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Opinion

Student leaders ruin movements

By Zach Moore · Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015

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

Is AU full of “excellent sheep?”

By Shelby Ostergaard · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015

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

Staff Editorial: Ending dry campus policy is the right move

By The Eagle Editorial Staff · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015

Allowing students 21+ to have alcohol in the residence halls may not produce some of the benefits administrators hope for, but it’s still a positive step.

Opinion

Sanders and Trump are signs of changing politics

November 8

Voters on both parts of the political spectrum are looking for radical change, columnist Rathna Muralidharan argues.

Opinion

Building an accessible AU

By Marianne Huger Thomson | November 5

Physical access is just one aspect of making AU truly accommodating.

Guest Columns

In pursuit of a more inclusive university

By Neil Kerwin | November 4

President Neil Kerwin addresses recently expressed concerns about campus climate and racism.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Arresting former staffer for protesting worker rights is a bad look for AU

October 28

Former AU employee Jim McCabe was arrested in the Terrace Dining Room on Oct.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: In defense of the Senate

By Gabby Eniclerico | October 28

Will Mascaro uprooted and destroyed a culture of backroom deals and corruption previously pervasive throughout the Senate, and the entire AU community is better for his work.

Guest Columns

Op-Ed: Refugee crisis demands U.S. action

By Jackson W. Pincus | October 27

We shouldn’t stand by during this humanitarian catastrophe, argues Jackson Pincus.

Guest Columns

Op-Ed: Much of AU inaccessible for disabled wonks

By Jennifer Bohlman | October 27

Students with disabilities are suffering due to inaccessible older buildings on campus.

Opinion

Mandating trigger warnings threatens free speech

By Ford Fischer | October 23

Giving faculty discretion in class is key, School of Communication senior Ford Fischer argues.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Adam Eidinger and cannabis on campus

October 23

Capitol Hemp in Adams Morgan, a marijuana paraphernalia store owned by School of Public Affairs graduate Adam Eidinger (’96), reopened in August.

Opinion

Column: Arresting Jim McCabe reeks of classism

By Shelby Ostergaard | October 22

Silencing the former adjunct professor for discussing workers’ rights was a serious mistake, columnist Shelby Ostergaard writes.

Opinion

Column: Christian male becomes expert on abortion rights debate

By Chase Cabot | October 20

Columnist Chase Cabot responds to a column in The Hoya about reproductive rights.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Faculty Senate is wrong about trigger warnings

October 7

The resolution released last month demonstrates they don’t fully grasp the issue.

Opinion

Column: Trigger warnings are about common decency, not censorship

By Zach Moore | October 5

The Faculty Senate’s resolution demonstrates they don’t fully understand the issue, argues columnist Zach Moore.

Opinion

Column: Four essential tips for studying abroad

By Shelby Ostergaard | September 29

Senior Shelby Ostergaard offers advice to students preparing to send in their abroad applications and those who find themselves in another country this fall.

Opinion

Staff Ed: SG’s Academic Access Fund is a good first step

By The Eagle Editorial Staff | September 28

SG is tackling an important issue, but the program must be bolstered to have wide impact.

Opinion

Column: Students deserve a voice in the trigger warning debate

By Haley Samsel | September 28

Columnist Haley Samsel argues the Faculty Senate’s resolution shows they aren’t listening to students.

Guest Columns

Op-ed: Inequality is driving the obesity epidemic

By Noah Levy | September 25

Freshman Noah Levy spoke to AU Professor Katya Salmi about the relationship between poverty and health.

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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