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Debate delays Undergraduate Senate decision

The Undergraduate Senate approved an amended version of the budget for 2010-2011 after a meeting that lasted more than four hours.

Evaluations of faculty affect salary increases

Student Evaluations of Teaching completed at the end of each course can affect AU faculty pay increases.

America’s cultural protectionism

Last Thursday Sarah Palin asked, via Facebook, if perhaps President Barack Obama had a lack of faith in “American exceptionalism.” Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich seems to think Obama is leading “a secular socialist movement ... that represents essentially a European socialism.”

Why I’m leaving The Eagle

I’ve been writing for The Eagle for two years, longer than any other columnist. I applied at the beginning of my freshman year and was hired by Charlie Szold, now The Eagle’s editor in chief. Since that time, through the tenures of Graham Vyse and current Editorial Page Editor Joe Wenner, there has been a fairly laissez-faire policy toward columnists’ submissions. Save for grammatical errors and statements whose truth was dubious, columns were typically printed as is.

Students honor victims of Brazilian land conflicts

Red flags sliced the air and cries of “Dorothy, Dorothy, this one is for you” and “What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!” echoed in the streets outside the Brazilian Consulate Friday afternoon.

Editorial questions former SIS professor Hamid Mowlana's loyalty to the U.S.

An online editorial for a site representing several Pittsburgh publications called comments made by a professor Emeritus for AU treasonous.

Letter to the editor

As many may be aware, the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren, will be speaking on the U.S.-Israeli relationship at AU on April 22. Many may not realize the significance this talk may have, others may be basking in the superficial glory of his political title, others may be further motivated to work towards remedying the stark realities in the region that Oren and the state he represents have an overwhelmingly large hand in.

This week in pictures 4-19-10

Thousands protest at Tea Party rally

Members of AU College Republicans joined protesters outside the Capitol as part of the National Tea Party’s second annual Tax Day rally.

Daniel Ellsburg of 'Pentagon Papers' denounces government secrecy

The American people should never completely trust what the government tells them, Daniel Ellsberg said at an event on Wednesday in the Wechsler Theater.

Fraternity, SAMMY, regains charter after 7 years

AU fraternity Sigma Alpha Mu was re-chartered on Saturday, according to SAMMY President Chase Freeman.

Eagle rants

More of your entertaining rants.

Eagles tame Davidson College Wildcats in final women's lacrosse home game

During the last home game of the season, the AU women’s lacrosse team beat the Davidson College Wildcats 10-4 on Sunday.

Mission Improvable seniors laugh off farewells to AU

Mission Improvable, AU’s premier improv group, presented their last hilarious show of the semester in the Tavern Thursday night. Graduating seniors performed the group’s favorite skits like “Dating Game” and “Good Cop, Bad Cop” for their last time, bidding the university farewell while cracking jokes and relieving pre-exams stress.

Czech Embassy, AU's Jewish Studies co-sponsors international conference

The international conference, "Bohemian and Czech Jews in America," took place at the Embassy of the Czech Republic Wednesday as part of AU's project, "Voices in Terezín."

Smart draft picks essential to save borderline NFL franchises

The 2010 NFL Draft is three days away, and here are three teams worth keeping an eye on come draft time.

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ stays true to tradition

When playing a part as beloved, well-known and demanding as Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof,” there are definite dos and don’ts. It is important not to subtract from the character that has given it universal appeal. Tevye is such a cultural icon that it is of paramount importance that he remain recognizable. On the other hand, a large part of what makes Tevye so beloved in the first place is that those who have played him (Topol and Zero Mostel) have imbued the character with so much of themselves. It is important that the part be distinct and reflect the actor, with neither the role nor the player overwhelming the other.