Opinion

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Op/ed: KPU Speakers Should Reflect American University Values

By Kate Brunette , Audrey Irvine-Broque and Deirdre Shelly | April 1

Dick Cheney’s crimes are a slap in the face to the most fundamental values of this university

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“Yes” on SAF Referendum is good for Greek Life

By Becky Bock | April 1

For about 15 bucks we can get money to student organizations who can really do big things.

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The Eagle’s SG endorsements for 2014-2015 school year

March 28

With high stakes, it’s important to vote this SG election season.

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America’s lingering Al-Qaeda problem

By Andy Wallin | March 27

American troops are steadily becoming less common in the Arab World. Is that the right direction for U.S. foreign policy?

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Op/Ed: Perspectives on AU admissions

By John Foti , Shirleyne McDonald and Sharon Alston | March 26

Columnist John Foti says AU needs to start accepting more students who are financially disadvantaged. Sharon Alston and Shirleyne McDonald say AU has made significant strides in removing potential barriers to educational access and affordability since 2010.

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AU greek life: Who is your risk management protecting?

By Shelby Ostergaard | March 25

Protect your brothers, and protect yourself.

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Op/ed: Students should vote for student activities fee reform

By Barbara Martinez | March 25

The clubs and groups that bring support and friendship to so many AU students can have their budgets doubled.

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Op/Ed: Financial aid-reliant students should vote for Tyler Bowders

By Monica Patel | March 24

More needs to be done to ensure that students have the means to afford the high price tag of this school.

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Staff Ed: March Madness shines light on AU school spirit

March 20

It will be the AU community’s responsibility to sustain school spirit and build off of this year’s success.

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Op/Ed: Student Health Center changes to tackle student discontent

By David Reitman | March 20

Longer operating hours and new personnel are part of what SHC Director David Reitman calls “Health Center 2.0.”

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Op/Ed: ‘Smoke-free campus’ poses environmental costs

By Kevin Levy | March 18

SG Senator Kevin Levy says we need to remember that we live in the real world where cigarettes and alcohol exist.

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Staff Ed: Student protesters should emulate Fossil Free AU

March 6

Whether they are holding up signs in Butler Pavillion or marching on the National Mall, they remain persistent, respectful and focused.

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Op/ed: TDR needs to hire a dining linebacker

By Alex Patel | March 6

As students who pay an excessive amount for meal plans, we really need an idea that is going to shake things up.

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Congress must continue to fund anti-malaria initiatives

By Isabella Merritt | March 6

Insecticide nets are just one of the cheap, easy ways to fight the disease

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Quick Take: Should private businesses be allowed to turn away LGBTQ customers?

By Katlyn Hirokawa , Rathna Muralidharan and Zachary Andrews | March 6

Columnists react to Kansas House Bill 2453, which allows businesses to to refuse service to gay customers if it contradicts their religious beliefs.

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TDR problems emphasize need for better management, new dining hall

By Glenn Holmes | February 28

Columnist Glenn Holmes says customer service at TDR has reached a new low as a result of combining Tenley campus with main campus.

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Staff Ed: Students need to care about Student Activities fee changes

February 27

Students need to vote on the increase and redistribution of Student Activities Fund because it affects everyone.

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