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Opinion: Out with Maria Butina and in with new national security organization

By Kevin Norton · Friday, Aug. 10, 2018

Butina started conversation that Alexander Hamilton Society will continue in the fall

How we can understand and reignite the Poor People’s Campaign

By Rebekah Escala · Monday, April 23, 2018

In light of the 50th anniversary of 1968, we must utilize the D.C. Public Library’s resources to expand our knowledge of history

A brief post-slavery history of African-Americans at American University

By Nickolaus Mack · Thursday, April 19, 2018

Despite petitions, Hurst’s belief in education for all and personal regret for his prior treatment of Blacks, Hurst founded the University as a whites-only institution, without any explicit integration policy, in 1893.

Opinion

Shutting down affordable access to dining options during spring break is absurd

By Sonikka Loganathan | April 13

Refusing to accept meal swipes during time off hurts students

Guest Columns

Op-ed: Women’s basketball is succeeding without support

By Mike Brest | April 10

American University women’s basketball team just competed in the NCAA Tournament for just the second time in school history.

Guest Columns

Op-ed: It’s time for American University to adopt an End Genocide Policy

By Angus Dutton | April 10

Handled responsibly, AU’s wealth can enact real change toward ending genocide

Guest Columns

Op-Ed: Resurrection: A Eulogy for Kenneth Clarke

By Mark Schaefer | April 10

A homily delivered by Rev. Mark Schaefer at a memorial service for freshman Kenneth Clarke

Guest Columns

Satire: Student in committed relationship with &pizza

By Bobbie Armstrong | April 6

“I feel like I’ve found someone who really gets me”

Opinion

Op-ed: I am voting for Valentina Fernández and you should, too.

By Yamillet Payano | April 4

Let’s help Fernández bridge the gap

Guest Columns

Op-ed: Always on duty: Valentina for student government president

By Morgan Stahr | April 3

Five resident assistants endorse Valentina Fernández for Student Government president

Opinion

How raising the minimum wage hurts those it intends to help

By Austin Cirillo | March 30

The poor, the least skilled and minorities are hurt the most by minimum wage hikes

Guest Columns

Women’s history month is here, and it’s time to talk about sex education equality

By Katherine Marx | March 27

I want to talk about something that isn’t often brought up in discussions about equality: sex education.

Opinion

Op-Ed: We can fix the Metro

By Braeden Waddell | March 26

Public transportation is a misunderstood and underappreciated public good that provides several essential services that benefit low-income communities in particular.

Opinion

Satire: Wonk Cat officially guaranteed on-campus housing for all four years of her undergraduate degree

By Lauren Patetta | March 22

She is the only AU community member to receive this opportunity

Guest Columns

AU is a target of hate because we’re liberal, not systematically intolerant

By Gabriel Simerson | March 19

The snowflake’s dilemma

Guest Columns

Op-ed: Campus response to anti-Semitic postering leaves much to be desired

By Steph Black | March 1

As a Jewish student, I am disappointed by the school’s lack of support for our community

Guest Columns

Op-ed: British universities can learn from AU when it comes to tackling discrimination

By Angus Dutton | February 23

There are many things about American University that I’m glad aren’t replicated at my home school, The University at Edinburgh.

Guest Columns

Letter to the editor: American University should change the Founder's Day Ball venue

By Dan Sayers | February 21

Professor Dan Sayers, whose work is represented at NMAAHC, writes why venue is inappropriate

Opinion

Satire: AU launches sweethearts campaign celebrating the love between alumni and their college debt

By Lauren Patetta | February 14

If I had gone to my local state college, I never would have found this kind of commitment

Opinion

Identities: Modern discourse on the hijab is problematic

By Bayadir Mohamed-Osman and Nada Mousa | February 13

Muslim women deserve to discuss the hijab on their own terms

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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