Opinion

Guest Columns

Opinion: AU’s poor handling of mold threatens student health

By Carly Fabian | April 16

When a freshman at the University of Maryland died unexpectedly last November from pneumonia related to adenovirus infection, American University responded promptly by sending an email alert to students about the adenovirus infection. The email included an overview of the virus, an explanation that ...

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Editorial: AU requires a culture shift from upper echelons of administration to attract further investment

By The Eagle Editorial Staff | April 15

If you ask the average student about tuition rates, common themes among their responses will probably focus on the yearly increases and lack of affordability. However, what is also common is that students generally don’t know why tuition continues to rise. This is because the University hasn’t done ...

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Opinion: Why AU students should care about repealing the Global Gag Rule

By Keke Debebe | April 13

On March 26, the Trump administration released a statement saying it would further expand the Mexico City Policy, otherwise known as the Global Gag Rule (GGR). This is a policy that cuts U.S. funding from non-governmental organizations (NGO)s to hinder their ability to use any funding towards abortion ...

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Satire: Ranking the most haunted buildings at AU

By Lauren Patetta | April 12

Note: The ranking system used here is based entirely off of the general vibe I get when walking into each building. It’s ghosts, there’s not really an exact science to it.  1. Kogod School of Business  Despite being the most cursed place on campus, Kogod is far from the most haunted. Sure, ...

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Satire: TDR is the best food place in D.C.

By Caeden Cloud | April 11

It’s time that we truly appreciate just how good AU’s dining hall is

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Opinion: AU often serves as a refuge for students willing to feign racial ignorance

By Nickolaus Mack | April 8

In its 45-word statement on racist video, university failed its students

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Satire: AU student believes he’s uncovered the truth about the Megabytes closure

By Caeden Cloud | April 4

Zach Langley, the Seagle’s favorite conspiracy theorist, has new ideas about the shutdown of the popular sandwich shop

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Staff editorial: What AU needs from a new food service provider

By The Eagle Editorial Board | April 2

Staff editorial: What AU needs from a new food service provider

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Beyond the Byline, Episode 7: The Seagle takes over

By Chris Whitbeck , Sasha Jones and Evan Margiotta | April 1

While Evan's away, the satire crew comes to play

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Opinion: Despite difficulties, Kennedy Political Union provides valuable student engagement

By Samantha McAllister | March 30

The speaker bureau process has flaws, but impressively accomplishes its goals

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Satire: Food insecure students resolve to just stop eating altogether

By Lauren Patetta | March 29

Students are instead getting by on rainwater and school spirit

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Satire: Something's burning. But students aren't moving.

By Bobbie Armstrong | March 27

Kind of like a campfire, but electrical

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Opinion: We can’t be changemakers in D.C. if we don’t know D.C.

By Emma Greenberg | March 26

The lack of education around the culture and history of the nation’s capital is a disservice to students

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AU must rethink how it approaches food insecurity

By Stephanie Mirah | March 25

Progress on this issue should include more than a food pantry 

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Guest Columns

Opinion: Student government does not need another insider

By Valentina Fernández | March 25

Why I am voting for Joshua Dantzler and Carolyn Mejia

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The Eagle’s student government endorsements for the 2019-2020 year

By The Eagle Editorial Board | March 25

Editorial board endorses Dantzler, Burgess, Kwon and Zitzmann

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Opinion: Angela Chen is the leader AU students deserve as their next president

By Sarem Haq | March 24

Angela Chen is a tested leader with the endurance to serve students 

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