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Opinion: Having high expectations for art hinders our ability to enjoy it

By Deniz Kurdi · Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

To avoid being labelled as uncultured, we set ourselves up for disappointment

Opinion: Attendance policies should promote student independence

By Avyay Sriperumbudur · Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

College is where students learn to be independent, which attendance policies should reflect

Staff Editorial: The new amnesty policy is a good first step, but AU can’t stop there

By The Eagle Editorial Staff · Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

Flaws and lack of engagement with on-campus organizations need to be addressed in future survivor demands

Opinion

Opinion: Project 2025 has slowly been implemented at the state level

By Ritika Shroff | February 24

National-level politics often gets the major headlines, but why don’t we pay attention to effects on the local level?

Opinion

Opinion: President Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center is a direct attack on art and free expression

By Alana Parker | February 18

Trump is turning a national arts institution into a tool for political censorship

Opinion

Opinion: American University needs to create a more cohesive technology policy

By Addie DiPaolo | February 17

Frequent IT issues in classrooms, hard-to-navigate Canvas pages waste students’ time and money

Opinion

Opinion: The inequities of college-level credit persist after high school

By Addie DiPaolo | February 11

AP classes in high school amplify socioeconomic divides in higher education and beyond

Opinion

Opinion: ‘Oh, you’re an American — do you see what’s happening in your country?’

By Mari Santos | February 10

Watching America destroy its public image and institutions from across the pond

Opinion

Staff Editorial: AU can’t stay silent in the face of the Trump administration’s policies

By The Eagle Editorial Staff | February 4

The University must act to protect the impact on students and their futures

Opinion

Opinion: People should explore new music

By Avyay Sriperumbudur | January 31

By doing so, people can connect with others and enjoy unexpected benefits

Opinion

Opinion: There must also be joy

By Urjita Mainali | December 13

Queer and trans communities deserve more than just existence

Opinion

Opinion: Conflicts of interest undermine trust in trustees

By Urjita Mainali | December 13

Board of Trustees business interests go against AU community values

Opinion

Staff Editorial: AU’s budgetary plans prioritize future generations of students

By The Eagle Editorial Board | December 13

In a $68 million deficit, AU’s administration neglects the root causes of low enrollment and retention rates

Opinion

Opinion: Kamala Harris was pushed off a glass cliff

By Alice Still | December 13

President Biden and the Democratic party knew they were going to lose, so they let the blame fall on a Black woman

Opinion

Letter from the Editor: Capturing a Century in Ink

By Abigail Turner | December 13

Serving the AU community for 100 years

Opinion

Opinion: Mental health is misunderstood

By Urjita Mainali | December 13

We need to change the way we talk about self-care

Opinion

Staff Editorial: AU’s Office of Equity and Title IX disrespects survivors and their experiences

By The Eagle Editorial Board | December 12

Insensitive treatment of sexual violence cases and lack of communication diminish student trust in resources

Opinion

Opinion: AUPD needs to prioritize communication in moments of crisis

By Alana Parker | December 12

Twenty-three minutes of silence during a campus lockdown is 23 minutes too many

Opinion

Opinion: Journalism is a dying but essential profession

By Sara Shibata | December 12

Society must value journalism to keep it alive

Opinion

Opinion: It’s okay not to be perfect

By Addie DiPaolo | December 12

The pressure to be perfect as a female college student

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.

Solutions by The State News