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Killer courtroom drama puts D.C. in the spotlight

By Jonathan Staal | April 18

As Arthur Miller wrote “The Crucible” as a historical allegory of McCarthyism, “The Conspirator” is a Civil War movie that clearly aims to draw a meaningful connection to the “war on terror.”

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AUDIOPHILE: WVAU soundtracks your week

April 18

WVAU's song picks.

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CONCERT REVIEW: After seven-year hiatus from music scene, fans finally get a slice of CAKE

April 18

It has been seven years since loyal fans heard the fresh sounds of derisive alternative-rock band CAKE. After taking some time off to set up their own record label, Upbeat Records, and tend to their personal lives, CAKE is back, and their return is nothing less than grand.

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Five novel ideas for considering the ins, outs of pop culture

By Michael W. Richardson | April 18

I’m pretty much convinced it’s the pop culture apocalypse. They’re making a 3D “Great Gatsby.” Mathew Weiner is fighting to keep advertising out of “Mad Men,” a show that is about advertising. Sidney Lumet died, and “The Dark Knight” sequel will be filmed in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh! These are the end times. Which is nice, because it perfectly coincides with the end of my column and the end of three years of writing about pop-culture for The Eagle. It’s nice to go out at the end.

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Actress Ashley Judd discusses book about humanitarian work

April 18

Ashley Judd has long been known for her varied film career, with movies like “Double Jeopardy,” “De-Lovely” and “Where the Heart Is.” But now, the Harvard grad and Golden-Globe nominated actress is taking on another role: activist. On Monday, April 11 she made an appearance at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue to discuss her new book “All That is Bitter and Sweet,” and to talk about her humanitarian work.

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National Theatre performs 'The Color Purple'

By Nicole Cusick | April 18

Audience members could not contain themselves at the National Theatre production of Alice Walker’s novel “The Color Purple.” The house was filled with laughter and tears as the trials of Celie, an oppressed African American woman in the early 19th century, were spelled out through song and dance.

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Senior theater majors produce Metro-themed play

By Haely Jardas | April 18

Armed with voice recorders and SmarTrips, the 2011 senior class of theater majors ventured through the D.C. Metro system and collected over 100 interviews. In teams of two, one person would ask questions about life, happiness and the Metro. The other would take notes on the mannerisms and physicality of their subject. The class then transformed what they found into a live docudrama with over 60 characters played by 12 performers.

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From London fog to Turkish Delight, AU student spices up life

By Olivia Stitilis | April 18

The word “away” is personal. I can feel “away” only a few miles from home, but also be “away” living in London, yet still feel at home. However, the farthest away I have ever gone, and the farthest away I have ever felt, was during my recent trip to Turkey.

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Move Review: 'Rio'

By Rocio Gonzalez | April 18

Grade: A- Scene Says: Ignore naysayers — these birds are awesome. A surprisingly sweet journey, “Rio” tells the story of Blu (Jesse Eisenberg), the last male blue macaw. Blu was taken from his habitat by smugglers, who took him to the bitter cold of Minnesota. There, he was rescued by Linda (Leslie ...

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Abroad student offers retrospective on her tasty Roman holiday

By Kelly Holliday | April 18

I love food. I dream about it, enjoy cooking it and, of course, love eating it. I also love to write, so I count myself very lucky that I’ve been given the opportunity to merge the two passions by working for The Eagle. I’ve loved writing about my culinary adventures while in Rome, but what I love more is how those culinary adventures will always remind me of my favorite memories of my semester in Italy.

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Students share their own personal methods of ensuring safer sex

By Tara Culp-Ressler | April 18

If you can remember our very first column last semester — it’s okay, we can barely think that far back either — you might remember that it focused on safer sex. We want to come full circle and address that topic again.

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AU Dance Company lets out ‘Very High Frequency’

By Hoai-Tran Bui | April 11

Dance is generally stereotyped as a cold, feminine and old-fashioned art form. However, in the classrooms of the Katzen Arts Center, the AU Department of Performing Arts is blooming with youth, energy and talent, all showcased in last weekend’s Spring Dance Concert, “VHF: Very High Frequency.”

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Movie Review: Soul Surfer

By Haely Jardas | April 11

Surfer Bethany Hamilton became a media sensation at the age of 13 for the shark attack that took her entire left arm in 2003, her talent on the water and her strong faith in God.

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Movie Review: Happy Thank You More Please

By Antoaneta Tileva | April 11

The title of “Happythankyoumoreplease” is quite apropos — you will leave the theater grateful and wanting more of its offbeat charm. If you are already groaning at the prospect of yet another contrived indie rom-com à la “500 Days Of Summer” or the movie version of “Friends” or the millennials’ answer to “Singles,” you will find yourself pleasantly surprised.

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CONCERT REVIEWS: Swedish indie rockers Peter Bjorn & John to take buoyant, indie jams to 9:30 club

By Maeve McDermott | April 11

It’s tempting to think of the Swedish indie rockers Peter Bjorn & John as newer players in the indie rock scene. But in reality, the band — which takes its name from the first names of the three bandmates — are responsible for six studio albums over the course of nearly a decade, with their first self-titled album released back in 2002 on a small Swedish label.

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Look of the Week: Spring Flings

By Nicole Moutis | April 11

Finally some warm weather has (somewhat) come around, and with it comes shorter hems, brighter colors and other exciting new spring trends. These two students at AU caught my eye while walking down the Main Quad with their stylish ensembles. They make it apparent that some winter trends are here to stay while they both show off their combat boots. Here we get a taste of everything, from tights with shorts and boots, to white skirts with tucked in denim, to turban head ties. The transition from winter and spring can cause some chaos in our closets, but both these students show us how to do it right.

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Black Lips, Vivian Girls bring psychedelia, punk rock antics to Black Cat

By Jesse Drucker and Alex Morphew | April 11

The Black Cat brought hordes of garage punk-loving teenagers to see the Atlanta band, Black Lips.

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