Legal News

Possible suspect in Relay vandalism

March 22 | 7:22 p.m. » An eyewitness has come forward and named a possible suspect in this weekend's Relay for Life vandalism incident, according Julie Rinehart, the event's coordinator and a senior in the School of Public Affairs. It is unclear whether part of the $24,000 raised for cancer research during the event Friday night and Saturday morning will still go to cover repairs in the Bender Arena men's restroom, where three stall dividers were torn down at some point during the event.

Heading off to Philadelphia

Bromance breaks comedic 'Rudd'

It's rare in today's era of disposable movies to see a film that literally has an entire theater in the throes of laughter. In Paul Rudd and Jason Segel's new film, "I Love You, Man," the comedy is constant, unforgiving and almost painfully relentless in its successful attempts to keep you laughing.

Ask AU: Preparing for the "Big Dance"

What AU students are doing for Thursday night's game.

Rising to the top of the 2009 NCAA Big Dance

One of the toughest decisions the NCAA bracket committee has to make every year is to announce the No. 1 seeds. Almost every year, there are about six teams that are worthy of those four top spots.

Consensus sought on touchy subject

Suppose some politician responds to a question on gay marriage by answering "I passionately support civil rights of individual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, but I also strongly support preservation of traditional marriage." How would the interest groups react? Both conservative and liberal groups would likely accuse him of political inconsistency or worse, outright moral hypocrisy.

Don't stop believin' in AU basketball

With 40 seconds left in AU's March 8 Patriot League semi-finals game versus the U.S. Military Academy, everyone in Bender Arena was on their feet. Brian Gilmore had just scored a three-pointer to tie the game, 60-60, and most of us were suffering minor heart palpitations.

Director shows geek cred

In case you have not seen Zack Snyder's "Watchmen," which garnered an A- from The Eagle, go now - do not pass go and certainly do not collect $200. The film is a work of sheer brilliance on its own and, perhaps more importantly, it is the most faithful adaptation ever conceived and quite probably the most faithful adaptation that could possibly be made.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down

Thumbs up to ... ... daffodils. These cute and cheery blossoms bring joy to even the coldest, most desolate heart. The girls love them, and the boys love what happens after they give them to the girls. Springtime at AU has never been so endearing. ... the Rude Mechanicals' production of "Romeo and Julian.

Director urges service at AU and abroad

It was August 1980, and the Sandinista government's five-month literacy campaign in Nicaragua was nearing its end. A small American film crew was there to document the results. Marcy Fink Campos, who is now the AU Community Service Center's director, had just graduated from the University of Michigan when she joined award-winning filmmakers Doreen Kraft and Jay Craven to shoot "Dawn of the People," a film documenting the campaign's outcome.

Thousands rally for environment

AU students braved a snowstorm that temporarily shut down most of D.C. Monday to be among thousands protesting coal and attempting to raise awareness of environmental issues. A rally on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol marked the culmination of Power Shift 2009 - a four-day conference sponsored by Capitol Climate Action, according to the event's Web site.

Snyder 'watches' graphic novel closely

In 1985, Alan Moore's graphic novel "Watchmen" deconstructed and analyzed superheroes, setting a new bar that is yet to be surpassed and laying the groundwork for the following decades of comic books. Now, Zack Snyder has managed to tap into that power, deftly adapting the genius that is "Watchmen" into a movie as brilliantly stylized as it is thematically relevant in a time where costumed heroes are inundating the silver screen.

TV series heartaches: jumping the shark tales

It's happened to the best of us: there's that one television show we just can't miss. We skip a class because the season finale is on and just can't bear to wait the 24 hours until it's posted online for fear of seeing spoilers. We own each season on DVD. We believe if we had a man in our lives like the lead character, life and love would be flawless - I'm looking at you, Jim Halpert from "The Office.

Letts' disabled access limited

Housing and Dining Programs recently needed to prop open the second set of doors in the Letts Hall lobby after a complaint pointed out accessibility issues for students with physical disabilities who live there. During winter break, Housing and Dining installed a double barrier system in Letts Hall that was similar to the system used in Nebraska Hall, The Eagle previously reported.

The week in fun calendar

Thursday, March 5 Black Lips 8 p.m. WHERE: Black Cat, 1811 14th St. N.W. METRO: U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo (green and yellow lines) INFO: This popular garage rock band heats up the Black Cat with their energetic live show. COST: $15 New York City Ballet with New York City Ballet Orchestra 7:30 p.

International brief

A Romanian prosecutor is attempting to find the parties responsible for building a bridge over the river in the village of Marginea, the Associated Press reported. The old bridge was swept away by floods last July, and the villagers got tired of waiting for the government to build a new one, according to the AP.

Campus calendar

Thursday, March 5 Recital: Spring Preview Noon WHERE: Battelle-Tompkins Atrium INFO: The Department of Performing Arts will present "The Atrium Series: Bringing Music to the People," this week featuring a recital by Adam Hansen. CONTACT: For more information, visit american.