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LISTEN UP — D.C. all-female percussion band Batala plays in the amphitheatre to kick off Take Back the Night, an annual event in which students and community members march around campus to oppose sexual violence.

Campus community rallies against acts of sexual violence

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To the sounds of clapping and drums, 400 AU students and community members marched as part of Take Back the Night Monday evening. The event promoted the creation of safe environments to lessen male and female sexual assault. Rape victims and allies alike shared their stories.

gOOD GRIEF — “The Greatest,” written and directed by Shana Feste, is a heartbreaking look at the loss of a son and the impact it has on a family. The romantic drama stars a fresh-faced Carey Mulligan and Aaron Johnson.
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Carey Mulligan proves abilities in complex, deliberate ‘The Greatest’

The process of grieving is commonly broken down into five stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. But what happens when your grief cannot be categorized into such clear-cut categories? The movie “The Greatest” shows us that loss is too personal to fit any formula. It is the story of a family trying to understand not only their own grief, but also how their dead son’s pregnant girlfriend fits into their lives.


LIAR LIAR — Shakespeare Theatre Company is putting on a production of Pierre Corneille’s “The Liar” that runs until May 23. Despite the fact that the play was written in 1644, David Ives’ adaptation breathes new life into an old plot.
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17th century laughs modernized in Shakespeare Theatre Co.'s ‘Liar’

At least, that’s the credo that our anti-hero Dorante lives by in “The Liar,” a brilliant adaptation of the original 1644 comedy by Pierre Corneille. Theater has never been more self-aware as it is in this hilarious piece of work abound with misunderstandings, iambic pentameter and convincing split personalities. Directed by Michael Kahn of the Shakespeare Theatre Company, the play debuts at the Lansburgh Theatre and runs until May 23.




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'1984,' 'Bean Trees' among seven books that stand out

Since this is my last column of the semester, I decided to give you more insight into who I am through my personality as a reader. I believe that what we read — and enjoy — shapes our personalities and lets everyone know what kind of people we are. Therefore, tada! These are some of my favorite books of all time. In no particular order, of course.


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Zeta Psi charters

AU fraternity colony Zeta Psi will receive a charter from its national organization this Saturday, according to Coordinator of Greek Life Curtis Burrill.



SUPER FLY— “Kick-Ass” is director Matthew Vaughn’s fresh take on the summer superhero genre.  The story centers around Dave Lizewski, who creates a super alter ego after being robbed at a comic book store.
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'Kick-Ass’ changes superhero stereotypes

A radioactive spider bit Peter Parker, Clark Kent was an alien and Dave Lizewski was robbed. Based on the comic book series by Mark Miller, “Kick-Ass” is one superhero film that provides a cynical but more realistic take on exactly what it takes for an average person to step up and be extraordinary.


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Letter to the editor

I am deeply concerned by some of the false and misleading arguments used in the staff editorial opinion on bottled water.




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A modernized form of slavery

Slavery is almost as old as human civilization itself. I was taught that one of the main reasons the Children of Israel were decreed to spend 40 years in the desert outside of the Holy Land was to wipe clear all notions of slavery in the generation that had been persecuted under Pharaoh.






Bon appétit — At a Board of Trustees-sponsored event, six Trustees and seven administrators sat down to dinner with 24 students in Bender Library Thursday. Vice President for Campus Life Gail Hanson, right, spoke about campus issues with students in the Mudbox.
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Board breaks bread with students

For the first time, the Board of Trustees sat down at a dinner open to students Thursday. A total of 24 students attended, including 16 undergraduates. Participants at the dinner discussed issues around campus like the lack of spirit among students.



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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