Opinion

Correction for Sept. 27, 2007

Although The Eagle reported Sept. 27 that AU considers the SAT writing score for admissions while other colleges do not, AU does not in fact consider the score. AU collects the data but does not use it to make admissions decisions.

Bus drivers victorious

In accordance with the National Labor Relations Board's cease and desist order, AU administrators must recognize and negotiate with the newly formed bus drivers union. Although the process took entirely too long, we at The Eagle support the NLRB's decision and the drivers' choice of collective bargaining.

Women's Resource Center

The university and the Student Government's collaboration on the future Women's Resource Center represents significant progress toward a more open and safe AU. If the administration decides to approve the SG proposal, the Women's Resource Center will serve as a central hub for women's issues on campus, filling a role similar to the GLBTA Resource Center.

Restraint crucial in Iranian nuke crisis

John Abizaid, former general of the U.S.-led force in Iraq, said recently that the United States "could live with a nuclear Iran." He harkened back to the Cold War and the fact that we are living with a nuclear China and North Korea, and made the case that Iran, despite popular belief, is not a suicidal, idiot nation.

Corrections for Sept. 24, 2007

The graph that accompanied "AUCC grants FY08 club funding" specified that AU Players received $5,000 from the AUCC last year. Actually, AU Players received $1,500 in funding last year and received $3,000 this year. In "SG Vote," the names of the 13 candidates for the Class of 2011 Senate seats and the eight candidates for at-large Senate seats were omitted.

'08 candidates' student aid lacking

Despite the stated importance of the college student vote, it is distressing to us at The Eagle that many of the candidates in the 2008 presidential pool have insufficiently addressed the problems of rising college costs and insurmountable student loans. Although quite a few of the Democrats have presented programs to help offset the burdens of tuition, it is disturbing that not one Republican offers a comparable plan.

Senate candidates 'scourge of the SG'

All of us know them. We may even be friends with one or two of them. They are pretentious Student Government candidates, often freshmen in the School of Public Affairs, who think they'll be U.S. senators in 20 years. We also all know that they are the scourge of the SG.

One plus one equals success on GRE

I can't believe I don't remember what happens when you divide one by a fraction. I don't know how I could have forgotten solving inequalities, multiplying exponents or pretty much everything about cylinders. I'm currently studying to take the GRE, and I want so badly to go back in time and switch brains with my 12th grade, A+ in calculus self.

New librarian seeks student voice

The Eagle supports University Librarian William Mayer's plans to increase collaboration among students, staff and faculty and to improve the physical appearance of the building. Mayer, who replaced Diana Vogelsong in August, hopes to make the library a place where students can feel comfortable, whether they are getting advice, using resources or just looking for some quiet study space.

Editorial cartoon

Apathetic voters elect lazy politicians

When I was last with you, dear readers, I ended with a jab at one of the most important issues plaguing our political process today: voter apathy. In today's atmosphere of division and polarization, it seems crazy that some of our peers simply don't care enough to make it to the polls on Election Day.

Athletes benefit from revised bylaw

Kudos to the National Collegiate Athletics Association for considering a bylaw that would protect student athletes from losing their scholarships due to illness. Amid the stress of rigorous academic and practice schedules, it is good to hear that the NCAA understands that some things are out of students' control.

Dems too cowardly to combat GOP

Few threats spook politicians like unfriendly facts congealing with public distrust. For Republicans, the routine has become all too familiar. Hounded by a burgeoning awareness that whatever they're doing is a sham, they get desperate. Predictably, their immediate instinct is to grab mud and sling hard.

Proposed bike law a pedal forward

In an effort to further green our nation's capital, the D.C. City Council will most likely pass legislation this week requiring more apartments to provide bike racks and other forms of bike parking. The law would compel all apartment buildings with more than eight units to offer at least one bicycle parking space for every four units and have bicycle parking equal to 10 percent of the available vehicle parking in their lots, according to the Washington Examiner.

D.C. vote defeat disappointing

Contrary to The Eagle's optimistic Sept. 13 prediction, the Senate defeated a bill Tuesday that would have given D.C. its first and only congressional representative. Perceivably, senators voted against the bill because they feared it might have partisan ramifications.

Unfair cab fare needs overhaul

In a big game of "But I asked you first," the D.C. Taxicab Commission decided not to decide on changing the cab fare system. Instead of making a recommendation on changing to meters, the eight-member group told Mayor Adrian Fenty to re-evaluate the current zone method before taking action.

Fund new science or fail to progress

Is there a difference between science and magic? I would certainly say so. However, is there really a difference in our perception of doctors versus our perception of fortune-tellers? People gladly receive treatment from doctors without contemplating the logic and science behind their techniques.