Staff Editorial: Blue light response times

Although the results of Public Safety's most recent blue light response time test are a little disturbing, perhaps they speak to a much larger issue. First, it's commendable that Public Safety conducted the tests with the help of the Student Government, Women's Initiative and the Residence Hall Association. (continue reading)

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Staff editorial: Study abroad survey results

Survey reveals excessive bureaucracy, poor communication hamper students' experiences overseas.

More than half of AU students will study abroad at some point in their academic careers - at least 65 percent did in 2006 - yet, as an independent survey conducted by The Eagle showed, students are generally dissatisfied with the services the AU Abroad office provides. (continue reading)

Letter to the editor: Glitter ban simply 'sucks'

The netherworld commonly referred to as "heck" has reached the freezing point; for once I agree with our Department of Athletics. As a spectator, having to endure the crass verbal assault upon my eardrums of thousands of students viciously denigrating another athletic team is simply and purely offensive. (continue reading)

Life in the District: Turning legal is awesome for a day

By Olga Khazan

Perhaps the single most unifying goal among college students, aside from having health insurance after graduating, is turning 21. After you turn 17 and are able to get into R-rated movies, fantasizing about 21 is all that gets you through those negligible intermediary years. (continue reading)

Correction for Oct. 22, 2007

In the Monday photo spread headlined "Dalai Lama awarded medal of honor," it was incorrectly identified that the Dalai Lama was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor; he was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. The Congressional Medal of Honor is a military honor; the Congressional Gold Medal is a civilian honor. (continue reading)