Guest Columns

Guest Columns

OP-ED: Congressional term limits are a bad idea

By Milo Stroik | October 4

The hidden costs and unintended consequences of capping Congressional service

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OP-ED: My testimony on affirmative action

By Alexandra Drakeford | July 10

The Supreme Court and American University would have crushed my 17-year-old self’s dreams

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OP-ED: Identities: On the white entitlement to our words and truth

By Emma Hua | June 16

Our white peers are too comfortable with always receiving answers

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Opinion: A former Peace Corps volunteer says: Choose violence

By Connor H. O’Brien | April 27

Why words like ‘diplomacy,’ ‘ceasefire’ and ‘negotiations’ are such rubbish in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine 

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Opinion: Elon Musk targets newsrooms

By Samantha Margot | April 20

“By the people, for the people,” says out-of-touch billionaire

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Letter to the editor: Don’t discount the work of student journalists in protest movements

By Lillian Frame | April 13

In their coverage, student media organizations show more support for survivors than the administration ever has

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Opinion: Identity politics in Student Government elections won’t save us, it never has

By Kayla Kelly | March 31

When we heavily indulge in these identities, our ability to recognize their shortcomings and effectively critique their work as representatives of the people falls short.

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Opinion: Campus health is more important than the University’s profit

By Greta Mauch | January 26

Safety from COVID-19 is worth more than lost revenue

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Opinion: Change can’t wait, but according to administrative actions, justice for survivors can

By Lillian Frame | December 8

It’s time for us to reconsider whether current AU leadership is fit for the job description

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Opinion: Disabled people are excluded by unmasked protesting

By Greta Mauch | December 8

Activists must start by making their movements survivable

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Letter to the Editor: The Eagle’s EIC, other student media leaders deserve their stipends

By Heather Mongilio | November 29

The disbanding of the Student Media Board raises multiple concerns including editorial independence and a lack of stipend for organization leaders

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Opinion: The missing piece of the climate movement and how AU students are filling it

By Eli Duncan-Gilmour | September 6

EDCO is fighting for local power and climate action

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Opinion: AU drops investigation of protected political speech, but questions remain about expressive freedom on campus

By Lara Schwartz and Thomas Merrill | July 12

An open letter cosigned by AU faculty 

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Opinion: “I Love Female Orgasm” was an empowering night tainted by male selfishness

By Ella Rousseau | April 22

Unfortunate instances of disrespect and arrogance by men at a feminist event

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Opinion: AU doesn’t want to hear your voice

By Parthav Easwar , Olivia O’Connor , Isabella Paracca and Abigail Sharkis | April 5

The University continues to fail its students by refusing to officially recognize organizations that challenge its faults

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Opinion: Housing & Residence Life turns a blind eye to false fire alarms

By Dan Sirota | April 4

HRL’s lack of transparency and communication leaves many freshmen sleepless

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Opinion: Why is your English so good?

By Cieryl Sardool | March 24

Evaluating classism behind standardized English proficiency tests

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