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A New Epidemic: Putting Yourself First

Affirmation after affirmation on TikTok tells me to always put myself first before anyone else and make myself my number one priority. Because in the end, all you have is yourself, right? By that logic, I didn’t need to show up to my friend’s birthday last week because I was busy, I didn’t have ...



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Opinion: Spring break needs to become a break

The following piece is an opinion and does not reflect the views of The Eagle and its staff. All opinions are edited for grammar, style and argument structure and fact-checked, but the opinions are the writer’s own. Spring break used to give us much needed freedom to catch up on sleep, hang out with ...



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Opinion: It takes a village to raise — and misguide — men

The following piece is an opinion and does not reflect the views of The Eagle and its staff. All opinions are edited for grammar, style and argument structure and fact-checked, but the opinions are the writer’s own. Editor’s Note: This article contains mentions of sexual violence, misogyny and antisemitism. California ...


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Opinion: We need to start thinking for ourselves again

The following piece is an opinion and does not reflect the views of The Eagle and its staff. All opinions are edited for grammar, style and argument structure and fact-checked, but the opinions are the writer’s own. When was the last time you sat down with nothing to do other than reach for your thoughts?  Nowadays, ...


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Opinion: Kawaii culture isn’t so kawaii

The following piece is an opinion and does not reflect the views of The Eagle and its staff. All opinions are edited for grammar, style and argument structure and fact-checked, but the opinions are the writer’s own. The Oxford Languages dictionary defines kawaii as an adjective or noun in Japanese ...


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Opinion: Your public lands are under attack

The following piece is an opinion and does not reflect the views of The Eagle and its staff. All opinions are edited for grammar, style and argument structure and fact-checked, but the opinions are the writer’s own. If you’ve tried to visit a national park back in September and October 2025, you ...



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Opinion: Young voters care about substantive policy too

The following piece is an opinion and does not reflect the views of The Eagle and its staff. All opinions are edited for grammar, style and argument structure and fact-checked, but the opinions are the writer’s own. In last year’s elections, over 40 million Gen Z Americans were eligible to vote. ...



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Opinion: You don’t actually care about girls’ sports

The following piece is an opinion and does not reflect the views of The Eagle and its staff. All opinions are edited for grammar, style and argument structure and fact-checked, but the opinions are the writer’s own. Throughout the country, conservatives have begun pushing yet another harmful narrative. ...





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Column: What are athletes at American studying?

American University offers hundreds of different undergraduate and graduate programs, and Eagle athletes are involved in over 100 of them. From business administration to studio art, athletes take part in all that the University has to offer. As of Spring 2025, American University has 285 student-athletes ...




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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