Legal News

D.C. residents, as Americans, deserve representation

The column "D.C. voting needs creative solution" paints the issue of D.C. voting rights as a choice between statehood and retrocession, ignoring the fact that a bill currently before Congress is, in fact, constitutional. Statehood is a problematic option that would require a constitutional amendment.

Letter to the editor: Student behavior disgusts fellow student

Tuesday night, I attended former Rep. Tom Tancredo's, R-Colo., speech on multiculturalism. Like many attendees, I strongly opposed his viewpoints and voiced my dissent, but I was willing to learn where he was coming from. Though I went as a protester, my goal was to listen respectfully, then challenge him on various points of his speech.

Police blotter

Feb. 17 A bicycle was stolen from a bike rack in the Katzen Arts Center garage. The bike had been secured with a combination lock. Feb. 18 A secured door leading to the southern first floor hallway in Letts Hall was damaged. The security mechanism was detached from the wall.

Predicting the 2009 Big Dance

Win or go home. That is what it comes down to for NCAA Men's basketball teams that are fighting for the last few positions in March's NCAA tournament. The NCAA tournament consists of 65 of college basketball's best teams. Of those 65 spots, 31 teams receive automatic bids by winning their conference tournament.

Metro brief

D.C. police are working to get an arrest warrant for a Salvadoran immigrant they claim murdered Chandra Levy, The Washington Post reported. Levy was a 24-year-old intern for the Bureau of Prisons when she went missing in May 2001. She was found dead in Rock Creek Park a year later.

Master's students gain int'l teaching skills

Some AU students felt hopeful to gain career skills after graduation Wednesday after listening to AU graduates who were Peace Corps volunteers while earning master's degrees. Experience in English education is well respected in the job market - especially when combined with a graduate degree - according to Eric Goldman, who manages the Master's International Program at AU.

Sending off the seniors

Student discuss inter-racial dating dynamics

Students of all races and backgrounds acknowledged the complexities of interracial relationships at "Interracial Life," a discussion on the struggles that exist in today's racially diverse world, at AU Monday night. In honor of Black History Month, the Black Student Alliance, AU's NAACP chapter, the Latin American Student Organization and the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority's Omicron Phi chapter co-sponsored a presentation and open dialogue on multi-racial culture and interracial relations.

Correction for Feb. 23

In "Political clubs discuss health care, stimulus," The Eagle incorrectly identified Quinn Hurdle as a female. Hurdle is, in fact, a male. The Eagle regrets the error.

Period film dress garners critical acclaim

Michael O'Connor, winner of this year's Best Costume Design Oscar for "The Duchess," is just the latest in a string of recipients who have received the award for costuming a period film. "The Duchess" is set in England during the 18th century. It tells the story of the Duke of Devonshire (Ralph Fiennes) and his wife, Georgiana (Keira Knightley), during the reign of King George III.

Seniors help take PL crown

The AU men's basketball team clinched the Patriot League regular season title with a late rally over the U.S. Naval Academy Wednesday night. Down one point with less than two minutes to go, the Eagles came from behind to beat Navy 64-59. The Eagles quickly jumped out to an early lead over the Midshipmen but couldn't sustain it through the rest of the game.

International brief

A pair of birds in Hong Kong constructed a nest made of metal twigs, the Associated Press reported. Two magpies constructed the nest in a tree in the Tuen Mun district of Hong Kong, the AP reported. Authorities believe that the twigs were found at a nearby construction site.

Lucas talks of future

Following the performance of "Krapp's Last Tape" at Keegan Theatre this Sunday, the Eagle interviewed Eric Lucas, a co-artistic director of the New Island Project and a founding member of Keegan Theatre. The New Island Project is a branch of the Keegan Theatre that emphasizes the support of minimal Irish theater.

Supreme Court stands in D.C.'s way

Should D.C. have representation in Congress? A new bill working its way through committee would give D.C. a voting House member while adding another seat for Utah. Although D.C.'s lack of voting rights is profoundly undemocratic, we oppose this bill because it has the pesky problem of being unconstitutional.

We need a store to represent the real AU

The Eagle recently reported that Housing and Dining has begun evaluating plans for the empty retail space in the tunnel, which has been vacant for the three-and-a-half years I've been at AU. Apparently the space's limited size and lack of an exhaust system make it a difficult sell to any potential food vendor.

Protestors swarm Munich's city center

The way leading to the Marienplatz, Munich's central square, recalled images of an extravagant celebrity entrance - only a subway platform served as the red carpet and the paparazzi were fully laden police commandos lining both sides. On any other day the square would be overflowing with tourists and pedestrians.

Home cookin' Bender style

Duke University's Cameron Indoor Stadium, UCLA's Pauley Pavilion, University of Pennsylvania's Palestra. These are what most college basketball fanatics think about when they think of home court advantage, the arenas that bring up images of half-naked, painted-chest, jumping and clapping students willing their teams to victory.