Moral Intervention: The gritty reality of banned books
The annual Banned Books Week was recently held across the country. According to the official website the week was all about celebrating our “freedom to read.”
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The annual Banned Books Week was recently held across the country. According to the official website the week was all about celebrating our “freedom to read.”
The media’s influence on the public view has always been evident. We turn to the media to expand our own limited scope, to see the world through a larger lens. We look to their reports and coverage not only to learn about situations around the world but also the reactions from others.
D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray signed a bill March 31 that decriminalizes possession of up to an ounce of weed. The legal penalty is now only a $25 fine. How will this affect AU students, both on and off campus?
The Kansas House of Representatives recently passed a bill stating that any individual, group or private business can refuse to serve gay couples if “it would be contrary to their sincerely held religious beliefs.” Is this bill within the state’s constitutional rights, or is it segregation on par with that against African Americans in the 1960s? Do you think this bill will even be able to become law?
The Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia have had a fair amount of controversy. From Russia’s notorious anti-gay propaganda law to poorly built hotels for journalists, the games and their location have been widely criticized. Was Sochi a good choice for this year’s Olympics, or not? Does the location of the games even matter, or should the focus be solely on the achievements of athletes?
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has been heavily criticized in the past month because a member of his staff closed lanes on the George Washington Bridge to allegedly seek revenge on a Democratic mayor. While there is no evidence that proves Christie’s involvement, many find it hard to believe he was kept in the dark. Is this scandal an outlier, or is it just a routine part of American political culture?
Shortly after New Year’s, an AU alumnus posted a blog asking AU’s marketing team to put an end to the wonk campaign after Anderson Cooper failed to define a wonk live on CNN during New Year’s Eve.
Obama administration must quickly correct website to make up for lost approval By Katlyn Hirowaka
Interns should expect to be paid By Madison Freeman
Over the past two years, mental health has become a regular subject in the news, ranging from gun violence to sports-related health issues, as well as other issues that are particularly effective on college campuses. What do you predict for the future for mental health issues on college campuses, in terms of shaping university policies and preserving the students’ health?
ABOUT THE QUICK TAKE Every Friday, the Quick Take columnists will offer their views on an issue of significance to AU. Notable members of the campus community will also be invited to contribute to this feature. Suggestions for topics and other ideas from readers are welcome and encouraged, so please submit comments to edpage@theeagleonline.com.
Doctors must take responsibility in reducing pain reliever addiction By Rathna Muralidharan
The calvary is flying in, but the war is just beginning By Rathna Muralidharan
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