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CAS professor joins Oliver Stone to tell America's ‘Secret History’

Bringing the United States’ forgotten past to the forefront of television viewers’ minds, AU professor Peter Kuznick is joining movie director Oliver Stone to create a 10-part Showtime series.

Letter from the editor

I can still remember sitting in a tiny blue chair at a wooden desk in grammar school. The fifth grade curriculum at my Catholic school required us to prepare for the sacrament of Reconciliation. Regardless of how anyone feels about religion, I still maintain that I learned an important lesson that I’ve held onto for the last 12 years. Human beings are prone to mistakes, indiscretions, sins, misjudgments — whatever your word might be for it. The best way to repent for these shortcomings is to apologize and seek to make right what one has wronged.

The five strangest superstitions in the modern sporting world

Watch any sporting event and you will surely see at least one player who engages in some form of superstition. Whether it’s LeBron James tossing chalk into the air before every game or a goalie tapping the goalposts, these traditions happen in almost every sport.

Activist culture combats youth complacency

Dissent: it’s a theme I’ve covered in this column all semester. I’ve discussed it in the context of hipster history (hipstory, I suppose) — bandanas, skinny jeans, flannel — they’ve all at some point been donned as signs of solidarity, as separation from and statement against the mainstream.

Housing and Dining expands gender-neutral housing at American University

Gender-neutral housing for the fall at AU will include coed rooms in the university-rented Berkshire Apartments, according to Housing and Dining Assistant Director of Operations Jennifer Alvarez.

Silent musicians get air time at National Air Guitar Championships

It’s happened to all of us. You’re in your room and you think the door is locked. You’re finally getting into the groove and then, bam! Your mother, father or roommate busts into the room and everybody feels very, very embarrassed.

Lack of spark extinguishes ‘Exploding Girl’

With a title that is beyond misleading, “The Exploding Girl” is a slow-moving, nearly plotless film. Written and directed by indie filmmaker Bradley Rust Gray, the movie is both beautiful and unbelievably boring — a deadly combination.

Rape survivor shares her personal stories

An AU student who did not wish to be named is the survivor of two sexual assaults allegedly perpetrated by fellow AU students. She agreed to share her stories with The Eagle, because she wants people to understand that rape is more common than many believe.

Lilith’s fair ladies take girl power on U.S. tour

As summer approaches, music fans everywhere are itching to get tickets to the hottest upcoming festivals. But for those out there who are looking for a bit more girl power, get your tickets to the Lilith Fair.

AU Central to combine Financial Aid, Registrar

AU Central, an office in charge of answering student questions regarding course registration and financial issues, will open July 1, according to Director of Operations Jonnel Clothier.

Gallery forgoes famed flowers in Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit

With all the sunshine expected this weekend, your skin will definitely thank you for a little indoor time (check out some of the past health columns if you don’t believe it). Outdoors, the National Mall will have plenty of activities this weekend from free yoga to the fan favorite Cherry Blossoms. If you are headed downtown, however, be sure to hide from the sun a bit and leave some time to stop at the National Gallery of Art.

Feature Pic: ‘The Tragical Tale of Dr. Faustus’

Get to know SG President Elect Nate Bronstein

Student Government President-elect Nate Bronstein did not have any interest in politics or the world beyond his own backyard until the events of Sept. 11 started him thinking about bigger issues.

Love avenges ‘Hole’ left in Seattle grunge scene

Courtney Love wants to bring grunge back to the masses. Sure, its heyday was in early ‘90s Seattle, Wa. But with the announcement that Love’s band, Hole, are reuniting, it’s hard to not want to bring grunge back. Everyone’s wearing plaid anyways, so it’s time to listen to the music that went hand-in-hand with that fashion statement.

AU faculty restructure manual

The manual that determines how faculty are hired, fired and receive tenure is in the process of undergoing changes, according to Professor Stephen Silvia.

Eagle rants

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D.C. adds bike lanes to downtown area

D.C. is working to become more bicycle-friendly as more bicycle lanes are being added to downtown streets.