Opinion

Opinion

Blameless become victims in post-9/11 world

September 9

Guest columnist Abiya Ahmed from the United Arab Emirates discusses the turmoil in the world since Sept. 11 drastically changed it.

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Opinion

Editorial cartoon for Sept. 9, 2004

September 9

The Eagle's opinion section offers an editorial cartoon for September 9, 2004.

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Opinion

Reclaiming the label

By Nathalie Marechal | September 2

Progressive columnist Nathalie Marechal on liberalism and stigmatism, and reclaiming the label that applies accurately and positively.

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Opinion

Lights out in Letts

September 2

On the evening before the first day of classes, AU freshmen received a rude welcome to their new home. A power transformer blew out Sunday, forcing Letts Hall residents to live without power or water for almost a full day. The problem was finally remedied late Monday night, when a temporary generator was hooked up to power the building until the transformer could be fixed.

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Opinion

All Thumbs

September 2

The Eagle gives: some cheers to students on the campaign trail, support for capitol steps, and zipcars serving campus; some jeers to the AU student teacher ratio, and south side fire alarms.

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Opinion

Letter from the Editor

By Anne Godlasky | September 2

Anne Godlasky, Editor in Chief of The Eagle: Hello, AU community, and welcome back to school. This is Intro to The Eagle 101. Because new and returning students have approached me with questions about The Eagle I am writing this in response to encourage full disclosure and connectedness between The Eagle and its readers.

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Opinion

Movin' on up

September 2

AU is continuing to receive positive recognition, as seen in the recent ranking as the 86th best school in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The improvement from 99th on last year's list was a pleasant surprise. This shows that President Ladner's efforts to make AU a top-tier school are producing positive results and that AU is heading in the right direction.

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Opinion

'Fahrenheit' fantastic

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | July 12

Eagle writer Ryan Grannan-Doll changes his political opinions after seeing Michael Moore's controversial summer film "Fahrenheit 9/11."

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Opinion

Convention reaction - 'Help is on the way'

By Greg Wasserstrom | July 12

AU College Democrats President reacts to the Democratic National Convention, describing an engaged crowd and why he thinks John Kerry will be the next president.

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Opinion

Our Take: A freshman's guide to AU

July 12

The Eagle's editorial staff gives a few words of wisdom to incoming freshman, including advice on life, both in the dorms and in D.C

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Opinion

Plenty to get involved in for the politically minded

By Elliot Smilowitz | July 12

As the home of the federal government, D.C. is the political hub of America. It comes as no surprise, then, that many students who come to AU are politically active. You certainly don't need to be politically active to have an enriching experience at AU, but if you do take an interest in politics, this is a great place to spend four years.

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Opinion

Convention reaction - 'Give me something concrete'

By Mike Inganamort | July 12

President of the AU College Republicans responds to the Democratic National Convention, saying, 'For four straight days I've heard about every program they oppose and every broad ideal they support.'

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Opinion

Editorial cartoon: June 21, 2004

June 21

Editorial cartoon on the swimming pool of maturity, by Ross Nover, an undisputed expert on the subject.

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Opinion

Our Take: A freshman's guide to AU

June 21

You've gotten the official lines from the AU administration and parent-friendly tour guides, but here are some useful ins and outs on daily student life. Read on for a quick guide to what freshmen and transfer students need to know when August hits.

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Opinion

Advice for transfer students

By Keith F. Shovlin | June 21

With the sudden arrival of the Class of 2008 here at AU, another group gets overshadowed as it joins the AU community. They may not be the naive freshmen, but they could also use some good advice as they continue their education here in Northwest D.C. These are the transfer students who have come to AU to complete their education.

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Opinion

Political city, political campus

By Elliot Smilowitz | June 21

As the home of the federal government, D.C. is the political hub of America. It comes as no surprise, then, that many students who come to AU are politically active. You certainly don't need to be politically active to have an enriching experience at AU, but if you do take an interest in politics, this is a great place to spend four years.

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Opinion

Letters to the Editor

April 26

Letters to the editor on party-line issues, including the conservative magazine, the coverage of abortion rights, abortion discourse, and articles on the whiteness studies class.

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