The Eagle

Staff editorial: University should adopt new policy on selling alcohol at athletic events

(05/03/19 4:00am)

During this spring’s Student Government elections, students had the opportunity to vote on a referendum on whether they would support the sale of alcohol at on-campus athletic games. The referendum passed with overwhelming support, with 81 percent of students voting for the measure. The reason offered for the alcohol sale proposal was that the measure would boost student and alumni attendance and improve school spirit.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2019/05/staff-editorial-university-should-adopt-new-policy-on-selling-alcohol-at-athletic-events

Editorial: AU requires a culture shift from upper echelons of administration to attract further investment

(04/15/19 4:00am)

If you ask the average student about tuition rates, common themes among their responses will probably focus on the yearly increases and lack of affordability. However, what is also common is that students generally don’t know why tuition continues to rise. This is because the University hasn’t done a comprehensive job of telling them. For this reason, we support student activism on further budget transparency from the Board of Trustees and have seen our job as student journalists to provide further education on the budget.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2019/04/editorial-au-requires-a-culture-shift-from-upper-echelons-of-administration-to-attract-further

AU leaves students in the dark with campus climate survey results

(11/03/17 6:41pm)

American University has once again completed its biannual campus climate survey. If this is the first you are hearing of said survey, don’t worry, because you’re not alone.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2017/11/staff-campus-climate-data-results

Looking to the years ahead, it’s time for more responsible media election coverage

(11/09/16 9:50pm)

As the election coverage comes to its close tonight, the immense role of media during the entirety of this cycle is indisputable. Donald Trump’s comments, often offensive and unprofessional, have made headlines time and time again. Hillary Clinton’s email scandal has followed her since day one. Even for outlier candidates such as Gary Johnson and Jill Stein, the media coverage has given them a greater voice than any third party candidate before.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2016/11/more-responsible-media-election-coverage

Editorial: Building a more inclusive Women’s Initiative is a step towards progress

(11/07/16 5:38pm)

It is clear now more than ever that the landscape on college campuses is changing. Students are challenging each other to embrace discomfort and seek growth. Student Government’s Women’s Initiative (WI) is one of the many student organizations on our campus that is having tough conversations and working to better reflect the needs and interests of the campus community.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2016/11/editorial-building-a-more-inclusive-womens-initiative-is-a-step-towards-progress

Staff Editorial: We Need a New Secretary, SG

(09/16/16 4:45pm)

Since the beginning of this month, the student body has been left without a Student Government Secretary due to former Secretary Faith Rokowski’s resignation. Although the absence was notable, we believed that SG would be able to find a suitable replacement quickly in order to keep operations running smoothly. However, within the past few weeks that the student body has been without an official new secretary, SG has spent more time engaging in dramatics than actively seeking to fill the position.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2016/09/staff-editorial-we-need-a-new-secretary-sg

Staff editorial: AU needs a better sexual assault reporting process

(04/22/16 9:56pm)

Clarification appended

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2016/04/staff-editorial-survivor-speaks-out

The Eagle's SG endorsements for 2016-17 academic year

(03/21/16 7:26pm)

President

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2016/03/the-eagles-sg-endorsements-for-2016-17-academic-year

Staff editorial: Mixed-use redevelopment would improve AU Park, Spring Valley

(11/12/15 10:25pm)

The 4330 48th St NW lot in the AU Park neighborhood behind the law school campus has been empty since late 2013 when the Fresh & Green’s grocery store closed. Developers are proposing to fill that void with a mixed-use redevelopment that would bring a grocery chain and other retail to the site as well as 200 to 250 residential units over five stories.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2015/11/staff-ed-mixed-use-development-au-park

Staff Editorial: Ending dry campus policy is the right move

(11/11/15 7:56pm)

AU has been a “dry campus” since the 1980's. Students who are 21 or older cannot drink or possess alcohol in the residence halls or buy these products on campus. The University serves alcoholic beverages at certain special events, but that is the only limited exception.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2015/11/staff-ed-ending-dry-campus-policy-right-move

Staff Ed: SG’s Academic Access Fund is a good first step

(09/28/15 4:36pm)

Student Government introduced the Academic Access Fund, a $1,000 fund that will make it easier for students to pay for items such as art supplies and theater tickets. This money will be available for students receiving need-based financial aid.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2015/09/staff-editorial-on-aaf

Staff Ed: Public safety needs better communication, transparency

(02/23/15 9:22pm)

AU is a protest school. We’re happy to protest anytime, anywhere, for causes good and bad. It would be reasonable to think that our Public Safety officers understand this and would be accommodating of it.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2015/02/staff-ed-public-safety

Staff Editorial: Multicultural education must be compulsory for all students

(01/28/15 4:51pm)

Students and teachers organized an on campus teach-in on Jan. 24 in an effort to educate their peers on racial issues. The Eagle applauds these students, many of whom are part of a loose movement known as The Darkening, for their commendable efforts to continue discussion about racism among the student body.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2015/01/teachin-staff-ed

The Eagle’s dream SUB 2014-15 lineup

(08/24/14 3:06pm)

Every year, the Student Union Board hosts popular music artists for exclusive concerts in Bender Arena and the Tavern. This year’s lineup kicked off in style last night with Karmin and JoJo. Here’s a fantasy list of the artists we’d be thrilled to see onstage later this year.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2014/08/the-eagles-dream-sub-2014-15-lineup