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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION — Professor Menke-Fish’s TV Studio and Production class poses for a group picture at NBC Washington’s headquarters after a meeting with NBC executives. The class pitched 19 pilot ideas for a Web series at the meeting.

AU TV Studio class explores D.C. talent in NBC Web series

Instead of attending an hour-long lecture or discussion once a week, AU Professor Sarah Menke-Fish has her TV Studio Production class spend their time filming an episode for their NBC Web show, “Adept or Inept.” “Producing the show is our entire class time,” said Carter Gibson, a junior in the School of Communication. “If anything, we spend much more time out of the classroom than I have in my other classes.”



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Opinion

Staff Editorial: Most politically active campus?

That time of year is quickly approaching — flowers start blooming, birds are chirping, and we are all about to be inundated with posters, Facebook groups and campaign swag. Yes, ‘tis the season for Student Government elections!






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Opinion

Immigrant language barriers no reason for disdain

You’re starving. You walk briskly to grab a sandwich at Subway to satisfy your craving. You’ve got less than 10 minutes to request extra tomatoes, endure the disorganized queue for the toaster and scour the rack below for spicy Doritos. You’re antsy. Unfortunately, the last thing you need is unfolding before your eyes as another customer fumbles clumsily for exact change.



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News

Movie Review- Rango

For years, Johnny Depp has made a living out of playing a lone, unconventional hero with plenty of quirks and oddities. In his newest movie, his character is a sheriff who has all these characteristics dropped in the middle of the Wild West.


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News

WVAU Reviews

Every other week The Eagle asks the assistant music directors and DJs at WVAU what they’re listening to. Here’s what they recommend. Check out WVAU.org to listen.



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Sports

NFL lockout will have major repercussions beyond the gridiron

The NFL has officially locked out the players after failing to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement after the old one expired last Friday. The NFL Players Association dissolved and is now going the litigation route in order to achieve what they deem is a fair share of the $9 billion in revenue the NFL makes every year.



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News

Art-rock girl group Warpaint to battle the beat at Black Cat

Warpaint, an all-female indie rock quartet hailing from Los Angeles, are playing the Black Cat mainstage Saturday, April 2 at 9 p.m. At first glance, Warpaint seemed just like all the other indie girl bands that have recently debuted over the past year or two. But the art-rock quartet have been around ...





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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