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Eagle Rants May 1, 2012

•B, I miss you. Why can't things work out? It's too late for us. But you are LITERALLY PERFECT. PERFECT. Even though I recently learned something bad about you, I still think you're awesome. Am I delusional? I don't know. This is really bad... I want to see you everyday but I'm probably never going to see you again. When I see you, it's the best part of my day. The few times you've hugged me, my heart sinks. Why did you make me feel this way? It's so inconvenient. I both hate and love the fact that I at least know you.

•But you're making sure I was lying when I said I believe in clean breaks.

•I'm sorry I f*cked you over so hard. I didn't want to hurt you, but I know I really did. You got caught up in the hurricane that I'm standing in the eye of.

•Girl that new haircut is tragic, you literally look like a boy, and the track pants aren't helping.

•The Graphic Design History final isn't even that hard. You'll be way over prepared. Trust me.

•You are entitled to your own opinions about music but liking "The Who" doesn't make you a pseudo hippie. People are allowed to enjoy music from different time periods.

•Wait, when did consciousness become a physical entity? Physics fail.

•OIT is making me spend HALF AN HOUR with them on the phone, humiliating me by making me read and agree to documents, in order to lift a block due to "Excessive Bandwidth." Never mind that the documents say nothing about what counts as "excessive bandwidth." OIT AND EAGLESECURE NEED TO BURN IN HELL

•@"cat facts" yessss there is someone else out there who has pulled this prank on their friends

•Sometimes I wish my roommate would leave someday and never come back...

•I was dreading 24 hour quiet hours until I realized that I wouldn't have to hear your voice anymore. Then I smiled.

•@"It has to go somewhere because science says you can't create or destroy matter right?" Your consciousness is not matter.

•If I was God, you'd all probably go to hell. I would also make you clean my burning book collection of Jeff Foxworthy poetry.

•Let's have a day where everyone reveals their true feelings for one another...

•That multicolored Panda outside Graydon looks like it participated in a My Little Pony Bukakke.

•@"The guy who looks at his toes and sees pigs." Quite frankly, my dear, I don't give a ham.

•"You must be hanging out with Comm people." STOP HATING ON COMM.

•I love being an attractive, feminine girl no one would really pin as bisexual. It makes hooking up with hot girls that much more fun

•Psychics are not real. I don't care how much they seem to be real or how much they helped a police investigation. It's called cold reading and its not a magic trick. The famous skeptic James Randi challenged Allison Dubois multiple times to prove her psychic abilities on prime time TV and she denied the challenge every time. Why? Because its not real, and she knows it.

•Never go A2M!

•You just called consciousness matter??? Yes it's matter, but in reality it's a combination of different chemicals, proteins, enzymes, cells, neurons etc... in your brain that interact in a way that allows you to think, have memories, retain information. When you die those chemicals go back into the earth either through vaporization, boiling, etc... There may be a God, but your body and "soul" will become one with the earth and the universe... # Science is Beautiful

•@"where do we go when we die?" if you're looking for a fairy tale ending to your life, there won't be one. Your body will be decomposed by micro organisms and the energy from it that comprised your consciousness will be fed back into the Earth, supplementing other forms of life. No matter or energy is destroyed, just converted and reused. You only get one life and one chance to live it, so cherish it.

•To the person who helped me get past chapter 5 of pottermore. I appreciate you, and glad to say I am a Hufflepuff.

•MEET THE NEW BOSS SAME AS THE OLD BOSS

•Did you know that the first cat show was held in 1871 at the Crystal Palace in London? Mee-wow!

•Every additional day that I'm here makes me wish that much more that I'd sent in my transfer applications. So exhausted from the harassment and lack of friendships.

•@ “This is an example of the shallow and gossipy mentality that makes me want to transfer from AU.” Hate to break it to you hunny, but there are shallow people at any college. AU probably has the lowest percentage of shallow people you will find. Good luck trying to find a utopia void of any shallow young adults. Lol

•@”[Editor's note: Sunshine. Friends. Family. The pool. The beach. No or fewer classes. Free time. Good books. Summer films and TV shows. Summer rainstorms. Fireworks. Flip flops. Shorts. Impending Rants.]” Thanks editor. I less a little less sad now about getting rants only once a week. [Editor's note: : ) ]

•@I'm in love with my best friend, but he's leaving in 4 days and transferring in the fall. Typical.” Welcome to the LDR club. You can do it if you put in the effort. True love is worth it. :)

•I meant colleges "MOST" like AU are BU, GW, NYU, not "more like AU". Sorry for the typo.

•Thanks for the good luck editor. I needed it. I hope the next editor is as nice as you in her editor's notes. [Editor's note: Aww thanks. Hope all went well!]

•You're really only au cute, but I'm crushing so hard...

•@ "I am obsessed with myself. That's why I tan in a bikini on the quad. I want all the shirtless frat guys to look at me. They are SO HAWT. Also, I love when the guys wear Vineyard Vines...it reminds me of Martha's Vineyard. I love my little!! " I sense a troll among us, trying to spur on debate...

•Isn't it just wonderful how when someone finally posts a complimentary message about the students of our college, so many people aim to completely tear that apart? Original poster, you give me hope as well, and don't let the haters ruin that vision.

•You always find a way to amaze me with just how rude you can be. I'm very happy to know it's not much longer before I don't have to deal with it any longer.

•Oh. My. God. I don't know if you'll ever read this, but I am so proud of you, Sarah McBride. I've only ever talked to you like twice in my life and you probably don't even know my name, but you are so inspiring. I am so happy for you and I wish you only the best. So much love and support!!!!

•I used to love Eagle Rants. Now I find myself just getting depressed reading them - not that they're sad, they're just full of people criticizing each other and each others' views. It's been nice knowing you Eagle Rants, but for my own sanity it's time to say goodbye.

•Why can't I stop watching Ancient Aliens?

•I made a rant about how my tongue hurts from eating this girl out and how blowjobs are always boring and I don't see it here, Ms. Editor.....

•My family taught me to be confident and audacious. I know I come off as shy, but if circumstances were a little different, I would tell you that I love you in a heartbeat.

•Can people stop using their voice to talk on the silent floor at the library, please?

•Holy moly I'm twenty years old and have never had a girlfriend. And how am I supposed to meet anyone when I'm graduating in a year!? Anyone have advice for a lonely lezzie?

•@ "DC museums, 1 new DC neighborhood each weekend." Literally, you're doing nothing but brag/piss people off--not helping your case much!

•@"TV, stick up their butt" But do you go around sharing that with the world? I couldn't splurge on a TV for a while but it wasn't some holier than thou quest.

•"I like parties. I like fun. I want to live in a hamburger bu."

•I want a boy to give me a lavaliere :(

•I am so proud of Sarah McBride

•POOP

•MICROSOFT WORD SUGGESTS THAT YOLO IS A WORD, AND OFFERS IT IN SPELL CHECK! I DON'T WANT TO LIVE ON THIS PLANET ANYMORE.

•Girl with the Seahawks cap. Your so freaken hot!!

•I saw you running today by McDowell. Blond with great legs. You made my whole day brighter.

•The one time AU is in Seventeen magazine (current May issue) its some girl declaring her virginity. And thats actually false, you will always be that friend whos a virgin. Always.

•The hot chocolate from MudBox is absolute piss water

•Sarah McBride is better dressed than I am... :(

•You're such a liar, and I'm really glad I didn't do anything with you, but I'm still crushing so hard.

•AHHHH WHY DID I EVER LET YOU SLIP THROUGH MY FINGERS?! You are so amazing!!! And now you hate me!!! You used to like me!!! WHAT HAPPENED?!

•OASN's last performance was amazing!! The Disney Medley was my favorite :)

•Sarah McBride is an inspiration. Her letter was one of the bravest things I have ever seen and I cannot applaud her enough for being true to herself.

•I want to respect women but I know if I do, it'll lower my value as a man in the social hierarchy of life. Every successful stud I know treats women poorly so as to appear more desirable/unobtainable. Even less attractive guys can raise their game by being an ass. I'm generally more successful too when I act disinterested or become a borderline asshole. At the same time, it makes me feel terrible. Why do female minds work this way?

•The SPA Leadership Program student director is a hottie. I'm too nervous to talk to him though.

•Why does the rowing team have so many cool people on it? I want to be friends...

•Computer science kids need to clean their freaking computer room.

•its official, my roommate doesnt brush her teeth at night. ewwwwwwwww

•Sarah McBride, you're the cutest

•I agree with the post before that said it's hard for girls to take initiative without looking desperate. I hope I don't annoy you, it's just that I think you're a really cool dude and I'd like to get to know you. (:

•Did Chris Palmer really have to tell The Eagle that he's wetting his pants over Visions? Not a mental image that I needed before finals week...

•Everyone needs to chill!

•I'm a senior graduating in 12 days and I've never ranted before. Better late than never! #2012AUGrad [Editor's note: Welcome!]

•Remember that time that the health center director Dan Bruey called something a student wrote "misinformation" and his only evidence was an accreditation mentioned in their piece?

•What the *&%$ does the eagle have against Gym Class Heroes? It was a sweet show, chill.

•As an alum, I really enjoyed Kerwin's video update. Much cooler than the super long and detailed emails about campus plans that I never read.

•How come Sarah gets criticized for lacking visibility, but Nate never got criticized for lacking substance? The Eagle is the most superficial paper.

•Haters don't have anything on you.

•@Fellow Jazz Enthusiast How do you feel about Charles Mingus' Trib Band - Mingus Big Band- Their version of "Ecclusiastics" is fantastic.

•Yay for Sarah McBride!

•I don't care that girls think the straight men at AU are ugly and nerdy. I've always had good luck.

Rant here!



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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