Opinion

Farm Bill transcends partisan politics

Partisan fires are raging in Washington. From war to children's health care, the rich histories of liberalism and conservatism grind against each other. In our pluralist society, each camp is compelled to calibrate its philosophical compass to court public approval, translating the wisdom of Thomas Paine or Edmund Burke into coherent platforms.

Correction for Oct. 4, 2007

In "Speech ends Breastival," it was not included that Elizabeth Edwards' speech was presented by the Kennedy Political Union and co-sponsored by Women's Initiative and the Women and Politics Institute.

'Teach for the ability to make a change'

A couple of weeks ago, I returned to Washington, D.C., while the New York City schools had off for Rosh Hashanah. I just got on the AU shuttle to meet up with some friends and old professors outside of Katzen when I heard a conversation between two young women.

AU Fights AIDS!

AU Fights AIDS!, an organization founded and managed by two Women's Initiative members, did an excellent job this weekend bringing various campus organizations together for the AIDS Walk Washington, an event started in 1987 that was designed to heighten awareness of the deadly disease.

Editorial cartoon

Hillary Clinton: GOP's best bet

This is an open letter to all Democrats of voting age. I am a young, optimistic member of the Republican Party. I disagree with your party on most issues, and though I recognize the importance of working together, all things considered, I would rather have one of my candidates in the White House than one of yours.

Editorial cartoon

Editor's note

Due to an unforeseen conflict of interest, the biweekly column "What a Travesty" by Travis McArthur will now appear monthly and focus on issues related to D.C. politics.

Vidulich selects secretary nominee

After a rather long and complicated search process, a special Student Government selection committee recommended acting Secretary Cait Douglas to permanently fill the vacancy left by Alex Manzanares' resignation. Certainly, Douglas is very qualified for the job.

More bang for your EagleBuck$

The expansion of EagleBuck$ to new vendors is sure to leave AU students sick of TDR blandness and Tavern grease salivating in anticipation of CVS binges and Booeymonger subs - or maybe just the possibility of using meal plan money on shampoo and cheap candy.

Letter to the editor

I want to preface that I think The Eagle has gone through a renaissance over the past few years, improving in the quality of articles and the physical layout of the paper. As editor in chief, you have a thankless task coordinating the vast efforts of volunteer staff, production and advertisers, not to mention the complaints from students.

Fair trade process unfair to farmers

Just because I don't support fair trade doesn't mean I hate poor farmers. In fact, by my calculations, it means just the opposite. For me, it is simple economics. I believe that fair trade, while well-intentioned, is eventually counterproductive. Despite my misgivings, fair trade is an unprecedented phenomenon.

Correction for Sept. 27, 2007

Although The Eagle reported Sept. 27 that AU considers the SAT writing score for admissions while other colleges do not, AU does not in fact consider the score. AU collects the data but does not use it to make admissions decisions.

Bus drivers victorious

In accordance with the National Labor Relations Board's cease and desist order, AU administrators must recognize and negotiate with the newly formed bus drivers union. Although the process took entirely too long, we at The Eagle support the NLRB's decision and the drivers' choice of collective bargaining.

Women's Resource Center

The university and the Student Government's collaboration on the future Women's Resource Center represents significant progress toward a more open and safe AU. If the administration decides to approve the SG proposal, the Women's Resource Center will serve as a central hub for women's issues on campus, filling a role similar to the GLBTA Resource Center.

Restraint crucial in Iranian nuke crisis

John Abizaid, former general of the U.S.-led force in Iraq, said recently that the United States "could live with a nuclear Iran." He harkened back to the Cold War and the fact that we are living with a nuclear China and North Korea, and made the case that Iran, despite popular belief, is not a suicidal, idiot nation.

Corrections for Sept. 24, 2007

The graph that accompanied "AUCC grants FY08 club funding" specified that AU Players received $5,000 from the AUCC last year. Actually, AU Players received $1,500 in funding last year and received $3,000 this year. In "SG Vote," the names of the 13 candidates for the Class of 2011 Senate seats and the eight candidates for at-large Senate seats were omitted.