Op Ed

Guest Columns

Dear President Burwell: AU’s international students are struggling. It’s high time to help us.

By Gaspard Delaoustre | October 23

The unique challenges of being an international student right now must be addressed

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Guest Columns

Opinion: AU Eagles can help save democracy. Here’s how.

By Jonah Estess | September 26

Vote for the good of everyone

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Opinion: Mental health during the coronavirus pandemic presents new challenges

By Georgina DiNardo | September 21

Students need an outlet for this mounting stress

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In an era of COVID-19, AU staff deserves a voice

By AU Staff Organizing Committee | September 5

Disruptions in higher education have highlighted the need for change

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Opinion: The AU community can still come together

By Laura Susanne Yochelson | August 20

After my experience as an undergraduate and graduate student, the AU community goes beyond in-person instruction

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AU Greek life perpetuates exclusivity and sexual violence on campus

By Kayla Butler | July 8

After widespread allegations against members of Greek organizations, now is the time for the abolition of a broken system

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Opinion: Expressing humility while advocating for racial justice is imperative

By Adit Roy | June 5

How to do our best as allies in the movement for change as non-Black students

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Opinion: A letter to the Class of 2020 from a 2020 AU graduate

By Ryan Barto | May 18

Our experience at AU taught us how important it is to speak up, show up and stand out

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Opinion: We need to do more to help our veterans

By Marshall Child | April 27

Supporting veteran-focused organizations should be a priority

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Letter from the editor: My AU journey is over, but my legacy lives on

By Lydia Calitri | April 17

Outgoing editor-in-chief Lydia Calitri reflects on her time at AU despite having her last semester cut short

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Opinion: AU needs more women of color in AUSG

By Analyza Jenkins and Chase Vincent | April 15

We need more Black and Brown women in AUSG; here’s how we can start

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Staff Editorial: Reorganization of student involvement was necessary, but brings up new challenges

By The Eagle Editorial Board | November 1

New tools for student involvement create uneasy transition

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Opinion

Staff editorial: University should adopt new policy on selling alcohol at athletic events

By The Eagle Editorial Staff | May 3

Alcohol sales may boost attendance, engagement with AU sports

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Opinion

Opinion: AU needs to do more for students struggling with drug addiction

By Riya Kohli | May 1

AWOL’s podcast sheds needed light on resources, challenges

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Guest Columns

Opinion: Let Wonk Cat be a cat, not a fundraising tool

By Lauren Patetta | May 1

AU is attempting to take advantage of student love for cat for financial gain

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Opinion: AU’s Preventive Work to Address Mold Threats

By Christopher Silva | April 27

AU Housing responds to mold issue

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Opinion: AU’s poor handling of mold threatens student health

By Carly Fabian | April 16

When a freshman at the University of Maryland died unexpectedly last November from pneumonia related to adenovirus infection, American University responded promptly by sending an email alert to students about the adenovirus infection. The email included an overview of the virus, an explanation that ...

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