Journalists and community members said they were upset and outraged after the local news organization DCist was shut down by its parent company WAMU, which is owned by American University, in February.
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Ben Ackman (He/Him) is a a freshman from Jersey City, New Jersey. He is a photographer and writer in the Multimedia department. He enjoys photography, reading, and working out.
Kathryn Gilroy (she/her) is a double major in Broadcast Journalism and Legal studies planning to graduate in 2024. She is interested in becoming a news producer one day for a network. She came to AWOL to get more writing experience and to explore the world of investigative journalism while reporting on topics the people want and need to hear.
Fun Fact: I am a Marvel Superfan and my favorite MCU character is Tony Stark.