Opinion

Respect the Aramark workers

Reflect on what you do and don’t do when interacting with Aramark workers. We have the opportunity to respect their contributions through recognition or to reinforce student-worker hierarchy through our uncertain silence.

Neon honey creates global health scare

Artificial dyes have caused bees to produce neon honey.

Op/Ed: US drones keep Pakistani people in fear

Between 2004 and July 15, 2,409 civilians were murdered in Pakistan by U.S. drone strikes.

Staff Editorial: Proposed parking law more confusing than helpful

Fraud is a serious matter, but making disabled citizens pay for parking is not the way to prevent abuse.

Political Cartoon: Debate Expectations

Letter to the Editor: PartnersAU has plenty to celebrate in one year

Although a recent Eagle article highlighted the low membership of PartnersAU, the club was still able to accomplish a lot in their first year.

Quick Take: Biodiesel fuel: Reducing AU's carbon footprint or a waste of time?

American University recently announced that the AU shuttles are making the switch to biodiesel fuel. This week, the Quick Take addresses the issue of if this is an appropriate use of university resources.

Staff Editorial: Student Government deserves praise for Turbovote

If students are not registered to vote, we cannot consider ourselves members of a politically active university.

Op/Ed: Pine rushed to judge student body

In her criticisms of the Eagle and its reporters, Professor Pine made hasty conclusions that she should reconsider.

Students face the inevitable smoking ban

If both smoking and non-smoking students could get together and discuss ideal locations for smoking areas, we could have a reasonable solution to a now relevant and inevitable discussion.

Minors unfairly imprisoned as adults

In honor of National Youth Justice Awareness Month, Deon Jones highlights the pplight of the thousands of children being held in adult jails and prisons across the country.

Quick Take: Is President Neil Kerwin right in supporting the smoking ban?

With the question of personal freedom conflicting with health concerns and irritability from second-hand smoke for the rest of the student body, the Quick Take takes aim at the proposed change.

Political Cartoon: Map of America

Reporting dictates social norms

Publishing an article about Dr. Pine sent a loud message about gender relations on AU’s campus. The message, embodied by our social norms and reinforced by The Eagle, is something we are all accountable for challenging.

Staff Editorial: AU's mixed record on free speech

With such an ambiguous definition, administrators get to decide what is and isn’t harassment.

With food, counting isn't necessary

Dieting in America should focus on quality, not quantity.

Quick Take: What is the role of American University in preventing illegal file sharing?

Over 200 students were cited for sharing files illegally during the 2011-2012 academic year. This week, the Quick Take addresses the issue of how, or if, AU should enforce copyright laws.