Guest Columns

Guest Columns

Op-ed: The cost of liberty

By Michael Andersen | November 14

Veteran Michael Andersen discusses the recent flag-burning on campus

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Editorial: Building a more inclusive Women’s Initiative is a step towards progress

By The Eagle Editorial Staff | November 7

It is clear now more than ever that the landscape on college campuses is changing. Students are challenging each other to embrace discomfort and seek growth.

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Op-ed: This election is about more than just politics

By Shawn Bond | November 2

Shawn Bond explains that now more than ever, your vote matters.

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Op-ed: To Honor Rabin, Condemn the Occupation and Support the Two-State Solution

By Naomi Tamura | November 2

Naomi Tamura is done with empty promises and ready for tangible change.

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Op-ed: Why I did NOT watch the debate

By Sarah Everett | October 20

Sarah Everett believes our country deserves better.

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Op-ed: How to Vote for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton

By Zach Ewell | October 13

Zach Ewell urges voters who are discontent with the presidential nominees to vote third party.

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Blackprint Roundtable: ‘Birth of A Nation’ and the future of Nate Parker’s career

By Jenna Caldwell , Taryn Daniels , Elisha Brown , Lauren Lumpkin and Janell Roberts | October 13

This is a reprint of an article that first appeared in The Blackprint on Oct. 11. The original post can be viewed here. Nate Parker’s film Birth of a Nation, about Nat Turner’s 1800s slave rebellion, was released nationwide on Friday.

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Op-ed: A dose of patriotism

By Austin Cirillo | October 13

I believe it is appropriate, and even ironic due to the fact we attend American University, to discuss America.

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Op-ed: The Israeli Medical Foundation saves children's lives, they saved my baby cousin

By Yael Shamouilian | September 28

Yael Shamouilian asks us to look at Israel’s message of “human kindness”

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Op-Ed: No, we shouldn't add hate crimes to the Student Conduct Code

By Jack Williams | September 27

When I heard that  students of color on campus were degraded because of race, I shared the disgust of the entire AU community.

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How do we move forward and unite?

By Krista Chavez | September 27

Krista Chavez offers some solutions to promoting love and kindness

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Op-ed: A letter to our fellow graduate students

September 27

As graduate students gain the right to unionize, many in AU’s graduate community urge others to join them in collective bargaining

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Op-ed: AU's Conduct Code needs language on hate crimes

By Will Mascaro | September 22

There are a lot of things you can do to receive a conduct violation at our university. I would know: as the Director of the Student Advocacy Center, I lead a team of students who work to defend those accused of committing violations.

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Op-ed: In defense of the American way

By Jon Shapiro | September 20

on Shapiro defends the University response to recent racial tensions

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Op-ed: In #SolidarityWithOurSisters and Other People of Color at AU

By Taylor Dumpson | September 19

Taylor Dumpson argues for more action in combatting racism.

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Staff Editorial: Students deserve more support from administrators when it comes to sexual violence

September 8

The small steps AU’s administration has taken to combat sexual violence are good, but why has it taken so long to do so?

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Op-ed: No more empty stands and sidelines

By Luke Barr | August 31

Blue Crew chairman Luke Barr urges student body to support athletes on the field

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