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Let me be clear, this isn’t something I get paid for, or that I do because it’s fun, or because I believe there’s a level of political gain. Anyone who has any knowledge of survivorship or sexual violence can tell you that speaking out about it scares people in power. They can also tell you that survivors and those who advocate for them are forced out of political and social arenas as well. But I do this work because I want to help people.
Read Morea poem. TW: sexual assault and dark themes
Read MoreUntil this day, he had never questioned his staunch belief in the importance of masks. Now, poor Toby was overcome with a wave of fear as he looked out into a crowd of blonde, converse-wearing, Kramer’s tote bag-carrying, jean-flaring, crystal necklace-bearing, she/her’s and she/they’s of American University. He didn’t even know if she had a septum piercing. Any of them could be Jane from his Gov class who he had asked out to coffee
Read MoreDoes this prove life after death? Students at American University have reported sightings of a spirit haunting their campus- specifically the places where students leave the electric scooters some use to get from one place to another.
Read MoreHave you ever wished you could give someone the fright of their life on Halloween night, but your wardrobe is just not up to par? Never fear! I have taken the liberty of listing 7 terrifying conversion starters you can use to ensure no one will talk to you for the rest of the night.
Read MoreIn order to help out all of the wonderfully slutty wonks of this campus, I've compiled a list of costumes that are both slutty and show school spirit. Who isn’t proud to be a wonk? Actually, don’t answer that question.
Read MoreWe are pleased to report that AUSG has officially endorsed The Rival, an organization that has run articles telling AUSG to “just have an orgy like normal people,” as a legitimate news source.
Read MoreI’ve heard about people like the Buddha or Socrates, but I don’t think this guy was in the same league as those figures. In my opinion, we still ought to understand how people like him fit into our world and how they come to be.
Read More“For how fucking gay this schools is, we’re definitely going to make sure we have the most LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and resources” is certainly a thought you’d hope would go through administration’s head. That’d be a pretty good start in building a community of care and instilling that changemaker spirit. Challenge accepted, right?
Read MoreWe at The Rival are feeling quite generous right now during finals week, so I’ve personally taken on the task of channeling the spirit of Janice from Mean Girls will give you a middle school cafeteria tour of all of the college students’ seventh graders to watch out for.
Read MoreAll of these rules of etiquette can be applied to any class, regardless of what school they are in, but they will be most effective in any classes within the School of International Service.
Read MoreIn recent years, we’ve seen the fast-growing prevalence of sex-positivity posts on social media by “zoomers.” We got an exclusive interview with the leaders of the American University Virgin Club who has taken great strides to spread the message of God and promote celibacy.
Read MoreAfter the completely unexpected discovery that the KN-95 masks which had been handed out during the first week of in-person school were counterfeit, the American University Administration has unveiled new COVID-19 regulations.
Read MoreThere are already some scary characters on campus and just when you thought the student body was spooky enough, here’s where your favorite horror movie figures would end up if they decided to go to American University.
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