Opinion

Opinion

Gentrified city needs help of students

By Travis McArthur | September 20

We live in a rapidly gentrifying city. Columbia Heights and Shaw are experiencing the expulsion of entire communities as rent rates and property values spiral upward. This is a reversal of the "white flight" these areas saw in the 1960s. Gentrification brings many benefits.

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Opinion

Correction for SEPT. 17, 2007

September 20

In "War Protest," the caption below the photo indicates that veterans "[marched] ... toward the National Mall on Saturday morning before thousands began to rally." The veterans walked in the afternoon after thousands had already rallied.

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Opinion

Correction for Sept. 13, 2007

September 17

In "Warsaw Trip Reveals More than Expected," Krakow was mistakenly identified as the capital of Poland. Warsaw is the capital.

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Opinion

Iraq war protest: A selfish fight?

By Charlie Szold | September 17

Free speech has never been worth less. How else can one respond to what happened Saturday? I'm sure many of you were there, yelling and screaming with the rest of them. That's fine. I just hope that most of you had something slightly educated to say. Nevertheless, the Sept.

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Opinion

Transport policy an overreaction

September 17

AU students with multiple alcohol transports will now have a record of hospitalization on their permanent records, according to a new policy in the Student Conduct Code. Previously, transported students faced only Judicial Affairs and Mediation Services (JAMS) and hospital fees.

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Opinion

Letters to the editor

September 17

One civil act: union breaking As AU enters its yearly reflection on what it means to be civil, I think it is worth a few minutes to talk about the people that often make or break our days at AU: the indispensable and talented shuttle operators who make sure we get to AU or to the Metro on time.

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Opinion

MoveOn ad does little to help cause

By Roddy Flynn | September 17

MoveOn.org plays a valuable role in this country's political theater. It galvanizes the liberal base and ensure the ultraprogressive movement is consistently represented. That all said, why can't they just learn to shut their mouths every once in a while? For those of you who don't know what happened, here's the situation.

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Opinion

Metro must balance riders, debt

September 17

Despite immense financial pressures, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's board of directors blocked discussion this week of a proposal that would increased Metrorail fare by 45 cents and Metrobus fare by 25 cents in January. But as good as the news sounds, it may be too early for Metro riders to celebrate.

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Opinion

Health care reform saves taxpayers time, money

By Roddy Flynn | September 13

There are those who believe that if we loosen regulations and bring about some simple tort reform, the health insurance industry will be able to operate more efficiently, which will keep costs down and give everyone better health care through the magic of the free market.

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Opinion

D.C. voting rights raise hopes, concerns

September 13

D.C. residents may soon by voting for their very own United States representative, if a bill proposed by Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) before the end of term passes through the Senate. The District has long been denied a voice in the federal government, with conservatives insisting on strict constitutional interpretations of statehood to block D.

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Opinion

Thumbs up...thumbs down

September 13

Thumbs Up to... Catalyst... The more awards, the better. Haleh Esfandiari... Getting out of an Iranian prison is pretty sweet. Living to tell the tale - even sweeter. Gay rodeos... Remember "Brokeback," people? People who serve on Advisory Neighborhood Councils.

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Opinion

Shuttle bus drivers need AU support

By Travis McArthur | September 13

As students, we have a responsibility to protect the interests of the campus workers that serve us. Each day, AU's shuttle bus drivers transport thousands of us where we need to go. We depend upon them. It is only decent to return the favor and support them when they ask for our support.

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Opinion

Correction for Sept. 6, 2007

September 13

In "Former AU student faces prison sentence in drunk driving case," Sayed Khaled El-Waraky was identified as a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. El-Waraky has not been affiliated with the fraternity since the incident occurred in the summer of 2006.

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Opinion

Gen Ed program neglects 'real world'

By Olga Khazan | September 13

Within weeks of settling into the college environment, several myths are shattered and the reality of AU life comes to light. Much like the idea that your university will have some school spirit or the notion that you will get a boyfriend (unless you're a guy), the illusion that in college, you get to pick "whichever classes interest you the most" will soon be exposed as not unlikely to damn near impossible.

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Opinion

Defamation lawsuit exposes prejudices

September 13

After American magazine mistakenly claimed two alumni, Ross Weil and Brett Royce, were married leaders of the supposed "Gay Rights Brigade," the two former students decided to sue the university for $1.5 million, citing defamation of character. Indeed, the two alumni have every right to sue AU in response to the magazine's inaccuracy.

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Opinion

Appointment process needs 'fresh eyes'

September 10

Student Government insider Cait Douglas was appointed as acting secretary of the SG this week, beginning a period of transition following Alex Manzanares' resignation last Wednesday. Douglas, a former Eagle reporter covering the SG beat, has served as one of President Joe Vidulich's chiefs of staff this semester and has already begun to assume many of Manzanares' duties, such as writing press releases and editing the SG Welcome Week magazine.

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Opinion

The people are the problem

By Shane Carley | September 10

Not a day goes by that I don't hear someone complain about the government. More popular than baseball, complaining about the government is perhaps our true national pastime. And why not? There is never any shortage of material, never a lack of hypocrisy to decry or underhanded maneuvering to look down on.

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