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Opinion: I’m wasting $900 with my meal plan. You could be too.

By Grace Guber | October 2

This semester brought institutional changes to the University’s meal plan program. Specifically, independent food vendors on campus, such as Megabytes and the Mudbox cafe among others, no longer accept Dining Dollars and can only accept EagleBucks. Students now have to spend the Dining Dollars they previously would have spent at Megabytes or the Mudbox at Aramark locations or the AU Pod Markets.

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Staff editorial: University must do more to support students facing extreme financial hardship

By The Eagle Editorial Board | October 1

Unexpected financial hardship may put your education at risk, but it shouldn’t have to

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Guest Columns

Opinion: Here’s how to respond to friends when they disclose their sexual assault to you

By Steph Black | October 1

It is more important than ever that we learn how to support our loved ones who have experienced sexual assault.

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Opinion: Studying on a student visa? Be prepared for debt

By Dylan Lamberti | September 29

The U.S. visa process filters international students based financial ability instead of academic potential

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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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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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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: 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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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: 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: 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: 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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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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