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Saturday, March 9, 2024

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Columns

From the Newsroom: Pivoting how we report on local news

By Abigail Hatting · Thursday, March 7, 2024

DCist shutdown leaves gap in coverage

Opinion: How many of us really hate AU?

By Ella Ives · Monday, March 4, 2024

Complaint culture has us in a tight grip. What if we could enjoy our experiences without complaints?

American University’s hiring of Huron Consulting further closes students and staff out of key decision making

By The Eagle Editorial Board · Friday, March 1, 2024

Since the University hired the controversial consulting firm, keeping students in the loop is more important than ever

Opinion

Opinion: The mental health crisis and the social media crisis are one and the same

By Ritika Shroff | February 29

Students across the nation are struggling with their mental health. Could there be a sole reason? I think so

Opinion

Opinion: How American University can ease overcrowding in fitness facilities

By Avyay Sriperumbudur | February 27

The University’s students currently share only parts of two gyms

Opinion

Staff Editorial: American University’s budget shortfall should be a wakeup call to prioritize current students

By The Eagle Editorial Board | February 26

Prices are going up, but student satisfaction is going down

Opinion

Opinion: American University’s first-year course selection process needs adjustments

By Avyay Sriperumbudur | February 23

Course selection ignores factors like major requirements and high school opportunities

Opinion

Opinion: AU’s changing meal plans go against student mutual aid efforts

By Quinn Volpe | February 20

The University has shown a lack of care for its food-insecure students

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Restricting student speech on AU’s campus suppresses its ‘changemakers’

By The Eagle Editorial Board | February 8

The University’s indoor protest ban will not prevent antisemitism or other forms of hate

Columns

From the Newsroom: Opinion columns, op-eds and solidifying our process

By Abigail Pritchard | February 5

Increasing media literacy and transparency in opinion pieces

Opinion

Opinion: Can professors be objective? Not in my book

By Meliha Ural | January 19

Objectivity does not enhance classroom learning. We need more inclusive measures for fruitful discussions

Opinion

AU needs discrimination policies that protect its students

By Rebeca Samano | January 17

AU’s Discrimination and Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy places administrative discretion over potential discrimination against students

Opinion

Ask Anna: doing it all

By Anna Gephart | December 14

Advice on balancing college life

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Evaluating the price of tenure

By The Eagle Editorial Board | December 14

Term faculty deserve sustainable, equitable salaries and contracts

Opinion

Opinion: ‘Don’t talk to student media’ policies are avenues for abusive employment

By Rebeca Samano | December 14

AU denies RAs the right to protect themselves and advocate for their community with controlling policies

Opinion

Opinion: Demystifying federal work-study: A program that fails to value low-income student education

By Meliha Ural | December 14

Federal work-study is disguised as a program that benefits low-income students, but numbers say otherwise

Opinion

Opinion: A chubby girl’s guide to a glow up

By Sophia Joseph | December 14

For a chubby girl, the world is full of obstacles — dressing rooms, clothing size and, now, social media

Opinion

Opinion: A recurring failure to protect students makes AU an unsafe environment

By Alana Parker | December 8

Administration’s lack of care for student safety is an unsurprising story

Columns

The Eagle’s fall Class of 2023 says farewell

By The Eagle Staff | December 8

Reflections from our seniors

Opinion

Opinion: Ask Anna: Working (it) out

By Anna Gephart | December 8

Advice on routine and friendship

Solutions by The State News