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Quick Take: Should the federal government legalize pot?

By Katlyn Hirokawa , Michelle Sindyukov and Boot Bullwinkle · Friday, Feb. 7, 2014

The Eagle’s columnists agree federal pot laws are in bad taste, but how should the laws be changed?

Staff Ed: Founder’s Day ticket process needs to change

Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014

Lines are too long and tickets are hard to exchange, but how can that be fixed?

College Republicans Vice President Zoe Crain (left) and College Democrats President Alex Hoffman (right) pose for a picture after the AmeriPac Leadership Dinner.

Op/ed: AmeriPac bipartisanship highlights importance of US-Israeli relationship

By Mollie Adatto · Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014

College Democrats and College Republicans joined forces with several other student organizations to shine light on the US-Israeli relationship.

Opinion

Staff Ed: Athletics program needs to build on current success

January 30

An undefeated men’s basketball team is fueling school spirit, but how long will it last?

Opinion

Quick Take: Is Chris Christie scandal just politics as usual?

By Rathna Muralidharan , Madison Freeman and Nathaniel Cohen | January 28

Quick Take columnists debate the significance of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s latest political scandal

Opinion

AU should consider changing WONK after backlash

By Devin Mitchell | January 27

Columnist Devin Mitchell believes the WONK campaign’s flaws can lead to a marketing campaign that more students support.

Columnist Sarah Harvard (right) poses for a picture with a Burmese student (right) holding a radish.

Opinion

Lessons from Myanmar

By Sarah Harvard | January 23

Eagle columnist Sarah Harvard describes her recent trip to Burma and the lessons she learned from student protesters.

Opinion

The Eagle's 2014 SG special election endorsement

January 23

The Eagle interviewed both candidates for SG Vice President and concluded Steven Haderer is the fresh face the student body needs.

Opinion

Op/ed: Why I’m not telling you who to vote for

By Patrick Kelly | January 23

SG President Patrick Kelly states faith in the ability of Student Government, regardless of who wins the special election for Vice President.

Opinion

Op/ed: Students want programming, not SG politics

By Noah Gray and Chandler Thornton | January 23

Two members of SG Vice President’s cabinet decline to endorse a candidate for the special election.

Opinion

Washington Mentorship students deserve financial aid

By Shelby Ostergaard | January 22

Columnist Shelby Ostergaard describes the reality of being accepted into the WMP with a hefty financial burden.

Opinion

Quick Take: Should Wonk be left behind?

By Rathna Muralidharan , Nathaniel Cohen and Boot Bullwinkle | January 22

Students react to Anderson Cooper’s failure to define wonk on New Year’s Eve and describe how the campaign affected their decision to attend AU.

Opinion

Op/ed: Ray Bowman should be SG Vice President

By Ben Johnson and Rosemary Cipriano | January 21

Two members of SG executive board endorsed Ray Bowman’s VP campaign based on his promises and past experiences.

Work is ongoing outside the McKinley Building’s landscaping that used to be a patch of grass known as “The Beach.”

Opinion

Staff ed: McKinley Building progress disappoints

January 17

The recent opening of McKinley Hall shines light on the University’s transparency and judgment.

Opinion

Op/ed: Don Myers made AU a better place

By Joe Ste.Marie | January 9

Joe Ste.Marie describes Don Myers’ great contributions to the University, including making AU financially stable, and his personal interactions with the Chief Financial Officer before his recent death.

Opinion

American exceptionalism exists

By John Foti | December 12

Eagle columnist John Foti defends the idea of American exceptionalism with his personal story of success.

Houseboat tour on the backwaters of Kerala, India.

Opinion

My final moments of clarity in India

By Alison Pease | December 10

Abroad columnist Alison Pease describes her last days in India as her parents visit her home for the past semester.

Opinion

New IMF rules could have bad consequences

By Marshall Bornemann | December 7

Eagle columnist Marshall Bornemann says as IMF attempts to impose new rules on Europe, investing in this region could grow worse.

AU Director of Athletics and Recreation Billy Walker (right) offered many thanks for the completion of the renovations.

Opinion

Billy Walker hits the ground running as new athletic director

December 6

Within a short amount of time, Walker has made significant and beneficial changes to the athletic department.

Opinion

Op/ed: Associate Dean Margaret Weekes will be missed by SPA students

By Phil Cardarella | November 26

SPA graduate student Phil Cardarella speaks to why SPA students will miss SPA Associate Dean Maragaret Weekes.

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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