Guest Columns

Guest Columns

Op-ed: Guilty until proven innocent

By Krista Chavez | June 29

As much as Congress chatters about criminal justice reform, civil asset forfeiture remains a legalized way for the government to violate Fourth Amendment rights by seizing personal property without a warrant, trial or any other constitutional protections guaranteed for citizens.

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Letter from the Editor: A Journey of 1,000 Miles

By Shannon Scovel | June 2

Some might equate the experience of being the editor-in-chief to running a marathon, but a marathon only lasts several hours.

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It's on all of us: Naomi Zeigler urges AU to support survivors

By Naomi Zeigler | June 2

I was thirteen when I first understood what the word “rape” really meant. I had read Alice Sebold’s "The Lovely Bones;" it was one of those novels that I read too early, I was too young to cope with the text.

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Farewell to a year of service

By Sasha Gilthorpe | May 1

One day this past summer, a friend walked into the SG execs office (now called KJS, or the Kevin J.

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Op-ed: Sleep is even more important than you think

By Jacqueline Lantsman | April 22

Public Health major Jacqueline Lantsman argues that balancing a busy life and getting enough rest is not only possible but essential.

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Restoring Women’s Rights in Afghanistan: Our Job, Or Theirs?

By Emily Packer | April 11

Afghan Rug Project volunteer Emily Packer writes about the fight for women’s rights and independence in Afghanistan.

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Op-Ed: Sam Vervaeke is the best candidate for SG Vice President

By Sameer Chintamani | March 24

Sam Vervaeke is the best candidate for SG Vice President, argues former SG Sen. Sameer Chintamani

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Platforms without Foundations

By Sean Carolan | March 23

Every March we have AUSG elections. We get candidates that promise to fix all of AU’s problems, but don’t really take the time to sit down and figure out what all of those problems are.

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Op-ed: It’s time to eliminate class councils at AU

By Kevin Michael Levy | March 22

Vote ‘yes’ on Questions 1 and 2 during SG Elections, argues Kevin Michael Levy.

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Op-ed: I believe it’s time for something different

By Sasha Gilthorpe | March 18

SG President endorses Devontae Torriente

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Op-Ed: Setting the record straight

By Faith Ferber | March 17

When a community-wide memo is sent out, American University students expect it to be honest and accurate, to provide us with the truth so that we can make informed and educated opinions.

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Op-Ed: Who's driving you?

By Camila Velloso | March 9

Students need to be aware of how Uber operates.

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Op-Ed: Andrew Popper is the students' choice for WCL dean

By Allan Poteshman | February 22

Life often boils down to two things: connections and compassion. I am not talking about Washington-style connections, I am talking about the intangibles that are developed only by exuding compassion from your core.

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In pursuit of a more inclusive university

By Neil Kerwin | November 4

President Neil Kerwin addresses recently expressed concerns about campus climate and racism.

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Op-Ed: Refugee crisis demands U.S. action

By Jackson W. Pincus | October 27

We shouldn’t stand by during this humanitarian catastrophe, argues Jackson Pincus.

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Op-Ed: Much of AU inaccessible for disabled wonks

By Jennifer Bohlman | October 27

Students with disabilities are suffering due to inaccessible older buildings on campus.

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Op-ed: Inequality is driving the obesity epidemic

By Noah Levy | September 25

Freshman Noah Levy spoke to AU Professor Katya Salmi about the relationship between poverty and health.

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