Opinion

Pastafarians want just to get along, not mock

In the latest issue of the Eagle, I was surprised and disheartened to see the insensitive and hurtful remarks of Nathan Hunerwadel, besmirching the good deeds of heroic Pastafarians and Prophet of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, Bobby Henderson. When Mr.

Letters to the editor

Dear Editor, I am writing with concerns to Will Haun's article 'Iraq: right war, right time.'ÿ Per usual, in reading Mr. Haun's columns, I find myself in utter disappointment at the lack of informed analysis and the distortion of historical evidence.ÿ In approaching the article critically, I feel it best to target one of last portions, denoting the ongoing war as "the fastest and most successful war in American History.

Staff editorial: Southern U. registrar takes cash for grades

Southern University in Baton Rouge, La, a historically black college, fired its registrar, Cleo Carroll, in 2003 after learning he had falsified the grades of 10 students. Diplomas were revoked and Carroll is now facing federal charges. After Carroll's firing an investigation was launched, and he was found to have made $9,100 from 1991-2003 in bribes for grade changes.

Staff editorial: Colleges meet needs for same-sex couples

The Universiy of Miami, Ohio, has joined other colleges in offering benefits to employees and their same-sex partners. The plan will give medical coverage and allow for hospital visitation, something not always guaranteed to same-sex couples. Here in the Distrcit, Georgetown, Gallaudet and AU are among the schools offering commensurate benefits to the same-sex partner of their employees.

Staff editorial: A user-friendly Metro

The Metro, which is the the sole source of transportation for many AU students, is scheduled to get a makeover. This one will not be as much cosmetic, but actually to make the 'Tro "tourist proof." Some of the plans currently under consideration are changing the "Doors closing' voice from that of a female to a male.

Flying Spaghetti Monster mocks Christianity

Recently during a quiet dinner in TDR my train of thought was abruptly interrupted by a wonderfully tolerant American University student who decided that it would be clever to place flyers touting "Flying Spaghetti Monsterism" (FSM) on the tables around the cafeteria.

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Letters to the editor

Dear Editor, In your staff editorial regarding the "holiday tree" debate, you miss the main point. You mention towards the end that "Christmas is of course a Christian holiday, hence the name, but many of the activities surrounding Dec. 25 are not religious in nature.

Flying Spaghetti Monster mocks Christianity

Recently during a quiet dinner in TDR my train of thought was abruptly interrupted by a wonderfully tolerant American University student who decided that it would be clever to place flyers touting "Flying Spaghetti Monsterism" (FSM) on the tables around the cafeteria.

Will Haun's Iraq column missing the facts

In the article in The Eagle printed on Dec. 5, "Iraq: right war, right time," the author, Will Haun has some serious flaws in his argument. While I generally agree with Haun's argument that this is not the time to "cut and run," he mentions many points that either have nothing to do with Iraq, or of which the evidence is foggy at best.

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Correction: Corrections

"Les Miserables" is not being presented by the Washinton Performing Art Society, as reported in the Nov. 17 issue of The Eagle. It is a Cameron Mackintosh production.

1st round foils volleyball again

The AU women's volleyball team received another first round exit in NCAA Tournament play, losing to Duke, 30-14, 30-16, and 30-16 in Lincoln, Neb., Thursday night. After a fifth season winning the Patriot League title and qualifying for the NCAAs, the Eagles have been eliminated in the first round each time.

Iraq: right war, right time

The lack of adequate defense for the Iraq war by conservatives and the Bush Administration has prompted the left to step up their misguided criticisms of a just and necessary battle. Support for the war has waned in the polls and hurts America's ability to effectively fight the war on terror; a fight dependant upon the result of the battle of Iraq.

All thumbs

Thumbs up... Gospel Choir concert... The choir filled Kay with rapturous sounds as they jammed and swayed to holiday beats. Congrats on another awesome concert! Snow forecasts... We don't want to to jinx the forecast, but be prepared for around 5 inches of winter delight on Tuesday.

Staff editorial: What exactly is the matter with Kansas?

A professor at the University of Kansas had to cancel the class he planned to teach after reaction to comments he made about religious conservatives. The course was entitled "Special Topics in Religion: Intelligent Design, Creationism, and other Religious Mythologies.

Staff editorial: O' Christmas tree, er, O' holiday tree...

Debate is raging again this year over whether Christmas trees should be given a more innocuous name: holiday trees. Proponents site America's pluaralistic society as a reason to try and include as many people as possible in the festivities. The opponents of such an idea are mostly Christians, who make up 76% of the U.