Columns

Opinion

Opinion: A letter to freshmen considering transferring

By Sara Shibata | March 22

A letter from a student who loves AU

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Opinion

Opinion: Examining mental health at AU

By Mari Santos | March 21

Our campus environment propels mental health issues — we must be the ones to prevent them

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Columns

From the Newsroom: Pivoting how we report on local news

By Abigail Hatting | March 7

DCist shutdown leaves gap in coverage

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Opinion

Opinion: How many of us really hate AU?

By Ella Ives | March 4

Complaint culture has us in a tight grip. What if we could enjoy our experiences without complaints?

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Opinion

American University’s hiring of Huron Consulting further closes students and staff out of key decision making

By The Eagle Editorial Board | March 1

Since the University hired the controversial consulting firm, keeping students in the loop is more important than ever

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Opinion

Opinion: The mental health crisis and the social media crisis are one and the same

By Ritika Shroff | February 29

Students across the nation are struggling with their mental health. Could there be a sole reason? I think so

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Opinion

Opinion: How American University can ease overcrowding in fitness facilities

By Avyay Sriperumbudur | February 27

The University’s students currently share only parts of two gyms

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Opinion

Staff Editorial: American University’s budget shortfall should be a wakeup call to prioritize current students

By The Eagle Editorial Board | February 26

Prices are going up, but student satisfaction is going down

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Opinion

Opinion: American University’s first-year course selection process needs adjustments

By Avyay Sriperumbudur | February 23

Course selection ignores factors like major requirements and high school opportunities

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Opinion

Opinion: AU’s changing meal plans go against student mutual aid efforts

By Quinn Volpe | February 20

The University has shown a lack of care for its food-insecure students

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Opinion

Staff Editorial: Restricting student speech on AU’s campus suppresses its ‘changemakers’

By The Eagle Editorial Board | February 8

The University’s indoor protest ban will not prevent antisemitism or other forms of hate

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Columns

From the Newsroom: Opinion columns, op-eds and solidifying our process

By Abigail Pritchard | February 5

Increasing media literacy and transparency in opinion pieces

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Opinion

Opinion: Can professors be objective? Not in my book

By Meliha Ural | January 19

Objectivity does not enhance classroom learning. We need more inclusive measures for fruitful discussions

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Opinion

AU needs discrimination policies that protect its students

By Rebeca Samano | January 17

AU’s Discrimination and Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy places administrative discretion over potential discrimination against students

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Opinion

Ask Anna: doing it all

By Anna Gephart | December 14

Advice on balancing college life

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Opinion

Staff Editorial: Evaluating the price of tenure

By The Eagle Editorial Board | December 14

Term faculty deserve sustainable, equitable salaries and contracts

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Opinion

Opinion: ‘Don’t talk to student media’ policies are avenues for abusive employment

By Rebeca Samano | December 14

AU denies RAs the right to protect themselves and advocate for their community with controlling policies 

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