Columns

Opinion

Opinion: Far-right conspiracy theories are a detriment to public safety

By Alana Parker | November 6

Conservative politicians, media figures are fueling baseless conspiracy theories, diverting attention from climate relief efforts

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Opinion: The disproportionate representation in the Electoral College is unfair

By Addie DiPaolo | November 5

From a swing state voter, the Electoral College needs to go

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Opinion: Students across AU face issues with their mail-in ballots

By Ritika Shroff | November 5

During this critical election year, even the most liberal universities found issues with mail-in ballots

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Opinion: The Democrats are losing the plot

By Alice Still | November 4

Democrats are doing more to appease Republicans than to protect vulnerable groups, specifically the trans community

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Staff Editorial: The celebration of the American University janitors union contract must be balanced with continuous efforts for ethical employment

By The Eagle Editorial Board | October 31

Both student and administration efforts must improve for AU’s janitors

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Opinion: Has social media killed presidential debates?

By Addie DiPaolo | October 29

Vice President Harris and former President Trump’s debate looked distinctly different than ones of the past

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Advice: Embracing the unknown

By Mari Santos | October 18

Deciding whether to study abroad doesn’t have to be a rollercoaster

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Opinion: Calling sororities fake and depthless is a lazy label

By Sara Shibata | October 10

Greek life stereotypes from the perspective of a sorority girl

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Staff Editorial: AU Dining chooses independent decision-making over conversation

By The Eagle Editorial Board | October 8

AU Dining’s change in accepted payments at The Bridge and The Dav shuts out cafe organizers and disproportionately affects financially-insecure students

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Opinion: President Alger is repeating Sylvia Burwell’s mistakes

By Julia R. Cooper | October 2

Alger’s administration is failing to listen to student voices on freedom of expression policies

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Opinion: American University students should actively seek out unique experiences

By Avyay Sriperumbudur | October 1

The University’s involvement culture can be detrimental to students’ college experiences

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Opinion: New horizons in the Democratic Party shift the election

By Mari Santos | September 30

The Harris-Walz campaign sparks a newfound drive in politics

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Advice: The time is now to find the right club for you

By Ritika Shroff | September 27

Choosing the right club can be tough, but the journey is worth it

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Opinion: The 2024 election shouldn’t be decided by social media

By Alana Parker | September 26

Voters cannot solely rely on TikTok, X or Truth Social to tell them how to vote this fall

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Staff Editorial: Open forums do not guarantee inclusivity or consideration

By The Eagle Editorial Board | September 18

Administration’s open forums leave students with questions and echo flaws in collaboration

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Opinion: The stress over internship season may be worth it

By Ritika Shroff | September 12

The silver lining in the initial overwhelming amount of school stress during the summer

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Opinion: Dating apps are simply just a game

By Sara Shibata | September 6

The nature of dating apps are ruining our perception of others

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