Columns

Opinion

If Tom Brady was Black

By Ryan Shepard | January 30

If Tom Brady was Black... If Tom Brady was Black, I don’t believe he would’ve been drafted into the NFL.

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Opinion

Stop calling yourself a liberal if you aren't one

By Frank Yuwen Chen | January 27

A recent tweet by the then curator of the Twitter account @sweden really made me chuckle.

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Opinion

Dude, I’m just here to get an “education”

By Tyler Lin | January 25

What can I say? We live in difficult times and, in classic Chicken Little fashion, everyone’s screaming, “the sky is falling!” People running here and there, sending their resumes and CVs everywhere, and I’m just here trying to make mom and dad proud.

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Opinion

On election day, Americans ask: is democracy really worth it?

By Krista Chavez | November 8

As election night falls upon us, many Americans are asking themselves: is democracy actually worth it? Two of the most unpopular candidates in history face election tonight, and Americans must choose between the lesser of two evils.

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Opinion

Antibiotic resistance: How superbugs pose a huge threat to public health

By Olivia Richter | November 7

Olivia Richter discusses the threat superbugs pose to society

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Opinion

Let’s break the glass ceiling, but NOT #WithHer

By Annamarie Rienzi | October 29

Columnist Annamarie Rienzi shares why she will not be voting for Secretary Clinton

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Opinion

A closer look at your edgy aesthetic

By Julia Gagnon | October 26

My oversized flannel is among my most prized possessions. It’s comfortable, matches my style and comes with the bragging rights of costing only $4.

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Opinion

Safety at AU: Why AU needs a safety escort service

By Sameer Chintamani | October 26

Students should feel safe getting to, from and around their campus.

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Opinion

Why my conservative values stop me from voting for Donald Trump

By Krista Chavez | October 12

Conservative activist Krista Chavez opens up about her issues with the presidential nominee

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Opinion

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

By Julia Gagnon | October 12

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

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Opinion

The power of the female scientist

By Olivia Richter | September 22

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

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Column

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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