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Upset student explains transfer

Come spring 2009, Jack Eichner, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, will no longer be at AU, not because he plans to study abroad or take a year off from his education, but because Eichner has decided AU is not the right school for him.

Eagle rants

More of your Eagle rants.

‘Fantastic’ graphics make ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’

Director Wes Anderson enlivens “Fantastic Mr. Fox” with the energy of a storybook, brought to life with childish delight by a superb voice cast that includes George Clooney as the titular Fox, as well as Meryl Streep, Bill Murray and Willem Dafoe. The youthful vigor is tempered by adult sensibilities and wizened snark that manifests in a film whose energy and vibrancy are unlike anything else.

'New Moon' loses new viewers

If you enjoy angsty furred, fanged and sparkly monsters who fawn over an emo damsel in distress, my hat goes off to you. But if inter-mythical creature romance strikes no immediate appeal, nothing else about “New Moon” will.

Twilight fans satisfied by 'New Moon'

“New Moon,” the second installment in the Twilight series earned mixed reviews for its captivating vampire romance. Dedicated fans will not be disappointed by director Chris Weitz’s effort to bring a faithful adaptation of the book to life, according to Rocio Gonzalez’s review. But staff writer Brian Koenig describes the film as awkward and a farce of a vampire movie.

‘Modern Warfare 2’ answers ‘Call’ for fresh blood

Given that “Modern Warfare 2” is the sixth game in the “Call of Duty” series (ignoring the many spin-offs), anyone already familiar with the series probably won’t find too much different.

'Red Cliff' illuminates Chinese history

Enjoyable history lessons aren't easy to come by, except perhaps when they are directed by John Woo and depict a war in the Han dynasty of China in 208 C.E. "Red Cliff" is a thoroughly enjoyable two-and-a-half hour lesson in Chinese history, culture and 1800-year-old battle tactics.

New rock 'n' roll band 'The Dig' a little-known crowd pleaser

When you throw together brooding bass strums, electric guitars and razor-sharp techno keyboards, you get rock 'n' roll band The Dig.

E. Street Cinema reruns cult classic film, "The Room"

“The Room” is a complicated movie, but it is easy to see why it has an intense following.

‘Lulu’ teases audience

Flaky temptress, beautiful socialite and tragic masochist: the titular character in “Lulu” is many things all at once.

Great bands lack listeners

Here, in no particular order, are four albums you probably weren’t listening to this year but should have been.

"Ninja Assassin" rains on evil

There’s a scene in the new film “Ninja Assassin” where — possibly as an in-joke between the writers — a SWAT team member remarks that the main character looks like he belongs “in a boy band.”

End of ‘The Road’ grim

The new film “The Road,” a movie based on a post-apocalyptic novel, reveals movies can still have real artistic substance, swapping big-budget effects for genuine insight into the human condition.

Feast on a new state of mind this Thanksgiving

Perhaps we can see Thanksgiving as a recharge point — time to reset how we think and interact on a daily basis

November 23, 2009

Campus brief

AU's Student Health Center anticipated an influx of flu shot recipients this winter. The Health Center ordered 4,500 vaccines this winter, said Director of the Health Center Dan Bruey. Historically, the health center has ordered 800-1,000 seasonal flu vaccines, he said.

Panel entices opera hopefuls

Seated in rows of the Katzen Recital Hall, an audience of about 50 singers, music professors, interested parents and a handful of others waited to receive the advice of three women who represent both performer and gatekeeper in the opera world.