Opinion - The Eagle

By Mackenzie Ryan · Monday, March 22, 2004

From Mackenzie Ryan to the AU community: A newspaper, at its best, reflects the community that it serves. At The Eagle, we strive to report on the news involving our campus and surrounding area. Like other college newspapers, we face a unique challenge not only because we are all students and still learning, but also because each year the staff turns over and we start a new chapter.

Hi, I'm Anne

By Anne Godlasky · Monday, March 22, 2004

From Anne Godlasky to the AU community: As the school year winds down and seniors prepare for life beyond AU, other students prepare for their own adjustments as they step into new leadership positions. The Eagle staff is itself in the midst of an annual transition, as older, experienced members relinquish to new editors the responsibility, stress and satisfaction that come with producing a newspaper.

Terror rears head in Madrid

By Frank Martin · Monday, March 22, 2004

Guest columnist Frank Martin comments on the Madrid situation: On Thursday, March 11 I awoke to yet another excruciatingly painful sight on television in the Madrid train bombings: the senseless slaughter of innocent people, sobbing mothers, cries of children, and Spaniards of all walks of life trying to come to grips with what had just happened to them.

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What was your most memorable Spring Break moment?

March 18

AU Students asked about their favorite moment from the vacation ending on Sunday.

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Out Take: Nowness of news

March 18

The Eagle editorial staff on the lack of media coverage of the AIDs crisis, which is still a crisis despite the madia lapse into inattentiveness.

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Our Take: Lapse in Judgment

March 18

The Eagle editorial staff's opinion on unlawful arrests at the Sept. 27, 2002 protests, information that was suppressed until this March 11.

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The deadly politics of power

By Kevin Sheneberger | March 18

Liberal columnist Kevin Sheneberger: "No, God is not dead. In fact, last time I checked, He was assisting John Kerry with his recent sweep in the Tuesday primaries. American University, despite its best efforts with the CLEG program, often fails to introduce cross-academic intellectual pursuits and analysis when it so benevolently bestows upon us our $32,000-education. As a result of this void, we find action without passion, passion without depth, and politics without philosophy. It is my humble hope that, through introducing a pinch of philosophical support for my ideas, I might aid in the growth of inter-academic relations."

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Our Take: Shame on you, Gao

March 4

The Eagle editorial staff makes some comments on the situation with Gao Zhan, center of considerable university controversy.

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Should AU reduce its diploma size to 8.5 x 11?

March 4

American University students asked about proposed changes in the size of diplomas.

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Our take: Advice for SC winners

March 4

The Eagle Editorial Staff has compounded some suggestions for the incoming student government.

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Political Cartoon for March 4, 2004

By Ed Sack / Star Tribune | March 4

Ed Sack of The Star Tribune contributes the political cartoon for this week.

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Letter to the Editor

March 4

A letter to the editor regarding the controversy surrounding Mr. Fadel Soliman, American University's Muslim chaplain.

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We need a change in security

By Joe Gallina | March 1

Guest columnist Joe Gallina lists a set of proposals to improve security presence on AU's campus.

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I'm a candidate who gives a damn

By Will Mount | March 1

With the pending Student Confederation decision, Will Mount writes on his campaign and his policies.

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Our take: A call for action

March 1

The Eagle staff on WAMY and allegations of terrorism: the responsibilities of accusers and accused.

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Political Cartoon: Mar. 1, 2004

By Ed Sack | March 1

Political cartoon for March 1, 2004: by Ed Sack of The Chicago Tribune.

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This year was a success for AU Sports

By Shaun May | March 1

Guest columnist Shaun May discusses the year as a positive term for AU athletics.

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Letters to the Editor

March 1

Letters to the editor regarding gay marriage and The Scene's column Sex and Sensibility.

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Ralph, do democrats a favor and stay home

By Daniel Cohen | March 1

Guest columnist Daniel Cohen derides Ralph Nader for fracturing the democratic majority and requests his withdrawal.

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The SC government is ineffective

By Corey Parker | March 1

Opinion Columnist Corey Parker on the SC government, its effectiveness, and its demands to the student population.