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Ben Roethlisberger’s indiscretions test the patience of Pittsburgh Steelers fans

The district attorney in Milledgeville, Ga., announced Monday that he didn’t find enough evidence to charge Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger with sexual assault in a criminal case. The question in Pittsburgh, however, is if there is enough evidence to send the quarterback on his way.

New study raises questions on legality of unpaid internships

A D.C. think tank released a study Friday that questions the legality of some unpaid internships. At AU, 81 percent of students interned without pay this year.

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.

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.

Police blotter

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

Neil Kerwin, Gary Abramson address concerns at town hall

Senior Steve Dalton had a proposition for Board of Trustees Chairman Gary Abramson and President Neil Kerwin at the town hall meeting Monday.

'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.

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.

Governor of Delaware Jack Markell speaks at AU

Gov. Jack Markell, D-Del., said there are numerous vulnerable Republican-held governor seats, and Democrats may win in November's gubernatorial elections at a Monday event.

'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.

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.

Former Joint Chiefs of Staff discuss veteran issues at KPU event

Three former chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gens. Hugh Shelton, Richard Myers and Peter Pace, came together for the first time on stage Monday night at a Kennedy Political Union event.

Munitions to be destroyed Thursday near Sibley Hospital

The Army Corps of Engineers plans to destroy five chemical munitions today in its Explosive Destruction System behind Sibley Hospital.

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.

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