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Opinion

Letter from the editor: Why we’re reporting on SOC sophomore’s recent death

By Sophie Austin · Sunday, March 7, 2021

We have an obligation to seek out facts and avoid unnecessary harm

Opinion: Our only shot at freshman year

By Riley Lorgus · Wednesday, March 3, 2021

While the Mid-Semester Residential Experience is not ideal, it’s the only freshman experience we can get

Opinion: Wellness Week needs a temperature check

By Diana Gertsenshteyn · Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Students and faculty express feelings of stress over a week of supposed repose

Guest Columns

Opinion: In defense of true tolerance

By Juan Pablo Villasmil “JP. Ballard” | March 2

In pursuit of truth through discomfort

Opinion

Staff Editorial: AUSG’s AUPD community advisory board proposal remains unclear

By The Eagle Editorial Board | February 28

The student body is owed concrete plans for reform

Opinion

Opinion: Q&A with Nickolaus Mack, a former opinion editor who catalyzed influence of slavery working group

By Kayla Kelly | February 25

Mack talks University’s slavery ties, research process and what’s left to discuss in racial conversations

Opinion

Opinión: Piensa dos veces antes de hacer ese voluntariado que tanto quieres

By Isabela Linares Uscher | February 24

Si realmente quieres ayudar, los viajes misioneros o voluntariados no son tu mejor opción

Opinion

Opinion: Repairing the Counseling Center’s broken relationship with AU community starts with building and earning the trust of students

By Maanasi Natarajan and Max Rubin | February 23

These are the steps the Counseling Center must take

Opinion

Opinion: Mid-Semester Residential Experience could enforce settler colonialism

By Kayla Kelly | February 21

The influx of financially-affluent white students entering D.C. could dilute its “chocolate city.”

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

Opinion

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

Opinion

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.”

Opinion

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

Opinion

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”

Opinion

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

Opinion

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

Opinion

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

Opinion

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

Opinion

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

Guest Columns

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

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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