Our writing on Campus Culture explores the people, places, and things that shape student life at American University. Whether it’s highlighting events, unpacking trends, or the local campus furry celebrity, this section keeps a pulse on AU’s quirky, nerdy, wonk culture.
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L to the- Oh, God, Not Another Business Major
Each character has their own separate arc, and it’s almost hard to keep up with the shifting alliances. With each passing episode, my roommate and I found ourselves asking the same question: what would the characters of Succession be like as American University students?
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College is the New Middle School
With the academic year coming to a close, it’s time for students to reflect on some of the interesting interpersonal experiences on campus that are often surprising to us when they happen. Turns out, becoming a legal adult, registering to vote, and moving out of your hometown does not, in fact, make you a mature
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The AUSG Platform to End All AUSG Platforms
So it’s really come to this. The AUSG election was decertified because a bunch of 18-22 year olds decided they wanted this year’s AUSG elections to have more drama than the 2020 presidential election. You’re literally running the equivalent of a government in Sims 4, go touch grass. I’m frankly seeing nothing productive with the
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A Reminder on Classroom Etiquette
With the class of 2026 starting to commit to AU, as well as in-person classes returning a quarter of the way through this semester, we at The Rival American would like to remind students about proper classroom etiquette.