Opinion

Guest Columns

Opinion: AU must get involved with the democratic crisis in Burma

By Anthony Aung | February 20

Here are steps the AU community can take

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Opinion: ‘If there was anything I could do’: Congressman Andy Kim and a lesson in leadership

By Alexis Bamford | February 18

AU students should follow Congressman Kim’s example

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Satire: Freshmen charmed by quaint, poverty stricken streets of Georgetown

By Bobbie Armstrong | February 18

“I’m glad I can donate my money to such a worthy cause as Baked & Wired.”

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Opinion: AU should be a leader in combating fatphobia in theater casting

By Ruby Osborne | February 16

The University’s theater department must make steps toward greater casting diversity

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Satire: AU reports record drop in campus alcohol consumption this year

By Owen Boice | February 15

Administrators chalk it up to stellar online training course, “AlcoholEdu”

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Staff Editorial: Athletic department shutdown raises larger questions about the safety of competition

By The Eagle Editorial Board | February 12

The University must provide transparency during a public health crisis

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Opinion: Take our public servants off of the pedestal

By Diana Gertsenshteyn | February 11

Our student body needs to be more conscious of idol worship

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Opinion: The pandemic doesn’t need to be a catalyst for inspiration

By Abby Longo | February 9

Students dealing with feelings of inadequacy should take a step back to reflect

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Opinion: What I didn’t get last semester

By Riley Lorgus | February 7

Online lab science was a failed educational experience that invaded my home environment

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Staff Editorial: IFC immediate reform plan falls short of its stated purpose

By The Eagle Editorial Board | February 6

The University administration needs to get more involved in accountability measures

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Opinion: AU fraternities are more dangerous than ever. They’re recruiting right now.

By Adam Frank | February 5

Freshmen should be aware of the harm Greek life causes

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Staff Editorial: University’s COVID-19 testing plan needs clarification

By The Eagle Editorial Board | January 31

Administration should focus on better communication with AU community

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Opinion: Helping Xinjiang and Tibet through divestment and self-government

By Fatima Bamba , Katie Engsberg , Mitchell Macheske and Sarah Salkowski | January 27

These regions cannot go ignored by the international community

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Staff Editorial: Capitol insurrection requires greater response by University administration

By The Eagle Editorial Board | January 23

The University must balance dealing with immediate consequences and looking to the future

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Opinion: LGBTQ+ discrimination and persecution in Eastern Europe requires international attention

By Jack Winstanley and Matthew Burke | January 4

Now is the inflection point for the future of global LGBTQ+ human rights

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Satire: Students speculate on what Vice President-elect Harris’ husband will wear on inauguration day

By Owen Boice | January 3

The following piece is satire and should not be misconstrued for actual reporting. Any resemblance to a student, staff or faculty member is coincidental. This year, students at American University are speculating wildly about what Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ husband Douglas Emhoff will wear ...

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Opinion: The pressure to be ‘politically correct’ and moral on social media is problematic

By Kayla Kelly | January 2

Swallowing our pride in the age of social media is a daunting task for many

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