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Opinion

Inaugural protests won't drive message home

By Dan Miller · Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005

Liberal columnist Dan Miller says inaugural protesters' "sentiments are noble and right - but their tactics are flawed," as he analyzes what makes a protest successful - the ability to gain attention and show strength.

Thinking outside the Quad

By Jonny Falk · Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005

An AU alumnus calls for imagination in events.

Progressive Paulitics: Dems need to tell a story

By Paul Perry · Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005

Eagle liberal columnist Paul Perry offers his perspective on the direction of the Democratic Party.

Opinion

Palestinian election cause for cautious optimism

By David Manchester | January 13

Sunday's election of Mahmoud Abbas as president of the Palestinian Authority is a big step toward a brighter future for the Palestinian people. This election was the first since the late Yasser Arafat was "elected" president of the Palestinian Authority nine years ago in a virtually uncontested and deeply flawed vote.

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Letter to the Editor

January 13

Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship clarifies that they are not a part of greek life, correcting The Eagle's mistake in last week's article "It's All Greek," which has been corrected online.

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Safe area no reason to slack

January 13

The Eagle's Editorial staff offers its perspective on D.C. crime rates for 2004.

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Drugs, diet, debt: U.S.'s 3-D problem

By Emin Teymurovsky | January 13

Emin Teymurovsky offers an opinion piece on the health of American society.

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Victims need all we can give

By Val Mahar and Gunjan Koul | January 13

With our government's most recent pledge of $350 million (only the fourth largest pledge after Australia, Japan and Germany), many American citizens feel that their obligation to the tsunami victims has been fulfilled, and that the government has contributed our share.

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Campus responds strongly to tragedy

January 13

The Eagle Editorial staff offers its perspecitive on campus tsunami disaster relief efforts.

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U.S. donated enough to tsunami, feel no need to give more

By Timothy Meyer | January 13

By now the sting is beginning to wear off for many Americans from a comment made by a United Nations official several weeks ago who alluded to the United States' initial tsunami disaster relief efforts as "stingy." It shouldn't, and neither should our sense of "stinginess.

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How are you going to spend your study days this week?

December 13

A poll of AU students on their use of time over study days this week.

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Bush mortgaging domestic future to fulfill ideology

By Paul Perry | December 13

Guest columnist Paul Perry discusses the domestic policy that the Bush administration advocates.

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Israel deserves U.S. support

By Jeremy Rovinsky | December 13

Guest columnist Jeremy Rovinsky discusses his support for American support of Israel.

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Racism exists even on campus

By Jennifer Zurek | December 13

Guest columnist Jennifer Zurek discusses racial issues at AU.

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Over the Line: Security before speed

December 13

Eric Fantegrossi discusses the new security measures implemented at some airports since the terrorism scares.

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Editorial Cartoon

By Ryan Keller | December 13

Ryan Keller's editorial cartoon for December 13, 2004.

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The Eagle's 2004 Holiday Wish List

December 13

The Eagle lists all the things that would bring some holiday magic to our campus and city.

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Staff Editorial: SAD days ahead

December 9

The Eagle warns of the dangers of the colder season, and suggests some remedies to get through it.

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Letter to the Editor

December 9

A letter to the editor from SOC freshman Athelstan Spilhaus.

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Staff Editorial: D.C. 'blackballs' poor

December 9

The Eagle's editorial staff discusses some thoughts on the potential Washington, D.C. baseball stadium.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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