Opinion

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Lack of respect in protest detracts from true message

April 4

We are a university that stresses CIVITAS. We best represent the University and ourselves when we show civility in our actions, both on and off campus.

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Staff Editorial: College Writing program edits need revision

April 4

Anyone who’s taken College Writing at AU can tell you a different tale about their experience with the program. It was informative, it was a joke, it helped some win $200.

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No but(t)s about respect and consideration

By Conor Shapiro | April 4

I’m not a smoker — it’s not for me. When I turned 18, I went through a phase where I kept a cigarette between my lips because I thought it looked cool. I thought it would help enhance my rebel image and attract girls. But it was rarely lit, and when it was, I never inhaled. Nevertheless, I befriended authentic smokers outside buildings on cold days (when my breath was most visible) and cultivated relationships I maintain today.

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Lack of GOP initiative on jobs clears way for Obama to shine in 2012

By Nick Field | April 4

Last November saw a Republican tidal wave sweep 63 new members of the GOP into the House of Representatives and make John Boehner the Speaker of the House. That election last fall was ultimately the result of many complex factors: disappointment with the president, distress over various economic upheavals and a conservative backlash against several societal changes.

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AU needs to actually evaluate the Gen Ed Program

By Emi Ruff-Wilkinson | April 4

Let’s be frank: who really likes Gen Eds? I don’t look at it as a series of educational opportunities, but a list of meaningless courses I need to check off in order to graduate. And I sincerely doubt that I’m alone in that sentiment.

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Top tweets

April 4

The Eagle's favorite tweets of the week.

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Obama, McBride need to pay more than lip service to American dream

By Conor Shapiro | March 28

Pennsylvania, Kansas, Ohio, North Carolina — what do these four states have in common? No, they’re not battleground states in 2012. These states represent the homes of the top four seeds in the 2011 March Madness tournament. They’re the favorites, the powerhouses.

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Eagle Rants: March 29

March 28

• It's almost April, which means there's almost only one month of classes left, which means it's almost finals, which means it's almost summer! Right? Right!?!? • The (National) Mall is home to some of the strangest characters on Earth, I swear … • Dear AU, 60 minutes does not dry ...

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Top tweets

March 28

The Eagle's favorite tweets of the week.

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Letter: Administration should support efforts to get AU a Violence Against Women Act grant

March 28

Since last June, members of the Sexual Assault Working Group’s grant committee have worked tirelessly to create an application for the Department of Justice Violence Against Women Act campus grant.

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Letter to the Editor: Response to “Win or lose, McBride abandoned diversity goals by campaigning"

March 22

I wish I didn’t have to write this letter. Honestly. I don’t like to insert myself into contentious debates — most of the time I just don’t see the point. But sometimes, it’s worth it. I cannot in good conscious stay silent when a friend is under attack for something that is simply not true.

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The Eagle's 2011 Student Government endorsements

March 21

The Eagle's picks for the top four SG positions.

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Round 2 of The Eagle's Next Great Ranter contest

March 21

The final two contents square off.

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Letter to the Editor: Win or lose, McBride abandoned diversity goals by campaigning

March 21

In a piece for American Way of Life (AWOL), writer Ashley Dejean wrote about the lack of diversity in student government on campus. She very accurately noted that SG has become a “Boy’s Club” and that, “At the executive level, the gap is far from closed. For the past three years, the Student Government President has been a straight white male from the School of Public Affairs Leadership Program.” This seemed to be the largest area of concern in the article, and with the upcoming SG presidential election, this school now has the opportunity to respond to the concerns raised in Dejean’s article.

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Unrealistic rigidity in relationships does more harm than good

By Conor Shapiro | March 21

Chris Rock once said, “A man is basically as faithful as his options.” Like many of his jokes, he’s kind of kidding. But he’s kind of serious too. The evidence of men with fidelity issues could overflow magazine racks across the world. In fact, it does. Few men are immune to the seduction ...

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Eagle rants: March 21

March 21

More of your Eagle rants.

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Letter to the editor: SASA apologizes for e-mail endorsement snafu

March 21

To Whom it May Concern, The South Asian Student Association (SASA) would like to apologize for not including Eric Reath in the e-mail. Here is exactly what happened. Dan Lewis, the man in charge of the endorsement process, emailed SASA with the e-mail addresses of every candidate that is currently ...

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