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Opinion

Farewell to a year of service

By Sasha Gilthorpe · Sunday, May 1, 2016

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

Op-ed: On Trauma and Trigger Warnings

By Mary Hamula · Thursday, April 28, 2016

Outgoing American Word Magazine editor-in-chief Mary Hamula opens up about gun violence and the need for trigger warnings in the classroom

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

By Jacqueline Lantsman · Friday, April 22, 2016

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

Photo courtesy of The Afghan Rug Project.

Guest Columns

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.

Courtesy of Sam Vervaeke's campaign Facebook page.

Guest Columns

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

Guest Columns

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.

Guest Columns

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.

Opinion

The Eagle's SG endorsements for 2016-17 academic year

By The Eagle Editorial Staff | March 21

The Eagle endorses Torriente, Arnell, Rokowski and McDermott

Guest Columns

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

By Sasha Gilthorpe | March 18

SG President endorses Devontae Torriente

Guest Columns

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.

Guest Columns

Op-Ed: Who's driving you?

By Camila Velloso | March 9

Students need to be aware of how Uber operates.

Opinion

We need to talk about mental health

By Naomi Zeigler | March 8

Columnist Naomi Zeigler discusses the importance of a key issue facing college students.

Opinion

Staff editorial: AU community must step up for composting to work

March 5

The renewal of AU’s composting contract is good news, but only if we take advantage of our second chance.

Guest Columns

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.

Opinion

Column: Not quite a war criminal is not quite good enough

By Bill Kakenmaster | February 16

Students should protest Karl Rove’s upcoming AU visit, writes Bill Kakenmaster.

Opinion

I don’t act like #BlackLivesMatter and I should

By Shelby Ostergaard | January 26

Have you ever played that game with friends where you try to guess what you would be doing during historical time periods?

Opinion

All we need is love

By Simi Bal | November 17

Columnist and Columbia, Missouri native Simi Bal weighs in on the events at The University of Missouri.

Opinion

Staff editorial: Mixed-use redevelopment would improve AU Park, Spring Valley

By The Eagle Editorial Staff | November 12

A grocery store and residential units both bring benefits.

Opinion

Student leaders ruin movements

By Zach Moore | November 12

Nothing makes a political movement more corruptible, controllable or vulnerable than prominent, revered student leaders, argues columnist Zach Moore.

Opinion

Is AU full of “excellent sheep?”

By Shelby Ostergaard | November 11

Columnist Shelby Ostergaard worries that AU will lose as much as it gains by moving up in the college rankings.

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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