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A government disaster without end

By Marshall Bornemann · Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013

Columnist Marshall Bornemann discusses how the government shutdown will have lasting ramifications for AU students.

AU’s war on free speech

By Sarah Harvard · Friday, Oct. 18, 2013

ON STANDS NOW: Columnist Sarah Harvard brings to light how many students feel that their right to free speech on campus has been ignored.

Blackface in Mexico permits racial inequality

By Derek Siegel · Friday, Oct. 18, 2013

ON STANDS NOW: Columnist Derek Siegel dives into racial issues in Mexico and the U.S.

Opinion

Increasing student debt will be the next US financial crisis

By John Foti | October 15

Columnist John Foti predicts that student loan debt will end up as financially detrimental to the the U.S. as the housing crisis.

Opinion

Escaping the college bubble

By Alison Pease | October 3

Eagle columnist Alison Pease now understands the idea of going to college in a bubble after experiencing the sharp contrasts of Indian life.

A view of the Westgate mall from AU students’ apartment complex in Nairobi, Kenya on Sept. 23.

Opinion

Making sense of the Nairobi mall shooting

By Julia Greenwald | October 2

Eagle columnist Julia Greenwald recounts her experience waiting for information about the well-being of her family and friends on the day of the Nairobi shooting.

Opinion

Stop whining, unpaid internships are great

By Sarah Harvard | October 1

Columnist Sarah Harvard argues that both paid and unpaid internships are great opportunities, and the push against unpaid internships needs to stop.

Opinion

The petty, yet dangerous, fight to defund Obamacare

By John Foti | October 1

Eagle columnist John Foti warns Republicans of the consequences their fight to end Obamacare will have on the American people.

Opinion

Stop funding terrorism, give up drugs

By Andy Wallin | September 27

Columnist Andy Wallin discusses how our personal choices can either promote or prevent terrorism worldwide.

Caroline Handel at the Sound of Music gazeebo in Salzburg, Austria.

Opinion

Reality check: Life goes on, even in Europe

By Caroline Handel | September 27

Eagle abroad columnist Caroline Handel realized real life problems continue even while studying abroad.

Opinion

US must act on debt crisis sooner rather than later

By Marshall Bornemann | September 25

IMF head Christine Lagarde urges end to domestic political bickering in order to address larger international issues.

Opinion

Trying to fit in, it's the little things that matter

By Alison Pease | September 12

Abroad columnist Alison Pease writes on the struggle to adapt to Indian culture.

Opinion

Creating a new identity abroad

By Derek Siegel | August 29

Abroad columnist Derek Siegel discusses how identities change when interacting with different cultures.

Opinion

Meet The Eagle’s new columnists

By John Foti and Marshall Bornemann | August 27

With a new year, The Eagle is launching a new set of columnists. Look out for these new columns every Tuesday.

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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