Columns

Opinion

Satire: Tour group thrilled by amount of chain link fencing AU has to offer

By Ian Pritchard | September 27

Don’t even get them started on the gases buried in the ground

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Opinion

Satire: School of International Service to grant honorary degree to that kid in your World Politics course

By Nickolaus Mack | September 17

His unfailing ability to monopolize class discussion greatly impressed department chairs

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Guest Columns

Opinion: KPU turns 50: A look back at how the student-run speakers bureau has shaped AU

By Yazan Hanouneh | September 16

Since its founding in 1968, the Kennedy Political Union has become a key part of the AU community

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Opinion

Satire: Inspiring! This really mean freshman wrote her admissions essay about kindness

By Bobbie Armstrong | September 6

Her roommate had a breakdown and moved out after just one week

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Opinion

Opinion: D.C. Council practices 'pick and choose' democracy with plans to overturn Initiative 77

By Braeden Waddell | August 31

The voters made their decision about raising the tipped wage. So why won’t the City Council respect them?

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Opinion

Satire: Anderson Hall mice make push to unionize

By Bobbie Armstrong | August 30

The revolution is happening — in the walls

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Opinion

Opinion: White women need to talk about race

By Samantha McAllister | August 26

After repeatedly calling police on unassuming African-Americans, white women need to step up

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Opinion

Opinion: Supporting freedom of the press will make America great again

By Sonikka Loganathan | August 16

A response to the Trump administration's continued attacks on journalism

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Opinion

Opinion: The AU Alert system has failed students

By Samantha McAllister | August 11

With events ranging from an armed intruder to gas leaks, the alert system is inconsistent

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Opinion

Burwell presidency is an example of women’s leadership

By Samantha McAllister | April 16

As a senior in high school, the announcement that Sylvia Burwell would be the president of American University during my time at AU was incredibly exciting.

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Opinion

Shutting down affordable access to dining options during spring break is absurd

By Sonikka Loganathan | April 13

Refusing to accept meal swipes during time off hurts students

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Opinion

If Public Safety wants to stop intruders, they should look to video tape

By Chris Whitbeck | February 22

American University has a bit of a trespassing problem. Three times in the last 12 months alone, outsiders have strolled onto campus at odd hours of the night and have committed either a hateful or bias-related act.

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Opinion

PD-Ayy or PD-Nay? Public displays of affection differ along cultural lines

By Sonikka Loganathan | February 14

Recognizing what is culturally different for your partner is essential to a healthy relationship

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Opinion

The American University experience is a toss up that no one can predict

By Ryan Shepard | January 24

The undergraduate experience is nothing more than a means to an end 

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Opinion

REbeLling against the norm

By Stephanie Mirah | December 11

REbeL AU is a campus solution to educating students about body positivity

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Opinion

If the government won’t lead on climate change, AU can

By Arushi Gupta | December 10

AU pushes for greater divestment in fossil fuels and an environmentally friendly campus

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Opinion

To SG Senate: Will we actually get down to business?

By Mark Lu | November 15

If the Senate is going to fulfill any promises, it’s going to come from advocacy

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