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Students hold up fists at the #SolidarityWithOurSisters protest on Sept. 19.

Letter to the Editor: An open letter to students of color at American University

By Humanities Lab Working Group · Friday, Sept. 30, 2016

Faculty members write in support of the #SolidarityWithOurSisters movement

Use comedy to create social commentary, not to bring others down

By Julia Gagnon · Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016

I recently attended a talk regarding the politics of disagreement in a campus community featuring Professor Jamie Raskin.

Op-ed: The Israeli Medical Foundation saves children's lives, they saved my baby cousin

By Yael Shamouilian · Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016

Yael Shamouilian asks us to look at Israel’s message of “human kindness”

Guest Columns

Op-Ed: No, we shouldn't add hate crimes to the Student Conduct Code

By Jack Williams | September 27

When I heard that students of color on campus were degraded because of race, I shared the disgust of the entire AU community.

Guest Columns

How do we move forward and unite?

By Krista Chavez | September 27

Krista Chavez offers some solutions to promoting love and kindness

Guest Columns

Op-ed: A letter to our fellow graduate students

September 27

As graduate students gain the right to unionize, many in AU’s graduate community urge others to join them in collective bargaining

Opinion

Far away. Stay far, far, away.

By Annamarie Rienzi | September 26

Columnist Annamarie Rienzi argues that we should be reassessing the role of government in 2016

Opinion

The power of the female scientist

By Olivia Richter | September 22

Olivia Richter on how subconscious gendering is keeping girls away from STEM

Guest Columns

Op-ed: AU's Conduct Code needs language on hate crimes

By Will Mascaro | September 22

There are a lot of things you can do to receive a conduct violation at our university. I would know: as the Director of the Student Advocacy Center, I lead a team of students who work to defend those accused of committing violations.

Opinion

Stop making assumptions about Trump

By Bobby Zitzmann | September 21

Anyone who thinks they know what Donald Trump will do is wrong

Guest Columns

Op-ed: In defense of the American way

By Jon Shapiro | September 20

on Shapiro defends the University response to recent racial tensions

Opinion

Staff editorial: On creating a better community

September 20

As members of the community, whether student, staff, faculty, or media, we must do more

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: #LetUsLearn: the fundamental misunderstandings about trigger warnings

By Grace Arnpriester | September 19

SG Executive Director of Health and Wellness Grace Arnpriester argues for the inclusion of trigger warnings.

Guest Columns

Op-ed: In #SolidarityWithOurSisters and Other People of Color at AU

By Taylor Dumpson | September 19

Taylor Dumpson argues for more action in combatting racism.

Opinion

The importance of science diplomacy

By Olivia Richter | September 16

Columnist Olivia Richter discusses the importance of bridging the scientific gap

Opinion

Staff Editorial: We Need a New Secretary, SG

By The Eagle Editorial Staff | September 16

An inexperienced secretary is better than no secretary.

Opinion

Five reasons why AU students should reject trigger warnings and safe spaces in the classroom

By Krista Chavez | September 14

Difficult material is essential to the learning environment.

Opinion

Stress culture is stifling students

By Julia Gagnon | September 13

Columnist Julia Gagnon tackles AU’s wonk culture

Opinion

What the passing of an anti-feminist reminds us about life

By Annamarie Rienzi | September 12

Columnist Annamarie Rienzi urges her peers to respect the passing of leaders

Guest Columns

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?

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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