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Opinion

Money-making majors

Monday, Oct. 4, 2004

A recent study by professors at Northeastern University has attested to the importance of your major in determining your income. Some of the majors that help you earn the highest incomes are engineering, physics, economics and astronomy, while the lowest earners include education, social work, visual arts, and music. Interestingly, AU offers several of the high-earning majors, but only two percent of AU students are declared in them.

Now is the time to deal with North Korea

By Anthony Elmo · Monday, Oct. 4, 2004

Anthony Elmo expresses his views on the immediacy of North Korean foreign policy changes.

Kerry: One man, two views

By Eric Fantegrossi · Monday, Oct. 4, 2004

On Thursday night America got its first chance to witness a head-to-head battle between President Bush and Princess Kerry. Even with a lack of substance to support himself, Kerry appeared to come away with a narrow victory.

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Letters to the Editor

October 4

Letters to the editor from the week of Monday, October 4.

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Courting the 'black vote'

By Hillary Beulah | October 4

Hillary Beulah writes a response to Seth Johnson's column "Black, Not Necessarily Liberal," which appeared in the Sept. 27 issue of The Eagle.

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Fixing flaws in college system

October 4

The criticisms of the college establishment that former Middlebury College president John McCardell made in a New York Times editorial raise valid questions about typical university practices. We have to wonder, though, why he didn't change these things when he was in the position to do so.

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Maintaining sex-assault victims' rights

By James Gardner | October 4

In response to recent articles in The Eagle detailing the ruling by the Department of Education against Georgetown University's confidentiality policy in judicial proceedings, the Student Advocacy Center (SAC) would like to clarify how AU handles confidentiality in judicial matters as compared to Georgetown.

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It's debate season

September 30

The Eagle editorial board encourages students to watch the presidential debate on Thursday, to be better informed and more capable of taking part in the political process.

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Eating disorders: Who's to blame?

By Nathalie Marechal | September 30

Leftist columnist Nathalie Marechal discusses eating disorders as a form of structural violence against women in the United States.

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Dem-O-Cat Says: Kerry will 'earn back' trust

By Catherine Kozak | September 30

Columnist from the left Catherine Kozak comments on Kerry's keen points and clear plans in response to the first presidential debate.

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Accuracy of the Bible is unrivaled as a text

By Joshua Wu | September 30

Joshua Wu discusses the historical authenticity of the bible according to three tests of historical reliability.

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Baseball is back

September 30

After 33 years, baseball is finally back in D.C. The Montreal Expos will relocate to the District this spring, giving local baseball fans time to rejoice. Read the opinion of The Eagle's editorial board on the matter.

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Minority Report: Bush's convictions come through

By Seth C. Johnson | September 30

Columnist from the right Seth C. Johnson reacts to the first presidential debate pleased with Bush's steadfastness and disappointed, but not surprised with Kerry's "wavering."

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Not Quite Wrong

By Ross Nover | September 30

Ross Nover's Not Quite Wrong comic for September 30, 2004.

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Wizard's Lair

By Dan Friedman | September 30

Dan Friedman's Wizard's Lair comic for September 30, 2004.

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Dem-O-Nat Says: debate spells mistake for Bush

By Nathalie Marechal | September 30

Columnist from the left Nathalie Marechal reacts to the presidential debate, criticizing Bush's stubborness and praising Kerry's clarity.

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Editorial Cartoon

By Ann Detwiler | September 30

Ann Detwiler's editorial cartoon for September 30, 2004.

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American Indian museum opens

September 27

The Eagle's editorial staff congratulates the Smithsonian Institute on the opening of its long-overdue National Museum of the American Indian.

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Letter to the Editor

September 27

Eagle columnist Nathalie Marechal shares her shock over the actions taken by Georgetown in the face of rape in a Letter to the Editor.

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Editorial Cartoon

By Ryan Keller | September 27

Ryan Keller's editorial cartoon for September 27, 2004.

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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