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Based on the Tim Robbins screenplay, â€œDead Man Walkingâ€ is the story of Sister Helen Prejean, a nun who tries to help lessen the sentence of a death row inmate convicted of a heinous crime. Thirteen AU students portray 40 characters in the play.

AU Dept. of Performing Arts to put on timely play about death penalty

By Hoai-Tran Bui · Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011

Despite a tight timeline and small budget, the AU Department of Performing Arts has put together a full production of Tim Robbins's "Dead Man Walking."

Freshman musical theater students display acting, singing talents in student showcase

By Mike Conte · Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011

The newest members of the AU Department of Performing Arts made a strong first impression at the New Student Showcase on Sept. 24.

Department of Transportation voices support for AU Campus Plan

By Lindsey Anderson · Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011

After a full study of the plan, the District Department of Transportation has thrown their support behind AU's Campus Plan and offered several suggestions.

News

Eight fraternities sanctioned for Welcome Week parties

By Paige Jones | September 27

Eight of the 12 fraternities at AU are in warning status for hosting parties and transporting freshmen during Welcome Week. The fraternities failed to meet Student Activities Minimum Chapter Standards of Fraternities and Sororities: “Chapters are not permitted to invite new students to parties/events ...

Sports

Volleyball off to fast start in league play

By Zoe Crain | September 27

The volleyball team started out Patriot League play with back-to-back wins against Bucknell and Colgate.

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Veterans share Iraq War stories with College Writing classes

By Iulia Gheorghiu | September 27

In a link to the freshman summer reading, "The Good Soldiers," AU Veterans and the College Writing Program teamed up to bring student veterans to the classroom to share their war experience.

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Workers praise factory that makes AU Campus Store apparel

By Alex Greco | September 27

Two employees from the Alta Gracia factory in the Dominican Republic visited campus to talk about how working in the United Students Against Sweatshops-sponsored factory has changed their lives.

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Students launch AU branch of Her Campus

By Alex Greco | September 27

Two students have established an AU chapter of the popular "colegiette" lifestyle and entertainment blog.

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Movie review: Restless

By Dusan Ivanovic | September 27

Romantic drama will evoke plenty of emotions, make you appreciate what you have.

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Movie review: Killer Elite

By Katie Castellano | September 27

Assassin movie starring Jason Statham and Robert De Niro fails to break from the action-movie mold.

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Movie review: Moneyball

September 27

New movie starring Brad Pitt offers more than the average sports flick.

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James Morice

September 27

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Students get caffeine fix in many different ways

By Olivia Stitilis | September 27

How do you get your caffeine? Whats the best way to get it in your system?

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'MAP-WORKS' program gives freshmen resources for college success

By Mishiel Ayub | September 27

The new online program could help freshmen assess how well they're adjusting to college life and offer a link to AU resources.

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All-AU ANC district approved

By Paige Jones | September 26

AU students now have a seat on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D, while Letts, Clark and Roper Halls will reside in 3D02.

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Lawrence Kubil

September 26

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Letty Salamanca

September 26

Opinion

Eagle rants

September 26

Your Sept. 27 Eagle Rants!

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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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