Opinion

Staff editorial: Rummy is watching

It has come to light that the Pentagon has opened files on campus protests against military recruiters. Only one protest at the University of California-Santa Cruz was deemed a "credible threat." The military said these protests were a danger to homeland security, and to some extent we see what they mean.

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Thumbs up Students on the Board... Glad to see the Board of Trustees has followed our recommendation and decided to allow students to serve on select committees. We're making headway. AU Wrestling.. These guys fly under the radar, but they certainly pack a punch on the mat.

Staff editorial: Turn down that iPod

Well, it certainly did not take long. Those trendy little white earbuds that come with Apple's iPod, which account for about 70 percent of the mp3 player market, can apparently make you deaf. Most peoples' immediate reaction to this breaking news is a simple shrug of the shoulders or rolling of the eyes.

Letters to the editor

Dear Editor, After reading Will Haun's recent gay marriage column this reader was left extremely confused about what exactly he was advocating.ÿ On one hand it was not an ideologically conservative one, nor was it a purely religious one, and it clearly was not a progressive essay advocating full equality.

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Letters to the editor

Dear Editor, I am writing with concerns to Will Haun's article 'Iraq: right war, right time" (Dec. 8, 2005). 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.

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Thumbs up... Pittsburgh Steelers... They were the sixth seed in the playoffs, and now they'll play in their sixth Super Bowl. Big Ben had a big game and the defense brought the Steel Curtain down on the Broncos. Swim Team Wins Big.. Congrats to the men's team on trouncing Georgetown on Saturday.

War on Terror missteps

Let's be clear:ÿ terrorism is a grave threat to the entire world, not just the United States.ÿEvery nation on the globe must be actively involved in combating terrorism, and, if it is to be defeated, cooperation is a must. Most citizens of the United States, regardless of political philosophy, know and understand this.

Staff editorial: MLK service projects

To celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., AU students volunteered at the Washington Center for the Aging among other places. Students joined the residents in playing civil rights bingo, helping them re-live our not too distant history. AU has many groups who live and breathe service, and it is good to know that they are getting out into the community and helping Dr.

Staff editorial: Wikipedia credibility

Wikipedia is the burgeoning online resource for when you want to find something quick. Want to know what the cast of " USA High" is up to these days or can't remember who shot J.R.? Wikipedia has articles on just about anything you could think of. While it is convenient, many worry that it is not accurate, with anyone having the ability to edit entries.

Staff editorial: Gore blasts wiretapping

Former vice president Al Gore spoke out recently about the revelations of eavesdropping conducted by the Bush administration while fighting the war on terror. The wiretaps in question were done without permission from a secret court, which usually acquiesces to the president.

Staff editorial: Laptops not for class

It's not even a week into class, and many AU students may find they are already being interrupted or distracted by their fellow classmates piddling on their laptops in class. Many students legitimately use their computers to take notes, but we can't help but remember how seemingly many more chat on AIM or check scores on ESPN, update Facebook and partake in games of Snood.

All thumbs

Thumbs up Men's B-Ball 2OT Thriller... The team gave the fans quite a game, overcoming Army and exposing their lack of a viable exit strategy, winning 65-63. Freshman Jordan Nichols did a stellar job under the hoop. Warm weather.. The temperature has been rather welcoming since students returned this week.

Gay marriage stalemate

The Gay Marriage debate is currently at a stalemate. The lines have been drawn and sides have been taken, but the American voter is torn between an institution worth preserving, and laws that could, and perhaps should change. Yet the pundits and activists will have you believe there is no such thing as a "compromise.

Love, politics and racism all clash in France

From the beginning of my relationship with an Algerian living in France, I can't say I've been given an easy time about it. I've been questioned on whether or not he wants to kill all Americans, if I'm aware he's going to throw a blanket over my head and beat me if I marry him, and if I've talked to him about accepting Jesus yet.

Staff editorial: Parking tickets get real

After a serious campaign to boot cars with oustanding parking fines, sometimes reaching the thousands of dollars, Public Safety has decided to hire an outside company to handle overdie fines, hoping to impart they actually do mean business with all those tickets students often toss to the floorboard and ignore.

Fire alarms an easy fix

Ah! Nothing is better than the joy of being awoken to the sound of a 2 am fire alarm. It's thinking about times like these that makes my heart wax with nostalgia for one of the all too familiar joys of on campus living. I knew this joy all too well last semester (my first semester at AU as a transfer student), but am happier now that I live off campus and don't have to experience such thrills.