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Welcome to The Rival American, a university-unaffiliated media publication run by students, for students. We produce opinion editorials, culture critiques, student journalism, and even silly jokes.

 
Francis Hernandez talks TDR incident, racial climate on campus
Francis Hernandez talks TDR incident, racial climate on campus

Lucas Trevor talks to Francis Hernandez, one of the witnesses to last week’s incident in TDR.

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CampusThe Rival AmericanFebruary 8, 2019
Please, Please Don't -- Reviewing Netflix's "The Week Of"
Please, Please Don't -- Reviewing Netflix's "The Week Of"

Jacob reviews “The Week Of” and feels the opposite of good.

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CultureThe Rival AmericanFebruary 8, 2019
AU Missed Connections
AU Missed Connections

Noah Stevens explores some AU-centric missed connections.

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CampusThe Rival AmericanFebruary 5, 2019missed connections, love
Man wearing Confederate Flag sweatshirt seen at TDR
Man wearing Confederate Flag sweatshirt seen at TDR
Campus, CurrentThe Rival AmericanFebruary 4, 2019Campus News, Campus, Racism
“Better Than Therapy”: Why these AU Students Chose Comedy
“Better Than Therapy”: Why these AU Students Chose Comedy

In lieu of waiting for AU’s Counseling Center to give mediocre advice and a referral to an expensive off-campus psychologist, some brave AU students had a better idea: comedy.

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CampusThe Rival AmericanFebruary 4, 2019Comedy, Review, Campus
Extremely Online and Incredibly Close: Netflix's 'Cam' Review
Extremely Online and Incredibly Close: Netflix's 'Cam' Review

This week on Live From The Algorithm, Jacob watches Netflix’s Cam and feels…not great.

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CultureThe Rival AmericanJanuary 31, 2019Live From The Algorithm, culture, movies
Everything You Need To Know For Super Bowl LIII
Everything You Need To Know For Super Bowl LIII

Yes EVERYTHING you need to know before this weekend’s Super Bowl.

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Current, CultureThe Rival AmericanJanuary 30, 2019Sports, Super Bowl, Football, Tom Brady, Family values
If you can read this, stay away from AU!
If you can read this, stay away from AU!
Campus, SatireThe Rival AmericanJanuary 30, 2019snow, Campus, Satire
How The Masked Singer reveals more than celebrity
How The Masked Singer reveals more than celebrity
Culture, CurrentThe Rival AmericanJanuary 28, 2019The Masked Singer
World on Fyre: The Scams of FuckJerry and Billy McFarland
World on Fyre: The Scams of FuckJerry and Billy McFarland

The first installment of Live From The Algorithm, a weekly review series taking a look at the wide variety of Netflix Original Content, from the best to the worst to the outright bizarre.

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CultureThe Rival AmericanJanuary 25, 2019Live From The Algorithm, Culture, Television
Art major loses jean jacket, sense of identity
Art major loses jean jacket, sense of identity
Satire, CultureThe Rival AmericanJanuary 24, 2019Satire, Campus
Everything You Wanted to Know About Fossil Free AU (But Were Too Afraid To Ask)
Everything You Wanted to Know About Fossil Free AU (But Were Too Afraid To Ask)
CampusThe Rival AmericanJanuary 24, 2019Campus, Student Organizations
I’m a proud wonk
I’m a proud wonk

What it means to be a wonk

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Campus, SatireThe Rival AmericanJanuary 24, 2019Campus, Wonk, Satire
Dining Services Squeeze Out Small Businesses at AU
Dining Services Squeeze Out Small Businesses at AU

BUSINESS OWNERS REPORT BEING FORCED OFF AMERICAN UNIVERSITY’S CAMPUS

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CampusThe Rival AmericanJanuary 24, 2019
BREAKING: Wonk Rat Releases List of Demands
BREAKING: Wonk Rat Releases List of Demands

The American University campus is trapped under the pressure of an aggressive rodent. No, not Aramark, but the infamous creature come to be known as the Wonk Rat.

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Campus, SatireThe Rival AmericanJanuary 23, 2019Wonk Rat, Megabytes
The Rival's Guide to the Student Activity Fee Referendum
The Rival's Guide to the Student Activity Fee Referendum

This whole mess barely makes sense. Maybe we can help?

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CampusThe Rival AmericanJanuary 23, 2019Campus, Student Organizations
The Wonkiest NBA Preview
The Wonkiest NBA Preview

Everything an AU Wonk needs to know for the 2018 season

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CultureThe Rival AmericanJanuary 23, 2019Campus, Culture, Satire, Sports
OPINION: Dissolve American University Student Government and Replace it with a Framed Photo of Jeff Goldblum
OPINION: Dissolve American University Student Government and Replace it with a Framed Photo of Jeff Goldblum

Seriously, what more could go wrong?

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CampusThe Rival AmericanJanuary 23, 2019Satire, Campus, Student Government
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