Opinion

Staff editorial: Alcohol awareness week

For those who did not know, people at college drink beer. Unfortunately, many abuse the drink and become more of a burden than they are worth. The university is sponsoring awareness activities all week to educate students on what alcohol does and what they can do to avoid bcoming a Sibley Hospital statistic.

Staff editorial: Study abroad... or else

Goucher College and SOCAL are making studying abroad a requirement for graduation from their respective institutions. The schools plan on making vouchers available or including the travel in students' tuition. Lately studying abroad has increased at AU, especially to destinations outside Western Europe and Latin America.

All thumbs

Thumbs up Dave Chappelle Sighting... Two sophomore lovebirds were traipsing through Georgetown while shopping and came across the hilarious comedian enjoying a cigarette with the nice weather. No autographs were received, but pleasantries were exchanged. The sun reappears.

Fight for rights in classes

Last Thursday while seeking the College Republican endorsement for an at-large seat in the undergraduate senate, I spoke about the importance of communicating both sides of an issue on our campus, something not as commonplace as it should be. We as the minority party on campus know why it's important for us to be organized and equipped with more activities to stay visible and have a fair voice on campus.

Letters to the editor

Dear Editor, I am going to miss Ben Ladner.ÿ I am going to miss seeing the perfect shine ofÿhis chauffeured black car drive by as I waited interminably long periods in theÿrain and the cold for an AU Shuttle to the metro. His license plate said AU One.ÿ Iÿthought about the AU one I had, as my middle finger tried to rise out of my coatÿpocket as I saw my tuition dollars drive down his driveway with my brokenÿdreams.

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Staff editorial: Good riddance, Ladner

After a marathon nine hour meeting. the Board of Trustees removed President Ladner from office Monday. This was the end of months of investigation and came after increased student protest. Also leaving with Ladner were board chairman Leslie Bains and board member Paul Wolff.

Staff editorial: Shooting at The Avalon

The Avalon apartment complex, known for its nicely appointed living spaces, was the scene of a shooting Monday night, rattling the sense of security we all feel in Northwest. AU students are very secure in this section of the city, but it should never be forgotten that we are in a farely large city, and one with a higher crime rate than the suburbs most of us hail from.

Letters to the editor

Dear Editor, Until a short time ago, it seemed most students at American believed an individual to be innocent until proven guilty. In recent weeks, it has become increasingly clear that nothing short of a witch-hunt is underway here. One need only read our President's interview with the Chronicle of Higher Education to see the plausibility behind Dr.

New field turf is safe and long overdue

As a member of AU's Women's Field Hockey team, I would like to respond to both Kevin Hilgers' article concerning IM football complaints about the new turf, and Jesse Epstein's accompanying editorial. AU Field Hockey has been trying to get such a field as we have now for 6 years, in order to finally place our facilities at the same level as other Division I teams.

Staff editorial: Professor's pay dispute

The scandal surrounding President Ladner has brought to light the paltry salaries of AU's professors. One professor in the economics department has been thoroughly published but is still paid considerably less than other professors who have not been here as long.

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Column: Confirm the qualified

Last week John G. Roberts, Jr. was confirmed by the U.S. Senate by a vote of 78-22 after he endured several full days of questioning, parrying angry attacks from Sens. Joe Biden, Dianne Feinstein, Ted Kennedy and Chuck Schumer. These and other Democrats have insisted that they could not vote to confirm Judge Roberts because of his legal views, despite the fact that he is extremely qualified for the post.

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Staff editorial: Had your break today?

For those of you students already sick of school and dreading midterms, cheer up! Fall break is only a few days away. While some people, like acting-president Kerwin, do not see why college students would need a few days off, the rest of us know just how valuable those days are.

Letters to the editor

Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the article "Hundreds rally to protest Ladner" from the Sept. 29, 2005 edition. We all agree that the way in which American University is run must change.ÿ There are too many loopholes leading to misguidance and mismanagement.