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JUMP SHOT - American's Derrick Mercer drives on Villanova's Reggie Redding during first half action at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia.

AU reacts to Eagles' late-game loss

By Jen Calantone and Tony Romm · Thursday, March 19, 2009

Despite an impressive showing in the first half of the game, AU's Eagles fell to the No. 3 seeded Villanova Wildcats, 80-67, in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament.

Possible suspect in Relay vandalism

By Ethan Klapper · Thursday, March 19, 2009

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.

AU men's basketball head coach Jeff Jones gets interviewed by WJLA

Heading off to Philadelphia

Thursday, March 19, 2009

News

Bromance breaks comedic 'Rudd'

By Caitlin E Moore | March 19

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.

News

Ask AU: Preparing for the "Big Dance"

March 19

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

Sports

Rising to the top of the 2009 NCAA Big Dance

By Tim Lynch | March 19

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.

Opinion

Consensus sought on touchy subject

By Jong Eun Lee | March 19

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.

Opinion

Don't stop believin' in AU basketball

By Carl Seip | March 19

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.

FANBOY FILMMAKER - Zack Snyder took his unique action sensibilities to "Watchmen" after making a name for himself with his remake of "Dawn of the Dead" and his adaptation of another comic book franchise, "300." In crafting his movie, Snyder referred to th

News

Director shows geek cred

By Bryan Koenig | March 19

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.

Opinion

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down

March 19

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.

HELPING HAND - As director of AU's Community Service Center, Marcy Campos oversees all service programs at the university, including alternative break trips.

News

Director urges service at AU and abroad

By Jack Weingart | March 19

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.

News

Thousands rally for environment

By Marisa Kendall | March 5

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.

WHO WATCHES THE WATCHMEN - Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley) makes his dramatic entrance in Zach Snyder's adaptation of "Watchmen." The film brings the world of Alan Moore's 1985 classic comic series to life with Snyder's distinct cinematic style and visual

News

Snyder 'watches' graphic novel closely

By Bryan Koenig | March 5

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.

FALLING APART - The storyline of Meredith Grey and Derek Shepard on "Grey's Anatomy" is one of the many examples of how TV producers are trying too hard to keep us entertained. It all went downhill after the third season, when Izzie started sexing ghosts.

News

TV series heartaches: jumping the shark tales

By Caitlin E Moore | March 5

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.

News

Letts' disabled access limited

By Tamar Hallerman | March 5

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.

News

The week in fun calendar

March 5

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.

News

International brief

March 5

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.

News

Campus calendar

March 5

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.

News

Md. seeks new liquor law

By Joseph Kelly | March 5

A new bill in the Maryland State Senate may change the underage drinking laws in Maryland, but will probably not affect AU directly. The bill, which is part of a package of bills designed to crack down on underage drinking, would make it illegal for anyone under 21 to consume alcohol in Maryland.

News

National brief

March 5

A California man wanted for robbery was arrested Feb. 25 when he showed up to take a police department entrance exam, the Associated Press reported. Officers noticed that Romeo Montillano, who was suspected in a Dec. 8 Kmart robbery, had signed up to take the February exam.

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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