A Queer Good Friday

CurrentThe Rival AmericanApril 19, 2019religion, Pride Week

Someone Who Loves Me: An Ode to Sara Bareilles

Emily writes a love letter to the one and only Sara Bareilles.

CultureThe Rival AmericanApril 18, 2019music

Citing Need For Community Building, AU Tears Up Quad Again

AU has plans to tear up the quad again, citing it as a way to band campus together.

Satire, CampusThe Rival AmericanApril 11, 2019Campus

Wonks who have no idea what they're doing

Graduating seniors at AU are struggling with navigating D.C. job market.

CampusThe Rival AmericanApril 9, 2019graduation, campus culture, Wonk

We can learn from our elders and do better: a response to the Stonewall 50 event

American University held a panel in recognition of Stonewall 50, featuring a wide array of speakers.

Culture, CampusThe Rival AmericanApril 8, 2019Campus News

Yeah, Okay, I Finally Watched TATBILB

A To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before review, just a few months late.

CultureThe Rival AmericanApril 5, 2019Live From The Algorithm

Triota Provides Space for Conversation Outside the Classroom

AU’s first WGSS honors society has had a semester of growth under a new e-board.

CampusThe Rival AmericanApril 4, 2019Student Organizations, campus clubs

The Hirshhorn’s Pulse Exhibit Delves Inside the Body, Yet Remains Surface-Level

In this week’s Beret Optional, Hannah explores the Hirshhorn’s latest exhibit “Pulse”.

CultureThe Rival AmericanApril 3, 2019Beret Optional, museum exhibits

A Love Letter to My Anxiety

Olivia McCormack writes an open, unadulterated letter to her anxiety.

CurrentThe Rival AmericanApril 2, 2019personal essay

American University Football Team Remains Winless

Current, CampusThe Rival AmericanApril 1, 2019Sports, American University, athletics

I Shouldn’t Be Alive: Thirty Minutes in a Federal Hall Elevator

Jack got stuck in an elevator.

CampusThe Rival AmericanMarch 29, 2019Campus

AU’s Muslim Student Association finds balance between community and activism

Ali Shafi sits down with MSA President Ammarah Rehman about the organization’s place on AU’s campus.

CampusThe Rival AmericanMarch 28, 2019Student Organizations, student profiles

Student Government Elections Come to Close, Campus Erupts into Business as Usual

Satire, CampusThe Rival AmericanMarch 27, 2019Satire, AUSG

Op-ed: Let Dance and Sports Exists Separately

CurrentThe Rival AmericanMarch 22, 2019Sports Week

Swear Jar Episode 2: Sports Week Special

PodcastThe Rival AmericanMarch 22, 2019

The ‘Space Jam’ Exit Survey

The one where we all admit we like Space Jam.

CultureThe Rival AmericanMarch 22, 2019Sports Week, exit surveys, movies

Sports Smell

CurrentThe Rival AmericanMarch 21, 2019Sports Week

Do You Think Doing Esports Makes You Cool?

SatireThe Rival AmericanMarch 21, 2019Sports Week, sports