Op Ed

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Staff Editorial: Students deserve more support from administrators when it comes to sexual violence

September 8

The small steps AU’s administration has taken to combat sexual violence are good, but why has it taken so long to do so?

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Op-ed: No more empty stands and sidelines

By Luke Barr | August 31

Blue Crew chairman Luke Barr urges student body to support athletes on the field

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All of the Greek life community needs to take a stand against sexual assault

By Samantha Russell | August 30

Panhellenic Council leader Sam Russell urges Greek community, freshmen to take trainings seriously

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Op-Ed: The Struggle of a #NeverTrump Republican

By Dan Savickas | August 18

Former Cruz organizer explains why he can't support Trump

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Op-ed: Why we abandoned Donald Trump (and why you should too)

By Tom Hebert | August 17

College Republicans' president explains club's decision to not endorse Trump

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Op-ed: College Republicans are failing conservative students by not issuing position on Trump

By Kyle Alfaro | August 15

Kyle Alfaro believes AUCRs are ‘leading from behind’

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Op-ed: No love for the opposition

By Krista Chavez | August 10

Krista Chavez digs into new data surrounding friends and life partners with different views

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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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