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Being healthy goes beyond looking fit

By Kelly Barrett · Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009

My first-hand struggles and missteps have given me a lot of insight. I've learned that being healthy is a lot simpler than it is made out to be, as long as you use some common sense. If something sounds dumb, like drinking only lemons, cayenne pepper and maple syrup for a week, it probably is -- and it's probably bad for your health.

LOVE ME, BABY -- In their latest show, the Washington Shakespeare Company have decided to put their own spin on the classic french tragedy "La Dame aux Camelias," by Alexandre Dumas, fils, creating the satirical play "Camille: A Tearjerker." The show runs through Sept. 27.

Satire cries for emotion

By Ty Budde · Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009

The world in which a young theater company lives is exciting, dark and risky. Unlike some of the more established theatre companies in D.C., groups like the Washington Shakespeare Company are willing to choose different playwrights and take bolder liberties. Hell, they'll even do a whole show in drag. Enter WSC's first show of the season, Charles Ludlam's drag classic, "Camille: A Tearjerker."

DOWN UNDER -- Works of various Aboriginal artists will be on display at the Katzen Arts Center starting Tuesday, Sept. 8. The above piece, by Trevor \"Turbo\" Brown, is entitled \"Dreamtime kangaroo and bird.\"

Extensive art display finds home in Katzen

By Caitlin E Moore · Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009

If you're looking for a bit of culture and artistic uniqueness as a D.C. student, look no further than across the street. AU's Katzen Arts Center is host to both local and world-renowned art exhibits that are free to the public. Four new exhibits covering various mediums and histories will be available to view at Katzen beginning this September.

HIGH TIMES -- Joshua Mays, who hails from Philadelphia, brought his spray art to D.C. to inspire those who pass by his works. Mays' work is in the vein of one of the world's best-known in the genre, Banksy. His mural, along with those of the rest of the participants of Mural Jam, can be seen near the Rhode Island Metrorail stop.
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Street art makes its way inside

By Balkis Awan | September 2

I must say that sitting here in my dorm is a lot different than I remember thinking it would be about a week ago. I've met some interesting people (to say the least), and some I'm interested in getting to know better. Aside from the people, D.C. is enough to make someone want to go to school here. With ...

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Passport brings truth to light

By William F Zeman | September 2

ISTANBUL -- Thanks to our General Education program's ever-present wisdom, my first semester at AU I enrolled in a course entitled "Views from the Third World." The class provided freshmen with many important lessons about their new college home. It was a lecture, meaning that attendance, while taken, ...

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'Nunchucks' outplay bands at Black Cat club

By Shailyn Tavella | September 2

The Black Cat looks like it would be a dark, garage-like room, but the inside is more reminiscent of a classic bar, equipped with pool tables, a jukebox and a cigarette machine. Bands play at the Black Cat on a low stage, as if they were an extension of the crowd. It was a Sunday night, so there were ...

PURE EXTRACT -- Directed and written by Mike Judge, who is known for his relatable film \"Office Space,\" \"Extract\" hits theaters this Friday, Sept. 4. Unfortunately, Judge\'s newest film lacks the original humor that made the former so popular. The film also lacks a discernable plot and, despite its title, focuses more on a con-man plot than it does on the extract factory the main character owns.
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Judge's 'Extract' loses 'Office' humor, struggles to entertain

By Bryan Koenig | September 2

Mike Judge's new comedy "Extract" is amusing while it lasts but is quick to fade into the background with the rest of funny but unremarkable cinema. While nothing stands out as really wrong with the film, it isn't particularly good. The acting is believable, the gags creative and the laughing genuine. ...

GIRLS GONE WILD -- Taffety Punk Theatre Company\'s all-female production of \"Measure for Measure\" will be coming to the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Sept. 8. Kimberly Gilbert stars as Angelo (left) opposite Esther Williamson as Isabella.
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Fall plays whet theater palate

By Caitlin E Moore | August 30

With the school year already in full swing, the theater scene in the District has also hit the ground running. Throughout the early fall, several theaters are staging popular classic dramatic and comedic works for all audiences to enjoy. The timeless masterpiece "The Taming of the Shrew" will be playing ...

NOT JUST A HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL -- The members of Treble in Paradise take a break to pose with \"Glee\" cast members Cory Monteith, Mark Salling and Jenna Ushkowitz. \"Glee\" begins its first season next month.
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AU a cappella group brings 'Glee' to capital

By Katrina Casino | August 30

When Fox was looking to promote their soon-to-be hit "Glee" this past Monday, they turned to Treble in Paradise, AU's premier, all-female a cappella group. "Glee," a musical comedy premiering next month, follows the story of a high school glee club in Lima, Ohio. When it came to promotion, nothing was more appropriate than an a cappella performance on Fox's Early Morning Show.

WATER WORKS -- The Corcoran Gallery of Art currently offers art for any viewer, including William Eggleston's famed photographs, bronze sculptures and paintings of American history. John Singer Sargent's oil paintings on canvas, such as "En Route Pour La Peche," pictured above, will be on display starting Sept. 12.
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Corcoran exhibits show diverse history

By Olivia Stitilis | August 30

Looking to shake up your weekend routine? Interested in exploring some of D.C.'s extensive art scene? Take advantage of one of the cultural opportunities the District has to offer and head to the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Located at 500 17th St. and easily accessible by Metrorail (Farragut North and ...

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'Wise Up!' need tips from 'Wild Things'

August 30

The Pinx "Look What You Made Me Do" (Not Lame Recordings) Sounds like: A cross between The Replacements, Brother Cane and The Who Grade: B After two months in the studio, The Pinx have released their pulsing, driving, full-length, self-released album entitled "Look What You Made Me Do." This trio ...

PEACE, LOVE & HAPPINESS -- Popular comedian Demetri Martin takes on a more serious role in his newest film, \"Taking Woodstock.\" The movie, directed by Ang Lee of \"Brokeback Mountain\" and \"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon\" fame, hit theaters Aug. 26.
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Hippie film burns out

By Michael Conte | August 30

Grade: C+ If you're curious or open-minded enough to think maybe there was more to the hippie movement of the 1960s than just drugs and free love, seeing Ang Lee's "Taking Woodstock," a dramatization of the concert attended by half a million young people in 1969, won't provide much further education ...

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Small buys for a better kitchen

By Will Koper | August 30

So you've done the paperwork, moved in to your new place, hung your posters and made your bed. Now you're off to Target to buy those crucial household items that you've taken for granted all those years you lived at home or in the dorm. If you're planning on doing any sort of cooking beyond microwaving ...

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'District 9' mirrors domestic destruction

By Donny T Sheldon | August 27

Up in my hometown outside of Philadelphia, the threat of storms is taken very seriously. Residents treat looming remnants of tropical storms like the promise of nuclear apocalypse, stocking up on enough bread, milk and other perishable goods to last them well into 2019 -- just in case. The rain that accompanies these storms is comparable to that of a soaking in the Sea World Shamu splash zone, yet time after time and storm after storm, the public response is dependably overdramatic.

GET YOUR FIX -- Sophia Geskin, Amanda Ludden and Jennifer Storozum pass the time in The Perch, Centennial Hall\'s newest addition, where students can purchase drinks for only $1.
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Campus cafes offer coffee fix for students

By Olivia Stitilis | August 27

Though the school year has just begun, AU students are already eagerly -- and sometimes even aggressively -- lining up at their favorite coffee places around campus. With several venues serving up the liquid energy, there is certainly no shortage of caffeine to be found on American's campus. However, ...

THREE\'S A CROWD -- New Jersey natives Yo la Tengo are scheduled to hit the 9:30 club\'s stage Sept. 7 with new studio tracks but same dreamy, experimental style. \"Popular Songs,\" their latest studio album and 12th in 23 years. Singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson will also be performing at the 9:30 club this fall.
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D.C. venues promise eclectic fall season

By Claudia NuezCespedes | August 27

Fall semester is here and along with school comes a great amount of music and talent to Washington. From one-man singer song-writers to once-again reunited emo bands of the 1990s, there are live performances around the D.C. area for anyone. Yo la Tengo, an experimental alternative band from Hoboken, ...

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For small-town gal, first step away is overseas

By Lauren Linhard | August 26

DUBLIN -- I have never been out of the United States. The furthest I have ever been from home was Chicago during the summer after my senior year. The longest I have been away from home was two months last semester at AU. So no, I am not a worldly person and no, I am not the biggest traveler. However, ...

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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