Opinion

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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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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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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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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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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Identities: Modern discourse on the hijab is problematic

By Bayadir Mohamed-Osman and Nada Mousa | February 13

Muslim women deserve to discuss the hijab on their own terms

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Letter from the editor: The Eagle Innovation Fund is now a reality

By Courtney Rozen and Zach Cohen | February 12

Thank you to our donors for making this possible

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Identities: There's black girl magic at American University

By Danielle Germain | February 7

In 2013, CaShawn Thompson told the world that black girls are magic. She started using the hashtag #BlackGirlsAreMagic to celebrate the achievements of strong and beautiful women of color. The words went viral, and since then, we haven’t forgotten to uphold their meaning. Black girls everywhere have used the phrase for Instagram captions and pieces of clothing. They’ve heard the words spoken from the mouths of Michelle Obama and Solange Knowles. Most importantly, they’ve practiced them in their everyday lives. The Huffington Post defines “black girl magic” (BGM) as “a term used to illustrate the universal awesomeness of black women. It’s about celebrating anything we deem particularly dope, inspiring or mind-blowing about ourselves.” Black girl magic is a concept and movement that stands for everything that shows us in a positive light.

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Guest Columns

Our culture of demanding change without doing our homework

By Gabriel Simerson | February 6

We should consider process, acknowledge progress before blaming “the administration”

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Staff editorial: A response to AU’s Plan for Inclusive Excellence

By The Eagle Editorial Board | February 5

Burwell takes a broad step forward in her strategy to improve the campus climate

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University’s response to anti-open borders posters further fuels bigotry

By Mark Lu | February 5

There’s a difference between bigotry and provocation

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Trustee sexual misconduct allegations exemplify societal problem

By Samantha McAllister | January 30

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Ross Levinsohn, AU Trustee, chip away at the credibility of the Board

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Staff editorial: In support of Latinx students targeted by the anti-immigration poster campaign

By The Eagle Editorial Board | January 29

The Eagle staff is committed to supporting Latinx and undocumented students

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Growing up with xenophobia and racism in the U.S. and at American University

By Sonikka Loganathan | January 29

Anti-immigration sentiments compel us to tell our stories

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The American University experience is a toss up that no one can predict

By Ryan Shepard | January 24

The undergraduate experience is nothing more than a means to an end 

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Venue selection for Founder’s Day Ball event is racially tone-deaf

By Nickolaus Mack | January 22

For a campus rattled by racial tension, the National Museum of African American History and Culture is not the best venue

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Rethinking academic freedom

By Nickolaus Mack | December 18

In September 2015, the Faculty Senate unanimously approved a resolution on academic freedom.

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