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Power Up, AU

By Sameer Chintamani | September 14

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

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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

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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.

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Opinion

Follow my mom’s advice: change your perspective

By Olivia Richter | August 12

.One writer’s journey to making exercise a priority

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Opinion

Why the Zika virus poses little risk to Olympic attendees

By Olivia Richter | August 9

Olivia Richter lays out the argument against fear of a Zika outbreak in Rio

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Opinion

How using offensive language has become mainstream

By Julia Gagnon | August 3

I have always hated the phrase “political correctness,” not because of the values and ideas for which it stands, but because of the negative connotation that has been unrightfully inserted into its foundation.

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Opinion

Make America vote again

By Kris Schneider | August 2

Voting has always been considered one of the most valuable and important parts of the American system of government.

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Opinion

This summer's congressional recess: an embarrassment

By Kris Schneider | July 22

For the next month, the mind of the political class will not be on the most major legislative issues facing the United States, but rather Republicans and Democrats alike are embarking on a seven-week recess for the summer and party conventions.

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Opinion

Serena Williams proves it: "Female power" is just power

By Julia Gagnon | July 13

Serena deserves a better label than the "best female athlete," writes Julia Gagnon

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Opinion

Organic farming does not exist, so why pretend?

By Annamarie Rienzi | July 9

Annamarie Rienzi urges for the abolishment of the USDA National Organic Program

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Opinion

Sharing images of Black corpses: Necessary for change or disrespectful to Black life?

By Shelby Moring | July 8

Shelby Moring discusses traumatic impact of viral videos depicting Black death

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Opinion

Welcome to Maryland, Tenleytown!

By Annamarie Rienzi | June 23

A creative solution to granting a voice to the District

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Opinion

In tragedy’s wake, a fragile balance

By Kris Schneider | June 22

Following the worst mass shooting in modern American history, the nation must strike a balance when moving forward and avoid pitting American against American, writes Kris Schneider

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Opinion

A single-tracked defense of the Metro

By Sameer Chintamani | June 18

“When boarding, please move to the center of the car.”

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Opinion

It’s time to treat our heroes like heroes

By Alex Zipper | June 17

Every day we walk to our jobs, we go to classes, we chat with friends and we do what college kids do without having fear of an incoming attack or being senselessly bombed by other governments.

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Opinion

Service learning is not your classroom

By Julia Gagnon | June 15

It was a Tuesday. We sat in the cold backroom of the center, reading a book about lions. I was worried about finishing my service hours before the end of the semester and he told me he was worried about going to jail.

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Opinion

How the Cincinatti gorilla revealed society’s obsession with “choice”

By Annamarie Rienzi | June 15

Recently, there has been a lot of rancor surrounding an incident that occurred at the Cincinnati Zoo.

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