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The M&M Report: “The Grand Budapest Hotel”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman · Sunday, April 20, 2014

Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell discuss “The Grand Budapest Hotel” with special guest Chloe Johnson.

First man exonerated by DNA speaks at AU

By Sean Meehan · Thursday, April 17, 2014

Kirk Bloodsworth spoke about his fight against the death penalty and his life in prison.

Update: Gail Hanson responds to EI emails and petition

By David Lim , Samantha Hogan and Alejandro Alvarez · Thursday, April 17, 2014

Leaked documents included emails and text messages mentioning illegal behavior of EI brothers.

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WVAU hosts talk by Pitchfork associate editor Lindsay Zoladz

By David Kahen-Kashi | April 16

Lindsay Zoladz speaks about her beginnings as a writer and writing for Pitchfork on Apr. 13.

Left: Barton Gellman, Pulitzer-prize winning Washington Post journalist

Right: Gen. Michael Hayden, former NSA and CIA chief

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Journalist and former NSA chief debate security and privacy

By David Lim | April 15

KPU and Political Theory Institute event featured Washington Post writer Barton Gellman and Gen. Michael Hayden.

Pictured: AU a capella group Pitches be Trippin’.

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AU a cappella groups unite for Acapalooza 2014 in Kay Spiritual Life Center

By David Kahen-Kashi | April 15

The event, hosted by Treble in Paradise, featured Pitches Be Trippin’, GW MotherFunkers and more on Apr. 11.

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The M&M Report: A conversation with film critic Susan Wloszczyna

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | April 15

Wloszczyna joins Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell to talk about her career in entertainment journalism and share stories of her many celebrity interviews.

Music

Chance the Rapper excites crowd at Bender Arena

By Zach Ewell | April 11

Chicago rapper brings band to jazz up popular songs at SUB’s final show of the semester.

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Two men arrested behind Kay Life Spiritual Center

By Jared Angle | April 9

Metropolitan Police Department and AU Public Safety were on the scene.

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AU students, construction workers protest for third day

By Lindsay Sandoval and Aly Seidel | April 8

Protesters urge AU to reconsider hiring a construction company that allegedly uses unsafe working practices.

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The M&M Report: David Letterman and “Captain America”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | April 7

Hosts Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell discuss David Letterman, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and the importance of critiquing form when analyzing film and television.

Sports

Budris records fifth fastest time in program history

April 6

Kelseagh Burdris finished 10th in 800-meter run setting program history finishing in 2:17.38

Lifestyle

The Scene Weekender: Spring into Action

By David Kahen-Kashi and Alejandro Alvarez | April 3

The Scene runs down the best bets for your Spring weekend in the latest Weekender.

News

Sophia Wirth wins presidency in first all-female SG executive board

By Simbi Ntahobari and Kate Magill | April 3

Sophia Wirth wins election with 38.4 percent of the vote and the student activity fee referendum passed.

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Student Activity fee referendum amended for margin of error

By Simbi Ntahobari | March 28

The new changes may result in a distribution of 56 percent to SG and 22 percent each to AUCC and the Student Media Board.

Carlo Chavarría, '15, holds a sign as part of a protest against former Vice President Dick Cheney.

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Students gather outside of Bender Arena to protest Dick Cheney

By Kate Magill | March 28

SG Comptroller and other students hold a demonstration to protest former Vice President’s “war crimes.”

Top row, from left: Alex Hoffman, Sophia Wirth, Tyler Bowders, Poulami Banerji
Bottom row, from left: Abby Dunn, Caroline Ladzinski, Molly Kepner, Sarah Preston

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Meet your Student Government candidates

By Simbi Ntahobari and Kate Magill | March 27

Find out more about the candidates running for next year’s Student Government executive board and more.

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The Scene Weekender: Return of the Mack

By David Kahen-Kashi and Alejandro Alvarez | March 27

Spring is almost here. So get your budding weekend kicks in The Scene Weekender.

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SG Senate Speaker to receive higher salary next year

By Kate Magill | March 27

SG will raise the speaker’s yearly stipend by $500 starting next year.

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SG approves GEM fund for remainder of semester

By Kate Magill | March 21

President Pat Kelly approved the $4,000 fund to support multicultural programming for next seven weeks.

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.

Solutions by The State News