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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.

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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.

Letter from the vice president of campus life and the provost

Two top AU administrators respond to the controversy surrounding Alex Knepper's recent column.

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Obama signs student loan reforms into law

Declaring himself an ally of American students in a fight against commercial banks, President Barack Obama on Tuesday signed a new law designed to free up more money for higher education by ending the role of banks as "middlemen" in the college lending process.

'Dragons' beats 'Alice' and times up for '24'

Letters from the editors

The Eagle's editor in chief and managing news editor respond to criticism of March 29 column

Letters to the editor

The following are letters to the editor in response to Alex Knepper's March 29 column, "Dealing with AU's anti-sex brigade." We encourage more responses.