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Eagle rants

• Why are some people attractive and others, not so much? Have you thought about who/what decides this and what it means? Hmmm...

• To the guy who tried to start a fistfight after he got hit in the eye at the snowball fight, You kept telling the person who hit you to "man up,” but the problem is.... I'm a woman. Sincerely, A freshman girl PS- I hope your eye is okay! EDITOR’S NOTE: Hitting people in the face with snowballs is usually completely accidental!

• So far I've been admitted into the easiest law school in the country to get into and the second easiest law school in the country to get into. Hoping for the third ...

• We went on a date ... or I think it was ... and I felt NO chemistry. It's been like five months that I've had a weird friend crush on you. You're basically perfect, let's just get drunk and see if we can make some sparks fly.

• When I hear about people dropping a couple grand at a club, it makes me a little sick. I'm about to be a couple hundred thousand dollars in debt. If you want to throw money around, how about throwing some my way?? Much appreciated.

• There's a new girl who works at the Dav with short brown hair and the most mesmerizing blue eyes. Your laugh makes my day so much better. Don't be surprised if you see me in there a lot more often, despite the terrible lines.

• To the person who pointed out that there are less smokers on campus now ... really? Are you seriously arguing that whether or not a person smokes corresponds with how intelligent they are? Wow.

• I want to rant but then I think about the starving children in Africa and I don't.

• You are beautiful. Yes, I mean you.

• To "It's called a straightener and makeup, girlies!" chick - I'd rather not have damaged hair and bad skin, thanks. And not look like a total clone.

• Give me liberty, or give me a wonk shirt.

• To: Girls on campus looking for a guy Come find me please. Do you know how much it pains me to think that even though I'm on a campus with a bunch of girls (and a lot of gay guys) on campus, I still don't have a girlfriend. I had a "fling" with one chick since I've been here, and she's left back for home after possibly flunking out. I don't need that emotional drama that I had with that other chick. I just want to be with someone that likes me for who I am, and someone who will like me back. If you want someone, please find me. I'll stand outside MGC on tuesday (2/8) with blue jeans, a fender guitar t-shirt, a black woolen sweatshirt, and I'll put on my beanie hat and blue sunglasses (weather permitting xD). From: A nice guy who wants to like you back.

• Dear Cold Weather Classmates, It snows so infrequently in D.C. that the city does not keep the type of equipment necessary to deal with snow as that you are accustomed to receiving, and then returning to normal. Deal with the fact that snow sticks around, and doesn't get dealt with the way you think you should. Additionally, don't get on me for complaining about the snow & cold. I have to listen to you complain about the heat in the summer, it's a reciprocal relationship. Get over it. Warm Weather Wuss

• Has anyone heard anything about a secret society?

• To the person (assuming your a girl) who wrote: "Wanted: academically inclined, warm, cuddly boy. We can get cozy and read for classes at the same time. :D" I'd love to get cozy and read for classes with you! Shall we set this up?

• I know everyone says that Communications is the easiest major, but I'm drowning — DROWNING in work right now. Junior year fail.

• Dear Conservative who is afraid to admit it ... Didn't you know that liberalism is a new form of fascism? Disagree with a lib and run for your life.

• Dear friends, There's more to life than being in a sorority. Sometimes I honestly feel like you don't get that.

• Dear Mr. Shapiro, I am an ROTC Cadet and I would like to get coffee with you, because you obviously have never sat down and spoken with one of us. If that’s not possible, if you see one of us in uniform please come up and talk. Thank you, An ROTC Cadet

• To the girl that I bought coffee for who was sitting next to me in the grad study lounge on Monday: I didn't have a chance to get your name because it's hard to have a conversation in the library, but I just wanted to say that you're gorgeous. I'm in the gym every night. Come find me?

• I want my friend's help to get me a boyfriend, but I'm afraid he'd just want her — she's really pretty. Prettier than me.

• Tavern curly fries. that's all.

• Went to London instead of Cairo for study abroad. Seriously regretting this decision.

• I just spoke to someone who graduated in 1937 from American University at Phonathon. CRAZY.

• There should be a campus wide protest/rally in honor of the Egyptian people. If we are ranked the most politically active school in the country, we need to show it!

• Dear McDowell 7 Boy, I'm done guessing. The ball is in your court. Your turn. Sincerely, A frustrated and exhausted young woman

• First time in Kogod and what am I welcomed with? Business Wonks Live Here. Gross, I wanted to turn around. Get a hold of yourself Kogod, I thought you were classier.

• Most anti-greek/anti-conservative rants are really just baseless and stupid. Step outside your AU bubble and have some self-awareness, you blithering idiots.

• To the girl that thinks guys should only have one hook-up buddy: why don't you go out and get yourself some more hook-up buddies? You obviously like hooking up, but apparently fear commitment. Go grab yourself some more boy toys and stop complaining about how men are pigs.

• Hey. Girl in blue sweatshirt that held the door open for me last tuesday @ around... 2:30?. Thanks! I was rushing to cross-cultural and I was already late. You don't know me but we should get coffee sometime.

• They're no Georgetown Cupcakes, but the cupcakes from the Eagle's Nest are surprisingly good.

• So for all of those people that want a dating site, http://likealittle.com/american/ is up. It's completely anonymous and looks like it could be a lot of fun.

• Not only is my name misspelled on every single e-mail and letter I get from the University, but they also have my graduation date off by four years. I have corrected them multiple times but nothing has changed. Please get it together AU.

• What's with AU departments hosting events that are open to the public in obscure rooms? If the event is open to students then MAKE IT OPEN. Host it in a big open room where students can walk in late, if they are coming from class, without feeling extremely awkward. How about SIS Founder's Room rather than Ward 300. I mean really.

• I was walking really fast on the icy sidewalk. A homeless man told me to slow down or I would trip. Two minutes later I tripped. Score one for the homeless sidewalk man.

• I want to slap the people who don't cover their mouths when they


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