Opinion

Staff editorial: Punishing students for AU fire alarms

AU's south side is notorious for its fire alarms, the most recent one was early Monday morning around 3 a.m. Students are frustrated that their sleep is interrupted, and rightfully so, but the administration is more upset that students are choosing not to exit Anderson, Letts, and Centennial, which seems all together very backward.

Staff editorial: House votes to cut student loan funding

As part of a larger bill to reduce the defecit and find money for relief for Hurricane Katrina victims, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to make it more expensive to secure federal student loans. The bill, which has been debated in the House Education Committee, would cut $14.

Stop Alito on filibuster

ÿ Harriet Miers was a poor pick for the Supreme Court.ÿ She could not think for herself, and would have relied on the Bush White House to tell her how to rule on important issues.ÿ Although she seemed like a sure bet to be a conservative puppet, the right wing killed her nomination because they couldn't make sure that she'd be as fawning and uncritical as they wanted her to be.

Letters to the editor

Dear Editor, Jonathan McPike, in his recent editorial "McCain: O, What a Pain" stated that he believes the United States should be allowed to torture terrorists and suspected terrorists to force them to divulge information. "If the rest of the world objects to our torturing a terrorist to save even one American life, then it will not cost me one wink of sleep," he wrote.

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Disney approach: exile

Who's the leader of the club that's made for you and me?ÿ Well it's not M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E.ÿ It's the Leslie Bains and her group of four. In the wake ofÿthe recent Town Hall meeting of current Trustee members on campus the groupÿof recently resigned members of the American Board of Trustees have penned a wonderful point-by-point body blow on the Ad-Hoc group of thirteen whoÿsupported Uncle Ben.

Staff editorial: NYU grad assistants seek job protections

Teaching assistants at New York University are entering their third week of striking for federal labor protections. The National Labor Relations board ruled last year that graduate assistants were not entitled to union protection , and therefore the benefits the university should provide.

All thumbs

Thumbs up... Volleyball "Comeback Gals"... AU's amazing team came from behind two nights in a row to win their fifth Patriot League title. Congrats Coach Goldberg, and good luck in the NCAA tourney, girls! Thanksgiving Break... It is upon us, folks! We know you all can't wait to flee the confines of campus.

Staff editorial: Urban ed. initiatives will help D.C. youth

The superintendent of the D.C. public school system spoke on campus this past week about intiatives aimed at improving education in a city with one of the worst school districts in the country. The overarching goal of the plan is to put more qualified teachers into schools, as well as critiquing the teaching methods of current instructors to seach for ways to improve.

Staff editorial: Making adoption an option in college

A bill currently before Congress would provide $10 million to be dispersed in 200 grants to colleges and universities to provide for pregnancy and adoption services. The sponsors the bill hope to offer another option other than abortion when women become pregnant in college.

McCain: O, what a pain

It is no secret that Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, and President George W. Bush do not quite get along. McCain has always cherished his reputation as a maverick, and he certainly has not minded wearing that mantle since President Bush slung a little mud his way in South Carolina before going on to win the nomination and the presidency in 2000.

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Thumbs up... Hip-hop Jumpoff... The Tavern was bumpin' last night as students gathered to let loose on humpday. Women & gender studies.. Indiana University is offering a doctoral program in this area, taking the lead nationwide. Harry Potter... The new flick is out, and AU somehow scored some tickets.

Staff editorial: Minorities in higher ed need scholarships

According to new analysis, the percentage of minority students in American colleges is dropping at a dangerous rate. The National Council of Public Policy in Higher Education said that states need to do more to ensure that minorities continue on an upward trend in college graduation.

Letters to the editor

Dear Editor, Reading Will Haun and David Grossman's respective pieces in The Eagle last week typified the problem that exists in American politics: This tendency to go to the extremes.ÿ While Mr. Haun may have overstated the case for the religious founding of our nation, Mr.

Staff editorial: In memory: Chris Salazar 1983-2005

The AU campus has been deeply shaken by news of the death of Chris Salazar who, throughout his four years here, was arguably more recognizable a figure on campus than most student leaders, professors or administrators. Sunday morning's fatal fall ended a life defined by individuality, passion and empathy.

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All thumbs

Thumbs up... Dalai Lama in DC... The Tibetan spiritual leader came to town again last week. Give peace a chance, eh? Veteran's Day... Thanks to all the current/former service members out there. We wouldn't have the freedom to write this paper without you.