Opinion

Opinion: No good reason to oppose estate tax

The problem with writing about something like the estate tax is that sane people have no way to respond. Let's say somebody walks up to you and says "I want to repeal the estate tax." Most people, being relatively sane, will respond with "What the hell? Why?" Then, when they realize that the repealer is serious, they'll start ranting.

No more political bickering

To say that the past nine months have been anything short of incredible in the political world would not give the time period justice. Highlighted by one of the most anticipated elections of all time, in the se nine months we have witnessed history over and over again.

All thumbs

Thumbs Up Pi Kappa Phi gets chartered ... Congratulations to the Pi Kaps, who persevered through a difficult situation and poured their hearts into getting the charter. McDowell Luau ... McDowell Hall is putting on a party Monday for residents to celebrate the end of the semester.

Staff editorial: Difference between discussion and bias

The College Republicans are seeking President Ladner's attention in the ongoing debate over professor bias in the classroom. The group plans to deliver a letter signed by concerned students that asks to have the issue addressed on teacher evaluations. While in the classroom, students can sometimes feel intimidated by professors and their viewpoints.

Opinion: Four unforgettable years at AU

In four years like no other, we, the seniors of AU, were there. Imagine yourself a member of the class of 1967, just as many of our parents were: a college class that defined a generation. Upon arrival in 1963, the Kennedy administration was the grand summation for what lay ahead than what might have been.

The Eagle wins SPJ awards

The Society of Professional Journalists announced last week that The Eagle won three regional Mark of Excellence awards for 2004. Mark of Excellence awards are given annually to college newspapers nationwide. Eagle Sports Editor Ian Quillen won second place in Region 2 for sports column writing.

'Death' descends on D.C.

Don't show up at Tuesday's Death From Above 1979 gig at the Black Cat in socks and sandals, the band's T-shirt and badly cut jeans. If you do, singer and drummer Sebastien Grainger may just punch you in the face, but that's merely speculation. He considers the above ensemble to be a "don't," a label commonly doled out by Vice Magazine, an edgy publication housed by the band's record label.

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Corrections

Corrections and Clarifications In the April 21 edition of The Eagle, a Page 4 article accidentally misspelled SG Secretary Joe Vidulich's name. The Eagle apologizes for this error. We love you, Viddy.

Staff editorial: Univ. college system a bad idea from start?

This year's freshmen will have the opportunity to participate in a new program geared toward integrating their academic and social lives. In the University College program, three floors in McDowell Hall and four in Anderson will have 18 to 20 freshmen living on them.

Opinion: Azerbaijan must work for WTO membership

Like many other countries, Azerbaijan is considering becoming a member of World Trade Organization. But the road to the WTO membership can be long and difficult. Azerbaijan has to think about its competitive advantage in today's global world, and compare cost and benefits of becoming a WTO member.

Staff editorial: The Eagle's advice for incoming SC officers

Every year following the annual transition of Student Government (formerly Student Confederation) officers, The Eagle reflects on its own experiences in covering AU's student government and makes suggestions to the new SG officers. It is hoped that by considering what we have observed, they will rise to the challenges of the summer and coming academic year.

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Opinion: Facts don't take sides in debate

Students may have noticed the blue and pink flags that took up a perfectly good sunbathing area on the Quad last Thursday. These flags were part of the "Cemetery of the Innocents" that was sponsored by AU Students for Life. Each flag signified one of the 4,000 lives that are lost each day through abortion.

Opinion: Evolution more than a theory

It is indeed true that we attend a private institution and thus are released from forcibly separating church doctrine from state enterprises. However, as a paying student of this University, we are entitled to a certain standard of academic integrity, which excludes Biblical references as credible scientific sources.

Opinion: Anti-meat side chock full of inaccuracies

In the past couple of weeks I have been exposed to the constant onslaught of vegetarian health claims and campaigns on the AU campus. Day after day I see signs and tables on the Quad, changes in the TDR daily menu and editorials in The Eagle hammering the ideals of vegetarians into the minds of all AU students.

Opinion: Pope must embrace change

Who said change is a bad thing? Pope Benedict XVI did throughout his tenure at the Vatican as the enforcer of the Christian doctrine. The new pope is facing a big challenge in his new position with declining membership and a lack of priests. His record of conservatism and being unable to face today's realities will only make his job harder.