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Abstinence-ed deserves debate

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009

Abstinence-only education is a controversial topic anywhere in the United States and is especially so on AU's campus. AU hands out condoms like lollipops, and they are often used for the same reason. While there are surely abstinent members in the AU community, the campus culture is not one conducive to that choice.

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Letter to the editor: Students are not being "brainwashed" just informed

By Kelly Nolin · Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009

In an Op-Ed piece last week, professor Caleb Stewart Rossiter asserted "AU's 'Green Teaching Certificate' promotes bias." As the manager of the Center for Teaching Excellence's Faculty Corner, which administrates this program, I feel that professor Rossiter misrepresented the intent of the Green Teaching Certificate.

U.S. needs pragmatic foreign policy

By Jong Eun Lee · Monday, Feb. 9, 2009

Two years ago, I asked panelists at a Kennedy Political Union forum, "Why is it that whenever the United States intervenes in an international problem, nations accuse her of imperialism, but when the United States chooses not to intervene, they accuse her of indifference and neglect?" Certainly being a global leader is no easy task for the nation - so often the citizens of the world contradictorily demand both assistance and autonomy from the United States.

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A message to Housing and Dining

February 9

The university plans to host three student forums in the coming week to determine what food options students would like to see on campus. The move comes as the university plans to get rid of Chick-fil-A and Pura Vida, two notoriously unpopular eating establishments in Mary Graydon Center.

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Daschle hassles No-drama Obama

By Joe Wenner | February 9

Sometimes, political irony is just too much to handle. Need an example? In 1986, voters in South Dakota were treated to what seemed to be your average congressional reelection campaign ad. On the television screen, a 1971 Pontiac cruises along the D.C. streets.

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College culture needs overhaul

By Charlie Szold | February 5

The longer I stay in college the more I fear for humanity. Let me out of this place - now! Tuesday night - drink; Friday night - drink; Saturday night - drink. Not that I'm not above it. I'm not. I drink, I party, I can throw down too. Ask me about that time I peed on my best friend's basement wall.

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Growing pains and pleasures in Pa.

By Kate Matthews | February 5

My little sister thinks I am her hero. Ann is a 12-year-old 7th grader who struggles with middle school politics, popularity and ponytails. I am a 22-year-old college senior, who struggles with some of the same things every day. Last year before spring break, two friends and I drove home to Gettysburg, Pa.

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Bad blood mars Founders' Ball

February 5

Drama has continued to unfold as those directly and indirectly responsible for planning the Founders' Day Ball have traded endless recriminations with one another. 600 tickets originally available sold out within hours of going on sale, forcing almost 200 students onto a wait list.

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A poem without thought is no poem

By Alex Knepper | February 2

Poetry is dead. It's hardly a contested point anymore: the most casual of observers can discern that poetry is that odd, rare art practiced by more people than observe it. It is not dead because there is nothing more to be contributed to the art form, it's dead, rather, due to a cultural decline into a society that worships self-expression and instant gratification above excellence and merit.

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AU's construction secrets

February 2

In recent years, the university has embarked on a construction binge as it expanded the Kogod School of Business, renovated the bridge and front steps of Mary Graydon Center and began construction on a new School of International Service building. It is not these projects that are troublesome; in fact, many students will agree that the renovations have added a nice new aesthetic to campus.

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U.S. war criminals are still criminals

By Jacob Shelly | February 2

For eight years George Bush's lackeys took America's moral compass and discombobulated it with the magnets of torture, extraordinary rendition and so many other excesses that were seemingly justified just because they appeared alongside the words "War on Terror.

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Correction for Jan. 28

February 2

In "AU discusses Gaza conflict," The Eagle incorrectly reported that Emily Siegel and Irene Nasser were graduate students in SIS. In fact both have already graduated from the university. The Eagle regrets the error.

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PETA's campaign smells fishy to us

January 29

In its latest ploy since asking ice cream powerhouse Ben and Jerry's to make Cherry Garcia from human breast milk, the prominent animal rights group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, wants to change the way we think about fish. How? By calling them "sea kittens" and fishing "sea kitten hunting.

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Thumbs Up ... Thumbs Down ...

January 29

Thumbs Up To... AU's snow removal - Thanks to the diligent and hardworking staff who helped dramatically reduce the number of us who fell unceremoniously on our butts. Eagle staff experience with busting up ice proves that it is no cakewalk. It takes hard work, time and effort.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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