

Making black history month history

By Julia Greenwald | February 14

As Morgan Freeman pointed out, it's time to stop relegating black history to one month.

News

Dupont Circle’s Secondi stuffs tiny store with consigned finds

By Jane Morice | February 14

Upscale brands and a way of discounting items that can excite or fright, Secondi is an upscale thrift store.

News

Movie Review: The Vow

By Sydney Gore | February 14

An accident causes a woman to lose her memory of her husband. While he's trying to win her all over again, old skeletons come out of her closet. Not quite The Notebook, but still a good choice for aficionados of the sad love story.

After scoring 18 points against Lehigh Feb. 9, Tony Wroblicky scored four points in 12 minutes at Holy Cross.

Sports

AU men's basketball falls to Holy Cross 59-52

By Eric Saltzman | February 14

The Eagles (16-9, 7-3 PL) were unable to overcome a halftime deficit in a loss to the Crusaders on Saturday.

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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