The Eagle

Opinion: AU must take more decisive action to support students for the fall semester

(06/23/20 1:15am)

American University announced its plan for the fall semester on Tuesday and, as always, it was met with confusion, questions and concern. The core of the plan is the decision to implement a hybrid learning system, in which classes will be held through a combination of online and in-person meetings, and that AU will take necessary precautions to enforce social distancing.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2020/06/opinion-au-must-take-more-decisive-action-to-support-students-for-the-fall-semester

Opinion: Don’t blame students for requesting better access to mental healthcare

(02/04/20 12:38am)

I like to compare my anxiety disorder to a spiral. It coils around my heart, and on a good day, it’s relaxed, hanging loosely around it. There are other days, though, when the coil winds itself tight around my chest, making it hard to breathe and work and do any of the countless other activities of an AU student. Those days were the reason I sought out the Counseling Center at AU – but I quickly learned that it would be three weeks before an intake appointment.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2020/02/opinion-dont-blame-students-for-requesting-better-access-to-mental-healthcare

Opinion: Students deserve a way to hold their universities accountable

(12/12/19 5:00am)

It is very hard to be a student journalist. It’s even harder to be a student journalist with little to no access to information about the institutions you’re attempting to cover.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2019/12/opinion-students-deserve-a-way-to-hold-their-universities-accountable

Opinion: Let student journalists make mistakes

(11/18/19 5:00am)

Northwestern University’s student newspaper, The Daily Northwestern, recently published a piece apologizing for their stories of recent protests regarding former Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ visit to campus. Their coverage, specifically of the student protesters, drew criticism, and The Daily apologized for doing otherwise typical journalistic tasks — specifically, posting pictures of the protest and contacting students for comment using a directory.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2019/11/opinion-let-student-journalists-make-mistakes

Opinion: University must consider all environmental implications of its actions

(11/08/19 3:18am)

I have a lot of questions, predominantly about carbon neutrality and sustainability at American University. While I undoubtedly see environmental progress being made and forefronted at the University, I also see stagnation and even regression in other areas.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2019/11/opinion-university-must-consider-all-environmental-implications-of-its-actions

Opinion: The Newseum’s closing is a loss for journalism at a turbulent time

(10/22/19 2:03am)

As much as I’d like to say I’ve been an avid fan of the Newseum for years, I’ve actually only visited a few times. The first time was just two years ago. It was my freshman year, and a group of my floormates decided to go for Museum Day, an annual Smithsonian event during which museums that usually cost money are free. So I tagged along, eager to expand my repertoire of explored museums.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2019/10/opinion-the-newseums-closing-is-a-loss-for-journalism-at-a-turbulent-time

Opinion: American University’s internship obsession may be doing more harm than good

(10/09/19 5:34pm)

American University and its students love to talk about their internships, and it’s hard to blame them. Given the rigorous application process and the intense competition, securing one of those coveted “Hillternships” is definitely something to take pride in.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2019/10/american-universitys-internship-obsession-may-be-doing-more-harm-than-good

Opinion: Let Wonk Cat be a cat, not a fundraising tool

(05/01/19 4:00am)

Officially, AU’s mascot is the infamous Clawed Z. Eagle. However, everyone on campus knows that the unofficial mascot has become the Wonk Cat, a black and white tuxedo cat who lives outside of the McKinley building. Since her first appearance on campus, Wonk Cat has been the recipient of an outpouring of student love, a source of memes and even a way for students to connect with their community.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2019/05/opinion-let-wonk-cat-be-a-cat-not-a-fundraising-tool

Satire: Ranking the most haunted buildings at AU

(04/12/19 7:12pm)

Note: The ranking system used here is based entirely off of the general vibe I get when walking into each building. It’s ghosts, there’s not really an exact science to it.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2019/04/ranking-the-most-haunted-buildings-at-au