Opinion

Opinion

Making sense of the Nairobi mall shooting

By Julia Greenwald | October 2

Eagle columnist Julia Greenwald recounts her experience waiting for information about the well-being of her family and friends on the day of the Nairobi shooting.

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Stop whining, unpaid internships are great

By Sarah Harvard | October 1

Columnist Sarah Harvard argues that both paid and unpaid internships are great opportunities, and the push against unpaid internships needs to stop.

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The petty, yet dangerous, fight to defund Obamacare

By John Foti | October 1

Eagle columnist John Foti warns Republicans of the consequences their fight to end Obamacare will have on the American people.

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Quick Take: How has the media changed the way it covers shootings in recent months?

By Katlyn Hirokawa , Rathna Muralidharan and Emma Williams | September 30

Quick Take writers comment on the media’s perspective and role in covering stories of mass shootings.

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Fossil Free AU pledges to sustain movement towards divestment

By Kate Brunette | September 30

The campus group Fossil Free AU outlines their plan to create a fossil fuel free University within the next five year.

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Stop funding terrorism, give up drugs

By Andy Wallin | September 27

Columnist Andy Wallin discusses how our personal choices can either promote or prevent terrorism worldwide.

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Reality check: Life goes on, even in Europe

By Caroline Handel | September 27

Eagle abroad columnist Caroline Handel realized real life problems continue even while studying abroad.

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Staff ed: Non-varsity gym users neglected in Bender renovations

September 26

Recent varsity locker room renovations are a great addition to AU, but they disregard the other members of the AU community.

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Op/ed: Israel, US develop cutting-edge technology together

By Jordan Miller | September 25

The U.S.-Israel relationship has been a catalyst for many recent inventions, which is why the U.S. must maintain this relationship.

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US must act on debt crisis sooner rather than later

By Marshall Bornemann | September 25

IMF head Christine Lagarde urges end to domestic political bickering in order to address larger international issues.

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What does it means to be gay?

By Derek Siegel | September 22

Abroad columnist Derek Siegel confronts being gay in Mexican culture.

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Syria strike proves too costly for US military

By John Foti | September 22

Columnist John Foti discusses why a strike on Syria would not be an economical choice.

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Quick Take: How can the US best deal with opioid addiction?

By Rathna Muralidharan , Michelle Sindyukov and Madison Freeman | September 22

Quick Take writers comment on the FDA’s recent policy changes for labeling prescription pain medications.

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Be a whistleblower, avoid NSA visit to AU campus

September 20

Professor Jeffrey Bachman, Ph.D., details the upcoming NSA event on campus and explains why students should not attend.

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Staff Ed: A new age in AU athletics

September 18

Supporting athletic teams on campus could be a start for new AU traditions.

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Quick Take: How does the lack of a football team affect campus culture at AU?

By Emily Dalgo , Marisa Fein and Emma Williams | September 13

Quick Take columnists comment on the campus culture fostered by AU’s lack of a football program.

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Trying to fit in, it's the little things that matter

By Alison Pease | September 12

Abroad columnist Alison Pease writes on the struggle to adapt to Indian culture.

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