Opinion

New librarian seeks student voice

The Eagle supports University Librarian William Mayer's plans to increase collaboration among students, staff and faculty and to improve the physical appearance of the building. Mayer, who replaced Diana Vogelsong in August, hopes to make the library a place where students can feel comfortable, whether they are getting advice, using resources or just looking for some quiet study space.

Editorial cartoon

Apathetic voters elect lazy politicians

When I was last with you, dear readers, I ended with a jab at one of the most important issues plaguing our political process today: voter apathy. In today's atmosphere of division and polarization, it seems crazy that some of our peers simply don't care enough to make it to the polls on Election Day.

Athletes benefit from revised bylaw

Kudos to the National Collegiate Athletics Association for considering a bylaw that would protect student athletes from losing their scholarships due to illness. Amid the stress of rigorous academic and practice schedules, it is good to hear that the NCAA understands that some things are out of students' control.

Dems too cowardly to combat GOP

Few threats spook politicians like unfriendly facts congealing with public distrust. For Republicans, the routine has become all too familiar. Hounded by a burgeoning awareness that whatever they're doing is a sham, they get desperate. Predictably, their immediate instinct is to grab mud and sling hard.

Proposed bike law a pedal forward

In an effort to further green our nation's capital, the D.C. City Council will most likely pass legislation this week requiring more apartments to provide bike racks and other forms of bike parking. The law would compel all apartment buildings with more than eight units to offer at least one bicycle parking space for every four units and have bicycle parking equal to 10 percent of the available vehicle parking in their lots, according to the Washington Examiner.

D.C. vote defeat disappointing

Contrary to The Eagle's optimistic Sept. 13 prediction, the Senate defeated a bill Tuesday that would have given D.C. its first and only congressional representative. Perceivably, senators voted against the bill because they feared it might have partisan ramifications.

Unfair cab fare needs overhaul

In a big game of "But I asked you first," the D.C. Taxicab Commission decided not to decide on changing the cab fare system. Instead of making a recommendation on changing to meters, the eight-member group told Mayor Adrian Fenty to re-evaluate the current zone method before taking action.

Fund new science or fail to progress

Is there a difference between science and magic? I would certainly say so. However, is there really a difference in our perception of doctors versus our perception of fortune-tellers? People gladly receive treatment from doctors without contemplating the logic and science behind their techniques.

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Op-ed

When I was an undergraduate student, I used to have endless debates with my academic adviser about ways of getting around the general education requirements at my institution. I mean, I was an international relations major with an interest in math and philosophy, so why should I be forced to take classes in art history or laboratory science? Like most clever undergrads, I tried all kinds of avenues to get out of those requirements, but I was unsuccessful.

Gentrified city needs help of students

We live in a rapidly gentrifying city. Columbia Heights and Shaw are experiencing the expulsion of entire communities as rent rates and property values spiral upward. This is a reversal of the "white flight" these areas saw in the 1960s. Gentrification brings many benefits.

Correction for SEPT. 17, 2007

In "War Protest," the caption below the photo indicates that veterans "[marched] ... toward the National Mall on Saturday morning before thousands began to rally." The veterans walked in the afternoon after thousands had already rallied.

Correction for Sept. 13, 2007

In "Warsaw Trip Reveals More than Expected," Krakow was mistakenly identified as the capital of Poland. Warsaw is the capital.

Iraq war protest: A selfish fight?

Free speech has never been worth less. How else can one respond to what happened Saturday? I'm sure many of you were there, yelling and screaming with the rest of them. That's fine. I just hope that most of you had something slightly educated to say. Nevertheless, the Sept.

Transport policy an overreaction

AU students with multiple alcohol transports will now have a record of hospitalization on their permanent records, according to a new policy in the Student Conduct Code. Previously, transported students faced only Judicial Affairs and Mediation Services (JAMS) and hospital fees.

Letters to the editor

One civil act: union breaking As AU enters its yearly reflection on what it means to be civil, I think it is worth a few minutes to talk about the people that often make or break our days at AU: the indispensable and talented shuttle operators who make sure we get to AU or to the Metro on time.