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Check your privilege

By Derek Siegel · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Checking your privileges can be an opportunity to become an ally to marginalized communities on campus.

Op/Ed: Time to work together, bring down the debt

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

As students here in our nation’s capital, we have an obligation to get involved in the debate and make our voice heard.

Letter to the Editor: AU takes tremendous step for all

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

As a college that prides itself on being socially responsible, a tobacco-free campus policy is the socially responsible choice.

Opinion

Quit it with the microwave dinners

By Sam Mendelson | November 7

Returning to cooking can reconnect us with what makes us human.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Priority housing selection for Northside is flawed

November 7

If AU is going to create a system of preference for anyone, it would need to aid all students facing inconveniences.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Smoking ban victimizes students

November 7

There is a troubling trend in this country to demonize and otherwise discriminate against those individuals who smoke or use tobacco products.

Opinion

Change the conversation on class

By Derek Siegel | November 2

Last week's staff editorial in The Eagle inadvertently marginalized many students.

Opinion

Quick Take: What foreign policy should the U.S. embrace?

November 2

With many AU students passionate about our foreign policy, the Quick Take columnists give their take on what the role the U.S. should have overseas.

Opinion

Serious crimes deserve serious time

By Julia Greenwald | November 1

Outrageous policies put the health of women at risk while politicians continue insensitive remarks.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: AU successfully navigated Hurricane Sandy

November 1

Surprisingly, the response that needed improvement was not from administration, but from professors.

Opinion

Success is not what you think

By Deon Jones | November 1

If we want to be successful, we cannot make success our goal.

Opinion

Op/Ed: Bring TDR Kevin back

November 1

As students, we have an obligation to stand with the Bon Appétit workers as they struggle for respect on the job.

Opinion

Quick Take: What role should fact checking play in today's media landscape?

October 30

This week, the Quick Take takes a look at the issue of whether or not it is the media's job to fact check political candidates.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Financial aid switch could deter prospective students

October 25

Merit-based aid is often what brings students to AU in the first place.

Opinion

When science enters food, labels are crucial

By Sam Mendelson | October 25

We deserve to know what goes into our food.

Opinion

With disabilities, students need to redefine normal

By Derek Siegel | October 25

Too often, we view people with disabilities as lacking something when really we should be redefining what it means to be "normal."

Opinion

Op/Ed: Tuition freeze starts fight for affordable education

October 25

Tuition is rising, and financial aid doesn't have the time or money to catch up.

Opinion

Quick Take: Rumble 2012: better than presidential debates?

October 19

The Stewart vs. O’Reilly Debate aired a few days after the first presidential debate. This week, the Quick Take looks at which debate stimulated more conversation and provided more insight for viewers.

Opinion

Too little interest in South America

By Julia Greenwald | October 18

Despite its major implications on South America and the United States, the reaction to Hugo Chavez' re-election has been subdued.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: CAUS keeps promise of direct student action

October 18

CAUS's new SafeWalk program is a refreshing example of accomplishing something sensible without any bureaucratic red tape.

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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