Opinion

California's recall came too easy

Guest Columnist Marc Malon writes commentary on the process of recalling California governor Gray Davis

Civil Unions are a good alternative to marriage

Guest Columnist Gene Fielden argues the merit of civil unions in a society that might not be ready for homosexual marriage

Adam, Steve and Eve

Guest Columnist Eric Jost's reaction to President Bush's repeated expressions of his stance on gay unions and rights in the United States

A problem with Adam and Steve

Guest Columnist Heather Blandford argues that Gay marriage is wrong, and thus it is important to support President Bush's Marriage Protection Week against the pressure for unilateral acceptance of civil unions.

Marriage is a right for all couples

Guest Columnist Margaret McElligott argues that GLBT families, just like every other family, deserve equal protection under the law, especially when denial of these basic human rights tears so many families apart.

Editorial Cartoon

Mani Bush's political cartoon for 10/16

Student Reactions about same-sex marriage

Student reactions to the question on heterosexual unions

Justice for AU janitors

Guest columnist Kerri Axelrod says that Aramark workers have been left behind. When Hurricane Isabel hit, classes were cancelled and most faculty and staff stayed at home with one exception - "essential employees" - which include our Aramark custodial workers. Unfortunately, the AU community often overlooks those workers we cannot do without.

Staff editorial: New drug policy needs changes

Due to a recent survey on drug use, the University has decided to form a "task force" in an effort to bring AU's alcohol and drug use down to or below the national average. Though reduced drug abuse is unarguably a good thing, The Eagle wonders if this task force is acting in the best interests of students, parents or the University's image.

Letters to the Editor

Letters from readers to the editor

Staff editorial: Fake IDs buy more than booze

Even using a friend's ID to buy alcohol at a liquor store or a bar is defined as a misrepresentation of identity. Today, with increased arrests, there is an even higher probability of arrest with the misuse of an ID.

About the recall ...

Guest columnist Michael Lewis believes that corruption in the United States can be seen everywhere. From illegal accounting practices to people finding loopholes to avoid paying taxes, we as a society always try to get around doing the right thing and avoiding the consequences of our bad decisions. Some politicians have made a career out of lying to their constituents to please the needs of their friends or for personal gain.

Social justice for Iraqis

Regular opinion columnist Josh Kraushaar says that social justice is gradually being achieved in Iraq.

Staff editorial: Theft still means theft

File-sharing and music downloading is still theft because of its effect on the industry and the artist.

Don't play "patriot" game

Guest columnist Bradley J. Vasoli comments on Howard Dean's use of "patriotism" in contrast with application on the right.

Editorial Cartoon

The Eagle's political cartoon this week.

Editorial Cartoon