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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.

 
Abolish the Princess Protection Program
Abolish the Princess Protection Program
Current, Pride WeekThe Rival AmericanApril 22, 2021
 Why you should get the vaccine: because it will turn you gay
Why you should get the vaccine: because it will turn you gay

“Many people are scrambling to get the vaccine, possibly for the wrong reasons, find out the number one reason: turning you gay”

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The Rival AmericanApril 21, 2021
Queer as in Fuck You: A Photo Series
Queer as in Fuck You: A Photo Series
Pride Week, CultureThe Rival AmericanApril 19, 2021
Every single fictional character is gay, confirms new meta-study from American University Labs
Every single fictional character is gay, confirms new meta-study from American University Labs
Satire, Pride WeekThe Rival AmericanApril 19, 2021
BREAKING: President Sylvia Burwell announced AU's new brand campaign "LIKE A BOSS!" to replace the previous WONK campaign launched in 2011
BREAKING: President Sylvia Burwell announced AU's new brand campaign "LIKE A BOSS!" to replace the previous WONK campaign launched in 2011

“Mourning students spent hours poring over the email looking for a remembrance, or even mere acknowledgement for the death of the ever-unpopular WONK campaign of years past. But to no avail.”

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CampusThe Rival AmericanApril 19, 2021American University, sy, wonk, challenge accepted
A Letter to All the Women I’ve Matched With on Tinder Who Haven’t Messaged Me
A Letter to All the Women I’ve Matched With on Tinder Who Haven’t Messaged Me
Pride Week, CurrentThe Rival AmericanApril 19, 2021Pride Week, LGBTQ, queer, queer love, queer women
The Greek God Parentage of Iconic Survivor Players
The Greek God Parentage of Iconic Survivor Players

“With Survivor season 41 officially in production, I’m excited to continue this research.”


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The Rival AmericanApril 13, 2021survivor, jeff probst, Russel Hantz, Sandra Diaz-Twine, Tyson Apostol, Tony Vlachos, Coach, Kim Spradlin-Wolfe, Boston Rob, Parvati Shallow, Ozzy Lusth, Cirie Fields, Survivor Season 41, Greek Gods, Percy Jackson, Athena, Zeus
If Mamma Mia! Was Badly Produced and Happened in an Alley or, Why We Shouldn’t Hate Cats
If Mamma Mia! Was Badly Produced and Happened in an Alley or, Why We Shouldn’t Hate Cats

Next time you see Mamma Mia!, ask yourself if you would still like it if it took place in the midnight alleyways of London, with a horribly CGI-ed cat Judi Dench singing “Money, Money, Money” instead of Meryl Streep

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The Rival AmericanApril 9, 2021mamma mia, cats, American University, musical
Why I’m writing in Mothman for AUSG President, and if you’re smart you will too
Why I’m writing in Mothman for AUSG President, and if you’re smart you will too
Satire, CampusThe Rival AmericanApril 7, 2021
Breaking News: Student Who Joked That They Were “All Out of Shits to Give” Disappointed To Find They Are Not
Breaking News: Student Who Joked That They Were “All Out of Shits to Give” Disappointed To Find They Are Not

“I acted like I didn’t care because I wanted to be cool, but I really care a lot, turns out I have a lot of shits to give.”

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CampusThe Rival AmericanApril 6, 2021east campus, American University, The rival american, The Rival, shit, depression
Everyone’s Zoom Personality Matches A Harry Potter Character -- Here’s Yours
Everyone’s Zoom Personality Matches A Harry Potter Character -- Here’s Yours
CultureJackie LambApril 2, 2021
“Wellness week is good, actually,” says Student Whose Classes Got Cancelled
“Wellness week is good, actually,” says Student Whose Classes Got Cancelled

“OMG, Wellness Week is such a vibe. Like, I don’t know what everyone is complaining about. I am just so well right now,” said Kina Noying, a sophomore in SOC. “I just have so much time now. I can’t wait to like read a book or explore the city or something.”

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Campus, SatireRow SullivanMarch 15, 2021Wellness Week, sylvia burwell, American University, american
Satan is Hiring!
Satan is Hiring!

Satan will be on campus this Saturday showcasing a number of employment opportunities within his multi-national company.


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Satire, CampusThe Rival AmericanMarch 11, 2021Satan, satire, lucifer, devil, American University, sylvia burwell
 She ought to be locked up and never released: Accounts from the harrowing production of Disney’s Cruella
She ought to be locked up and never released: Accounts from the harrowing production of Disney’s Cruella

Following the recent release of the trailer for the film Cruella, sources tied close to the production are opening up about their harrowing experiences in working on another soulless Disney live-action remake.

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CultureThe Rival AmericanMarch 9, 2021cruella, disney, disney+, animated, dalmations, dogs, emma stone, emma watson, emma thompson
 “We Hear You!” Wellness Week Rebrands As Unwellness Week
“We Hear You!” Wellness Week Rebrands As Unwellness Week

AU Admin Responds to Community Frustrations and Burnout

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Satire, CampusThe Rival AmericanMarch 5, 2021Wellness Week, unwell, sylvia burwell, burwell, american, American University, slog in the bog, spring break
Petition to cancel classes during Wellness Week reaches 1,700 signatures
Petition to cancel classes during Wellness Week reaches 1,700 signatures
CampusThe Rival AmericanFebruary 26, 2021American University, covid, Wellness Week
You Too Can Be a Changemaker!
You Too Can Be a Changemaker!

Considerations for a graduating senior on being “morally neutral”

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CampusThe Rival AmericanFebruary 24, 2021changemaker, American University, The Rival, The rival american, sylvia burwell
Every Time Winona Ryder Ruined Cinema
Every Time Winona Ryder Ruined Cinema
CultureThe Rival AmericanFebruary 22, 2021
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