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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.

 
How ‘New Girl’ Characters Would Handle the Pandemic
How ‘New Girl’ Characters Would Handle the Pandemic

How well would the roommates of Apartment 4D cope with the pandemic? Read on to find out!

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Jackie LambMarch 1, 2022
For Your Consideration
For Your Consideration

College got you feeling down? Want to escape to a totally unrealistic depiction of high school featuring grown adults trying to look 16? Then The Rival has just the show for you!

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Culture, CurrentNora LewisFebruary 21, 2022
What It’s Like to Look for Love Halfway Around the World
What It’s Like to Look for Love Halfway Around the World

Just weeks away from being in South Korea, I found stability in staying occupied with all of the little things that would never prepare me for the year ahead.

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Sex Week, CultureJanae TorresFebruary 19, 2022
The Virgins of AU Interview: “God’s Plan Is Laid Out for Us, and We Shall Follow as He Sees Fit”
The Virgins of AU Interview: “God’s Plan Is Laid Out for Us, and We Shall Follow as He Sees Fit”

In 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.

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Sex Week, CampusThe Rival AmericanFebruary 19, 2022
Couples I Would Like to Be A Third For
Couples I Would Like to Be A Third For

Seeing so many cute relationships made me all warm and fuzzy inside, but at the same time I couldn’t help but feel jealous. I then figured if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.

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Culture, Sex WeekShea NearyFebruary 18, 2022
Post-op: Galentine’s Day
Post-op: Galentine’s Day

Single vs. Taken. Group plans vs. Couple plans. Girlfriend’s expectations vs. Boyfriend’s wallets. All for a holiday created to sell cheesy Hallmark Cards. Yeah, it’s a fake holiday, but some people manage to be even faker.

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Sex Week, CultureThe Rival AmericanFebruary 18, 2022
22 Ways To Say "I Love You"
22 Ways To Say "I Love You"

22 Ways To Say “I Love You”, a poem.

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Sex Week, CultureRow SullivanFebruary 18, 2022
Beware the Beard
Beware the Beard

Coronavirus is old news. There’s a new epidemic in town, and his name is Beard Burn.

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Sex Week, CultureShannon KaneFebruary 17, 2022
Tinder Tips
Tinder Tips

This Valentine’s Day, instead of wallowing in your solitary sadness and eating those heart-shaped chocolates you bought for yourself, use our helpful Tinder Tips to ensure you’re not alone next year!

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Sex Week, Satire, CultureThe Rival AmericanFebruary 17, 2022
Which AU Alumni Is Your One True Guy?
Sex Week, CampusMaria RussinovichFebruary 16, 2022
Attention: The Aces Have Taken Over While You Weren’t Looking
Attention: The Aces Have Taken Over While You Weren’t Looking

While you were falling for the roses, we- The Council of the Asexuals and Aromantics- have made a few changes around here. Your obedience is mandatory. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Sex Week, CultureRow SullivanFebruary 15, 2022
Which ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Character Should Be Your Valentine?
Which ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Character Should Be Your Valentine?

With Valentine’s Day approaching, what better way to celebrate than by deciding which Rocky Horror character will be your “plus one” this holiday season.

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Culture, Sex WeekJackie LambFebruary 14, 2022
American University Admin to Unveil New COVID-19 Regulations in Light of KN-95 “Oopsie”
American University Admin to Unveil New COVID-19 Regulations in Light of KN-95 “Oopsie”

After 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.

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CampusMaria RussinovichFebruary 5, 2022
All the Shrek Movies Ranked by Soundtrack
All the Shrek Movies Ranked by Soundtrack

Celebrate 21 years of Shrek with this definitive ranking of the franchise’s best soundtracks.

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CultureJackie LambJanuary 29, 2022
7 Trends From the Last Decade (March 2020) That We’re Bringing Back
7 Trends From the Last Decade (March 2020) That We’re Bringing Back

With classes held online for the first month of the semester, we’ve been partying like it’s March 2020. Which is to say we’re avoiding each other like the plague (because, you know, the plague). While we wait for next week to resume in-person classes, here are some blasts from the past that have kept us busy during our time back at Zoom U.

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Culture, CurrentRow SullivanJanuary 26, 2022
Spooky Scary DMV Candy
Spooky Scary DMV Candy

Trick or treating can be tons of fun, but malicious actors might try to hide something in your candy. Here are some things to watch out for when you’re collecting candy around the District this year!

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CultureThe Rival AmericanOctober 31, 2021
4 Easy, Last-Minute Sexy and Unique Halloween Costumes
4 Easy, Last-Minute Sexy and Unique Halloween Costumes

We’ve all been there: The night before Halloween you’re scrambling to put together something that will make that one special person notice you at a party. Fear not because I have four easy and sexy costumes you can do to show you’re not like the other girls!

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CultureShea NearyOctober 30, 2021
The Germaphobes' Survival Guide to Halloween
The Germaphobes' Survival Guide to Halloween

Zombies are scary, but germs are scarier.

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CurrentJackie LambOctober 29, 2021
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