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Opinion

Op/Ed: Divestment brings certain harm to Africa

By Caleb Rossiter · Friday, Sept. 12, 2014

Professor Caleb Rossiter responds to columnist Shelby Ostergaard’s plea for energy divestment at AU.

Media and Mental Illness — The More Dangerous “M”

By Rathna Muralidharan · Friday, Sept. 12, 2014

Columnist Rathna Muralidharan discusses problems in the media’s coverage of mental illness.

Staff Ed: Students deserve transparency about Pitts case

Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014

It would benefit the school for everyone here to be on the same page about what happened.

Opinion

Column: Stop admitting more freshmen than you have room for

By Shelby Ostergaard | September 8

Seriously guys, it’s not that hard

Opinion

Op/Ed: The Talon might be dying

By Kristie Chua | September 8

A Talon writer gives her thoughts on the yearbook’s future.

Opinion

Column: Not ready for Hillary

By John Foti | September 8

Holding Hillary to a different standard just because she is popular is no excuse.

Opinion

Staff Ed: Still a long way to go on matters of campus sexual assault

August 28

The administration made policy changes to address sexual assault, but the change to AU culture is the responsibility of all students.

Opinion

Iraq War deception tactics being used again

By John Foti | August 5

Columnist John Foti discusses the tactics being used in the Iraq conflict.

Opinion

Columnist Abroad: Study abroad explained in a series of quotes

By Sonia Ledwith | May 27

At every abroad orientation, you will hear the phrase “life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”

Opinion

Op/ed: Reframing the Conversation

By James Walsh | May 27

A sexual assault survivor gives his take on the fallout from recent leaked documents.

Opinion

Op/Ed: AU, IFC should examine their role in EI emails

By Nicholas Blake | May 10

Nicholas Blake writes the AU community owes a serious and sobered response to itself, to its reputation and to the victims of the crimes described in the EI emails.

Opinion

Staff Ed: All members of AU community should take blame for EI

May 10

Rather than emphasizing that we are not EI, we need to create an environment where EI cannot thrive.

Opinion

Quick Take: How will marijuana decriminalization affect AU?

By Katlyn Hirokawa and Rathna Muralidharan | April 22

Two columnists weigh in the decriminalization of marijuana in D.C.

Opinion

Op/Ed: Divestment necessary for AU’s future

By Shelby Ostergaard | April 21

Columnist Shelby Ostergaard argues that AU students need to pay attention to Fossil Free AU.

Opinion

Multiple snow days call for more public infrastructure investment

By Devin Mitchell | April 21

Columnist Devin Mitchell says D.C. needs to respond more effectively to inclement weather.

Opinion

Staff Ed: Athletes shouldn’t get a free pass

April 21

AU should resist the urge to compromise academic prestige for athletic glory

Opinion

Op/Ed: Walk out and walk forward (towards a Fossil Free AU)

By Audrey Irvine-Broque | April 21

Eighteen months ago, the Fossil Free AU campaign kicked off on AU’s campus as part of a nation-wide movement.

Opinion

Op/Ed: Understanding and celebrating the Asian-American identity

By Eesha Bhave | April 21

Eesha Bhave explores her own heritage as an Indian-American during AAPI Heritage Month.

Opinion

Op/Ed: A school in crisis

By Seth Yates | April 21

AU must handle the ‘EI problem’ with a zero-tolerance policy toward the perpetrators, writes Seth Yates.

Opinion

Video: Can AU students name their congressman?

By Connor H. O’Brien | April 16

Several weeks ago, a man named Dan Joseph from MRCTV came to AU and shot a video where he asked students whether or not they could name a single U.S.

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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