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A lesson from our religious elders

By Parvez Khan · Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Recently, I had found myself avoiding participating in and even attending interfaith events. The usual dance with the same crowd speaking the same rhetoric had dulled me to a point that I no longer found great benefit in their pursuit. Enter the National Cathedral and its historic Christian-Muslim Summit held there earlier this month.

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‘70s film screening captures modern journalism failures

By Linda Barnhart · Wednesday, March 24, 2010

The latest screening in the “Reel Journalism with Nick Clooney” series, co-sponsored by the School of Communication and the Newseum, featured a screening of the satirical film “Network.” The film follows network television and its sacrifice of integrity in the name of sensationalism and profits.

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Sense of humor defines Ben Folds’ sounds

By Maggie Hollander | March 24

Ben Folds has his own way of doing things. A veteran of the music industry, he has not only been in bands, but also had a solo career and even took a stint as a judge on NBC’s a capella competition “The Sing Off.” But what’s great about Folds is his attitude towards the music business. He always has a smile and a joke at the ready.

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An open letter to the Class of 2014

By Erin Cady | March 24

Accepted students for the class of 2014: congratulations! You’ve finally completed your college application process and are now faced with the equally daunting prospect of making your choice. I think it is important to remind our readers, especially any prospective students out there, that there is a reason why we are all here and write such passionate columns: we all love American.

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Twitter brings musicians closer to Internet fans

By Maggie Hollander | March 24

Thousands of bands have them. Even more have one for each member of a band. Whether backstage at a show or on the bus headed to a new city, musicians across the country are tweeting. Purevolume was the perfect way for bands to put their music out there and be discovered. Myspace was a to way to stream music, blog and post tour dates. Facebook was the new Myspace. But Twitter? What exactly does Twitter have to offer the music world?

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Caplan, Cusack save ‘Hot Tub’

By Ben Schwartz | March 24

The defining moment of “Hot Tub Time Machine,” the new comedy directed by Steve Pink, comes right after the title apparatus has done its work, sending the four protagonists back in time (duh) to 1986. What follows is the obligatory leg of any time-travel movie where the characters have to discover ...

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Arrest all in a day’s work for activist

By Ashley DeJean | March 24

Michael Dranove is a self-described anarchist. “It has nothing to do with chaos — that was some Wilson Red Scare propaganda that seems to have stuck to this day for some reason,” said the freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences who was arrested at the recent “Funk the War: Bad Romance” protest. “[Anarchism] advocates workers’ control over the means of production. [It’s] all about organization and community.”

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Burton’s latest films fail to live up to past achievements

By Donny T Sheldon | March 24

I was standing in line to see his latest film at a huge multiplex theater behind two young girls dressed up in blue jumpers when I decided that I was in a huge fight with Tim Burton. I realized that I’m no longer a part of his target audience. Growing up, my VHS copies of “Edward Scissorhands” ...

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Commencement speakers announced

March 24

Over 2,000 students will participate in graduation ceremonies May 8 and 9. It is a longstanding tradition for AU to hold the commencement addresses on Mother’s Day, according to University Communications. Two weeks later, 500 Washington College of Law students will hold their commencement ceremonies. All will occur in Bender Arena. Thanks to University Communications for providing this information to The Eagle. You can see their full story here.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

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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