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Washington Post blogger Chris Cillizza analyzes midterm elections at KPU event

Washington Post blogger Chris Cillizza analyzes midterm elections at KPU event

The Eagle — Washington Post political reporter Chris Cillizza gathered with approximately 100 students and faculty in McKinley's Forman Theater to debate midterm election issues.

"Broad City" comedy duo performing at AU in November

"Broad City" comedy duo performing at AU in November

The Eagle — The comedy duo Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, stars of Comedy Central's TV series "Broad City," will take the Tavern stage on Nov. 1, marking the Student Union Board's first comedy event in more than five years. Doors will open at 8:30 p.m for the Saturday event.

Andy Samberg cops an attitude on 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'

Andy Samberg cops an attitude on 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'

USA Weekend — After years of creative musical comedy with his Saturday Night Live "digital shorts," it may seem surprising that Andy Samberg's new star turn is in that most traditional of TV formats: the sitcom.

Shovels & Rope looks to make waves with 'Swimmin' Time'

Shovels & Rope looks to make waves with 'Swimmin' Time'

USA Today — I spoke to the folk duo Shovels and Rope about their new album and balancing their personal and professional lives.

TV shows mine celebrities' ancestry for big reveals

TV shows mine celebrities' ancestry for big reveals

USA Today — I interviewed Lisa Kudrow and Henry Louis Gates Jr. about the phenomenon of ancestry shows on television.

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

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

The Eagle — This week on The M&M Report, hosts Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell spoke to Susan Wloszczyna, who has spent more than 30 years reviewing and reporting on movies and Hollywood for USA Today, RogerEbert.com, IndieWire, AARP and more.

Meet the fan who makes the Mississippi State cowbells

Meet the fan who makes the Mississippi State cowbells

USA Weekend — Though he bears no relation to the superstar singer, Mississippi State superfan Marc Anthony has his own claim to fame.

Nuts about OSU: Fan gives 1 million buckeyes to students

Nuts about OSU: Fan gives 1 million buckeyes to students

USA Weekend — Larry Lokai graduated from Ohio State in 1967, then earned a master's degree from the school in 1973. And for 27 years hence, he became an increasingly vocal fan of the college football powerhouse - attending games at "the Horseshoe," cheering like crazy for his team.

Meet the Turtles: 'Ninja' stars reflect on cast chemistry

Meet the Turtles: 'Ninja' stars reflect on cast chemistry

USA Today — I interviewed the four stars of the hit movie "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" about their chemistry and using performance capture to shoot the movie.

Sneak peek: 'Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'

Sneak peek: 'Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'

USA Today — Though The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel references its predecessor in the title and reprises familiar characters, director John Madden doesn't want to call it a sequel.

TV series ripple out to USA from across the pond

TV series ripple out to USA from across the pond

USA Today — American television networks have a long history of adapting shows from across the Atlantic.

Forgotten Flicks: Scarlett Johansson's obscure roles

Forgotten Flicks: Scarlett Johansson's obscure roles

USA Weekend — Scarlett Johansson's varied film roles range from blockbusters like Iron Man and The Avengers to indies ( Under the Skin, A Love Song for Bobby Long) and romances ( Lost in Translation, He's Just Not That Into You.)

Linda Perry fights singing show stigma in VH1 series

Linda Perry fights singing show stigma in VH1 series

USA Today — Linda Perry, the veteran songwriter and producer behind Christina Aguilera's Beautiful and Pink's Get the Party Started, doesn't believe American Idol and The Voice are properly supporting rising musicians.

Season 13's Idols go live tonight in Binghamton

Season 13's Idols go live tonight in Binghamton

USA Today — Though American Idol's Caleb Johnson and Jena Irene are used to the pressures of playing to a live audience, their pre-performance jitters haven't gone away just yet.

2014 Emmys: Nominees turn up in unusual places

2014 Emmys: Nominees turn up in unusual places

USA Today — Thursday morning's Emmy nominations announcement brought its fair share of predictable choices - Bryan Cranston, Maggie Smith and Julie Bowen, for instance. But further down the list, some stars received nominations for unexpected projects in unexpected categories.

Caleb Johnson's debut album has a title: 'Testify'

Caleb Johnson's debut album has a title: 'Testify'

USA Today — Just one month after winning Season 13 of American Idol, Caleb Johnson has a title for his major-label debut album: Testify, out Aug. 12.

Greek life sweethearts still in love 50 years later

Greek life sweethearts still in love 50 years later

The Eagle — For most AU students and alumni, the steps of Mary Graydon Center represent a gateway to food and companionship. But for one couple, the steps of MGC are far more meaningful.

Massive Media: Tips for navigating the digital world

Massive Media: Tips for navigating the digital world

USA Weekend — In this unprecedented era of media consumption, it's easy to get overwhelmed, but Larry Magid, co-director of the Internet safety non-profit ConnectSafely.org, says it's possible to keep from getting overwhelmed by the expanding array of options.

Forgotten Flicks: Rob Lowe's obscure roles

Forgotten Flicks: Rob Lowe's obscure roles

USA Weekend — From afterschool specials to sci-fi dramas, some of Rob Lowe's obscure performances.

Fan questions: What Samberg would do if not for 'SNL'

Fan questions: What Samberg would do if not for 'SNL'

USA Today — Andy Samberg, whose hit comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine has its second season premiere on Fox Sunday, answered some questions from USA WEEKEND readers.

Mission Improv-able expands for a new semester of laughs

Mission Improv-able expands for a new semester of laughs

The Eagle — For the second consecutive semester, Mission Improv-able is adding two new comedians to its ranks.

Opinion: Journalism isn't dead -- it's just changing, and that's good

Opinion: Journalism isn't dead -- it's just changing, and that's good

USA Today College — Anyone who's ever considered a major or minor in journalism knows the feeling. You tell someone, "I'm thinking about majoring in journalism!" and the person looks at you, pauses for a moment, then replies, "Huh. Great!" And then they walk away.

With Bezos' 'Post' purchase, newspapers enter bold new era

With Bezos' 'Post' purchase, newspapers enter bold new era

USA Today — When The Washington Post published a story Monday announcing that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos had purchased the newspaper and other Post Co.-related properties for $250 million, Reuters media columnist Jack Shafer experienced an extreme reaction. "I wet my pants," he jokes.

Viewpoint: Emmy nods recognize TV's breadth, but snubs still sting

Viewpoint: Emmy nods recognize TV's breadth, but snubs still sting

USA Today — By Paul Archuleta, FilmMagic Kerry Washington earned an Emmy nomination for 'Scandal.' Here, she attends the 3rd annual Celebrate Sundance Institute Los Angeles benefit at The Lot on June 5, 2013 in West Hollywood. Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul and TV- host extraordinaire Neil Patrick Harris battled fatigue and grogginess to announce the nominations for the 2013 Emmy Awards at the crack of dawn yesterday. The nominations reflect a busy, spirited, evolutionary year for television shows on broadcast, cable and even broadband. Here are some of this year's most notable Emmy developments. "It's not TV, it's ... Netflix?"
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