Opinion

Guest Columns

Op-ed: Always on duty: Valentina for student government president

By Morgan Stahr | April 3

Five resident assistants endorse Valentina Fernández for Student Government president

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Opinion

How raising the minimum wage hurts those it intends to help

By Austin Cirillo | March 30

The poor, the least skilled and minorities are hurt the most by minimum wage hikes

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Guest Columns

Women’s history month is here, and it’s time to talk about sex education equality

By Katherine Marx | March 27

I want to talk about something that isn’t often brought up in discussions about equality: sex education.

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Opinion

Op-Ed: We can fix the Metro

By Braeden Waddell | March 26

Public transportation is a misunderstood and underappreciated public good that provides several essential services that benefit low-income communities in particular.

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Opinion

Satire: Wonk Cat officially guaranteed on-campus housing for all four years of her undergraduate degree

By Lauren Patetta | March 22

She is the only AU community member to receive this opportunity

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Guest Columns

AU is a target of hate because we’re liberal, not systematically intolerant

By Gabriel Simerson | March 19

The snowflake’s dilemma

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Opinion

In support of the Jewish community targeted by recent anti-Semitic posters

By The Eagle Editorial Board | March 9

Communication on the University’s response to white supremacist postering is crucial

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Opinion

Binge drinking is a pervasive and dangerous part of American University campus culture

By Samantha McAllister | March 8

As a college student, it seems like someone is always throwing up from drinking too much. Whether it’s that random girl on my floor or a friend from class, someone is always pushing their limits.

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Guest Columns

Op-ed: Campus response to anti-Semitic postering leaves much to be desired

By Steph Black | March 1

As a Jewish student, I am disappointed by the school’s lack of support for our community

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Opinion

Founder’s Day is a celebration of a slave owner and the razing of Black communities

By Nickolaus Mack | February 28

Students often describe the American University community as an idealistic bubble tucked inside Tenleytown.

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Guest Columns

Op-ed: British universities can learn from AU when it comes to tackling discrimination

By Angus Dutton | February 23

There are many things about American University that I’m glad aren’t replicated at my home school, The University at Edinburgh.

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Opinion

If Public Safety wants to stop intruders, they should look to video tape

By Chris Whitbeck | February 22

American University has a bit of a trespassing problem. Three times in the last 12 months alone, outsiders have strolled onto campus at odd hours of the night and have committed either a hateful or bias-related act.

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Guest Columns

Letter to the editor: American University should change the Founder's Day Ball venue

By Dan Sayers | February 21

Professor Dan Sayers, whose work is represented at NMAAHC, writes why venue is inappropriate

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Opinion

The Eagle endorses Yamillet Payano for student government president

By The Eagle Editorial Board | February 21

During this special election, Payano is the strongest option for a smooth transition

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Opinion

PD-Ayy or PD-Nay? Public displays of affection differ along cultural lines

By Sonikka Loganathan | February 14

Recognizing what is culturally different for your partner is essential to a healthy relationship

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Congratulations to the women’s basketball team

By The Eagle Editorial Board | February 14

We need to celebrate and embrace our women’s sports team

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Opinion

Satire: AU launches sweethearts campaign celebrating the love between alumni and their college debt

By Lauren Patetta | February 14

If I had gone to my local state college, I never would have found this kind of commitment

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