Op-ed: In light of protests, civil discourse is needed

Nearly two weeks after one of the most divisive elections in American history, it seems as if it will be a long while before the nation’s capital is completely peaceful again. With nearly daily protests since the surprise election of Donald Trump, and protests already planned around inauguration day, unrest seem to be more of the norm now. And AU is no exception, as the university is still feeling the effects of a protest the day after the election where students burned American flags.