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Trump's 'locker room talk' shows us why we must vote

By Julia Gagnon · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016

Julia Gagnon encourages students to vote 'for the future of this country'

Your Uber is arriving. But where?

By Sameer Chintamani · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016

AU’s campus may be familiar to students but should be made convenient and friendly for Uber and taxi drivers

I am angry, and that is alright with me

By Naomi Zeigler · Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016

By most accounts, I have been categorized as the type of woman who stands up when it is necessary.

Opinion

Hunger at AU

By Sameer Chintamani | October 5

Columnist Sameer Chintamani argues for the inclusion of a food pantry on AU’s campus.

Opinion

Say “no” to “no fly, no buy”

By Annamarie Rienzi | October 4

Columnist Annamarie Rienzi exposes the faults of the no fly list

Opinion

Use comedy to create social commentary, not to bring others down

By Julia Gagnon | September 29

I recently attended a talk regarding the politics of disagreement in a campus community featuring Professor Jamie Raskin.

Opinion

Far away. Stay far, far, away.

By Annamarie Rienzi | September 26

Columnist Annamarie Rienzi argues that we should be reassessing the role of government in 2016

Opinion

The power of the female scientist

By Olivia Richter | September 22

Olivia Richter on how subconscious gendering is keeping girls away from STEM

Opinion

Stop making assumptions about Trump

By Bobby Zitzmann | September 21

Anyone who thinks they know what Donald Trump will do is wrong

Opinion

The importance of science diplomacy

By Olivia Richter | September 16

Columnist Olivia Richter discusses the importance of bridging the scientific gap

Column

Power Up, AU

By Sameer Chintamani | September 14

If AU wants to be more green, it really needs more power outlets

Opinion

Five reasons why AU students should reject trigger warnings and safe spaces in the classroom

By Krista Chavez | September 14

Difficult material is essential to the learning environment.

Opinion

Stress culture is stifling students

By Julia Gagnon | September 13

Columnist Julia Gagnon tackles AU’s wonk culture

Opinion

What the passing of an anti-feminist reminds us about life

By Annamarie Rienzi | September 12

Columnist Annamarie Rienzi urges her peers to respect the passing of leaders

Opinion

Professors: may be close, but yet so far

By Sameer Chintamani | September 2

Stuck on the Red Line again? Can’t drive a few miles on the Beltway without getting stuck in traffic?

Opinion

Visions for our future

By Sameer Chintamani , Shelby Moring , Annamarie Rienzi , Kris Schneider , Julia Gagnon , Olivia Richter and Alexander Zipper | August 29

What Eagle columnists hope to see from the administration, the student body and the country this year

Opinion

A year about principles: ensuring equity for all of our students

By Devontae Torriente | August 25

SG President Devontae Torriente shares his goals for the year

Opinion

It’s time for a press conference, Secretary Clinton

By Kris Schneider | August 19

Hillary Clinton needs to hold a formal press conference to help fix her trust problem, writes Kris Schneider

Opinion

Is it possible to separate a person from their politics?

By Julia Gagnon | August 16

When I first arrived at AU and took my seat on the first day of class, I was reminded of the cardinal rule of classroom discussion: in here, we debate politics, not people.

Opinion

Follow my mom’s advice: change your perspective

By Olivia Richter | August 12

.One writer’s journey to making exercise a priority

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

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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