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Letter to the Editor

Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005

Dear Editor: This is in response to Seth Johnson's "Inauguration day brings out lunatics" article from the Jan. 24 issue of The Eagle: When individuals are criticizing the Bush administration for spending such large amounts of money on the inauguration festivities, it doesn't necessarily mean that they think it's OK that Clinton or any other president has spent large amounts either.

G-town amps up its party safety

Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005

It would seem that students at Georgetown University, our collegiate neighbor to the southwest and probably the most nationally recognized D.C. school, have not only intense academic exuberance, but the propensity for perpetual partying. Residents who have the misfortune of living near clusters of Georgetown students have long complained about the noise to Georgetown administration.

U.S. on democracy

Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005

Editorial Cartoon by The Eagle's John Anderson.

Opinion

Elements of the right turn against each other

January 27

I have a confession to make: I've always wanted to be a Republican. I can't imagine that wonderful feeling - watching policies you approve of seduce Congress into approval and eventually reach the soft, warm bosom of a president who shares your ideology. Finally, they're thrust deep into the American legal code, where they gestate into common practice.

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Peaceful Eagles

January 27

Thirty-seven AU alumni volunteered in 2004 to join the Peace Corps, ranking the school as having the 13th most volunteers among medium-sized universities. AU's ranking has risen steadily in this list over the last several years. Significantly, AU is among the smallest of the group of schools categorized as medium-sized, with an undergraduate enrollment of just over 5,000.

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Question of the Week: Have you ever felt unsafe at a college party?

January 27

"I do most of my 'partying' at clubs and bars, as I find them safest and most enjoyable." -Jared Kanefsky is a sophomore in Kogod. "Yes; once, a balcony with 150 people collapsed onto people underneath it." -Abby Lipskis is a junior in Kogod. "No, because unlike my friends, I usually get out before the cops come.

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All Thumbs: Jan. 24

January 24

Thumbs Up New laundry service on campus ... Sure, it's a bit expensive, but who doesn't like having the option of paying someone else to do the mundane chores you hate? D.C.'s winter wonderland ... The snowfalls of the past week have given students a chance to partake in everyone's favorite winter sport: TDR-tray sledding.

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AU, try thinking outside the Quad for alumni

By Johnny Falk | January 24

In his opinion piece, Johnny Falk offers his perspective on AU alumni events.

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Metro police turn crowd control into brutality

By Brian Kruglak | January 24

In this opinion piece, Brian Kruglak offers his perspective on the inauguration protests.

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Unsafe Technology

January 24

The Eagle Editorial Board offers its perspective on the dangers of laptops and cell phones.

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Some protesters become vulgar

January 24

The Eagle Editorial Board offers its perspective on inauguration protests.

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Ed Cartoon

January 24

Ryan Keller

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Cheers, Jeers and Kooks

By Seth Johnson | January 24

Eagle Columnist Seth Johnson offers his perspective on inauguration.

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Inaugural protests won't drive message home

By Dan Miller | January 13

Liberal columnist Dan Miller says inaugural protesters' "sentiments are noble and right - but their tactics are flawed," as he analyzes what makes a protest successful - the ability to gain attention and show strength.

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Thinking outside the Quad

By Jonny Falk | January 13

An AU alumnus calls for imagination in events.

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Progressive Paulitics: Dems need to tell a story

By Paul Perry | January 13

Eagle liberal columnist Paul Perry offers his perspective on the direction of the Democratic Party.

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Palestinian election cause for cautious optimism

By David Manchester | January 13

Sunday's election of Mahmoud Abbas as president of the Palestinian Authority is a big step toward a brighter future for the Palestinian people. This election was the first since the late Yasser Arafat was "elected" president of the Palestinian Authority nine years ago in a virtually uncontested and deeply flawed vote.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor

January 13

Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship clarifies that they are not a part of greek life, correcting The Eagle's mistake in last week's article "It's All Greek," which has been corrected online.

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Safe area no reason to slack

January 13

The Eagle's Editorial staff offers its perspective on D.C. crime rates for 2004.

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Drugs, diet, debt: U.S.'s 3-D problem

By Emin Teymurovsky | January 13

Emin Teymurovsky offers an opinion piece on the health of American society.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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