Opinion

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Letters to the editor

February 21

In the past few months, Student Government has produced a number of great successes that promote the interest of students. Recently, however, I have been forced to question what the true mission of the SG is; to engage in constant parliamentary wrangling and, in many cases, a failure of stated goals, or to promote the interest and welfare of American University students. Sadly the latter has not been the case. Senate sessions have been spent discussing various motions and how to debate a bill, rather than debating the issues. This is absolutely unacceptable.

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Eagle rants

February 21

More of your spectacular rants!

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Opinion

Staff Editorial: The search for Founders’ Day

February 17

The postponement of Founders’ Day Ball has caused much controversy. While officials have offered their reasons, there are still questions to be asked and lessons to be learned.

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Why is campus culture tribalist?

By Alex Knepper | February 17

The contemporary university is defined by its culture, not its curriculum. It is a conscious, deliberate effort to drain students of meaning, self-confidence and intellectual discernment.

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Communication and Congress 101

By Alex Priest | February 17

Congress is in trouble. And it’s not just Democrats, either.

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Letter to the editor

February 17

Supporters of D.C. bag tax respond to Ian Hosking, Nicholas O’Connell

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Eagle rants

February 17

More of your Eagle rants!

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Staff Editorial: Falling snow, collapsing canopy

February 14

While AU’s handling of the recent snow storm was impressive overall, the same can not be said concerning the awning collapse. A more vigorous and effective response is needed.

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Protesting D.C. government, one bag at a time

By Ian Hosking | February 14

Bananas wedged under my arm and a box of Cheerios clenched between my teeth, I stumbled out of Safeway draped with food. Intent to avoid paying the five cent tax on shopping bags, I opted for an armload at the price of my comfort.

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Working toward understanding, not a solution

By Parvez Khan | February 14

When I was 16 years old and at summer camp, I bunked with an Israeli Jew named Shimœn. We spent three weeks with about eighty other youth in southern Virginia. I was surprised to learn how westernized he was, listening to my genre of music, wearing jeans and T-shirts, speaking English with only a slight accent.

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Letter to the editor

February 14

The undoubtedly well-intentioned supporters of the 5-cent tax on plastic bags should consider what segment of society the tax harms most small businesses and the poor. An affluent doctor living in Georgetown will probably just pay the nickel and remain essentially unaffected whereas a poverty stricken resident of Anacostia is more likely to alter his or her behavior as a result.

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Corrections

February 14

Corrections from past issues.

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Eagle rants

February 14

Today's top rant: I was nearly hit by a car on my way to school on Friday. Neither of the buses I take to campus were running and the sidewalks were un-shoveled, so I had to walk three miles in the right lane of Nebraska Avenue. One car slid on an ice patch and I was only able to dodge it by jumping into the five-foot snow bank on my right. I arrived to school shivering, soaking wet and livid. So thanks for opening on Friday, AU! Conditions were certainly safe for students to commute!

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Eagle rants

February 10

More of your riveting rants!

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The audacity of divided government

By Michael Stubel | February 10

The Democrats officially ceded the seat of their fallen hero — a seat they had held since the late Ted Kennedy’s brother occupied the White House — when Vice President Biden administered the oath of office to Republican Scott Brown last week. Brown’s arrival in Washington sounds the death knell for the dreamlike demands of President Barack Obama’s liberal base. Gone are the days of health care optimism and cap and trade consensus. Silence reigns where there were once cries for a second stimulus and righteous calls for a New York City civilian trial for Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

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Staff Editorial: Compromise nets positive results for student body

February 4

U.S. Senate Democrats, take note. In a manner of wheeling and dealing that would make LBJ proud, the AU Undergraduate Senate clashed, debated and eventually compromised with Student Government President Andy MacCracken on contentious legislation that will clarify the SG’s role in funding the Clean Energy Revolving Fund. The final product will be introduced for a first reading this Sunday and could be passed as early as Feb. 14. Student senators should follow through on their commendable progress and pass the bill.

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ACORN: A misunderstood organization

By Isaac Stone | February 3

Last week, a charming fellow named James O’Keefe was arrested for an alleged attempted wiretapping of Democratic Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu’s phone lines. As you may recall, O’Keefe was the dashing investigator and impersonator extraordinaire who dressed up as a pimp. Along with his “ho” ...

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