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Letter to the editor

Dear Editor, In an article and an editorial on January 30, 2006, The Eagle asserted that "American University will formulate a terms of use policy for the popular student Web site Facebook next month." Wrong. The genesis for this erroneous statement is that staff at the university, primarily from the Office of Campus Life, will listen to an audioconference on the legal and judicial issues raised by the quick proliferation of "digital marketplaces.

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Thumbs up Jacobs Fitness Classes... Students can now take new classes like pilates or yoga. Good way to work off that freshmen 15, or at least a better excuse for wearing yoga pants to class. Freshmen informed.. Speaking of freshmen, colleges are trying to make them aware of the risks they face, especially with alcohol.

Staff editorial: State of the Union

In his fifth address to a joint session of Congress, President George W. Bush defended his record and as usual, he's stuck in his ways. Bush pledged to stand alongside Iraq as it progresses toward democracy, and sought to make clear that America wil continue to lead, saying, "America rejects the false comfort of isolationsim.

Corrections

Due to an editorial oversight, the headline "Fund established for 9/11 workers" was incorrect. Another brief written for print, relating to a fund for injured soldiers was confused with the 9/11 health czar brief causing the headline error. In an article in the Jan.

AU reacts to President Bush's State of the Union address

President Bush's State of the Union speech: 51 minutes Longest State of the Union speech: Harry Truman, 1946. 25,000 words. Not given orally Shortest State of the Union speech: George Washington. 833 words. Would take 4-7 minutes to present. Congressional Research Service "Our offensive against terror involves more than military action.

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Staff editorial: The age of Wal-Mart

A student group, AU Solidarity, recently brought former Wal-Mart employees to campus to highlight what they see as abuses by the corporate giant. The International Labor Rights Fund has branded America's largest retailer as the "worst employer in the world.

Bush gives strong speech on State of the Union

The 2006 State of the Union address is meant to highlight our country at social, economic, and international crossroads. It does so in the same way in which it highlights the state of George W. Bush's presidency. After what many analysts would consider the least successful year of his presidency, it's appropriate that the President does a little soul-searching in his leadership style, and how to approach America's future.

Give students freedom on meals

Last semester, studying faulty arguments I was given a chart that made me laugh. On one axis was the global temperature showing a gradual increase. On the other was the number of pirates world-wide decreasing as the temperatures increased. The two things have nothing to do with each other and so I laughed.

Staff editorial: Facebook's job effect

American University will formulate a terms of use policy for the popular student website Facebook, next month. The plan comes amidst growing interest of employers in using Facebook to garner information about potential new hires. The university wants students to be ofiicially made aware of the consequences of their online posts.

Staff editorial: College literacy rates

The Department of Education has released a study that shows that only 25 percent of college-educated Americans can read at a proficient level. The study probed how well we read for comprehension of things like books and newspapers as well as maps. No matter how you slice it, only a quarter of college graduates having the ability to read well is appalling.

Marriage should be for all

"Marriage is one of the 'basic civil rights of man.'" Times must have been far simpler back in 1967 when Chief Justice Warren so eloquently and simply ended centuries of racial bias and hatred by granting whites and blacks the right to marry. Unfortunately times were not simple.

Column: Roe could go to the states

Sometimes I think that I live in the most ridiculous city in the world. Think back to the confirmation hearings of federal appeals court Judge Samuel A. Alito. During one round of questioning, the ever-honorable Sen. Ted Kennedy pulled a McCarthy and baselessly accused Judge Alito of being a racist, sexist bigot.

Staff editorial: Rummy is watching

It has come to light that the Pentagon has opened files on campus protests against military recruiters. Only one protest at the University of California-Santa Cruz was deemed a "credible threat." The military said these protests were a danger to homeland security, and to some extent we see what they mean.

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Thumbs up Students on the Board... Glad to see the Board of Trustees has followed our recommendation and decided to allow students to serve on select committees. We're making headway. AU Wrestling.. These guys fly under the radar, but they certainly pack a punch on the mat.

Staff editorial: Turn down that iPod

Well, it certainly did not take long. Those trendy little white earbuds that come with Apple's iPod, which account for about 70 percent of the mp3 player market, can apparently make you deaf. Most peoples' immediate reaction to this breaking news is a simple shrug of the shoulders or rolling of the eyes.