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Seeing Red: a photo essay

Seeing Red: a photo essay

Content Warning: this photo essay includes descriptions of sexual assault.
Maegan Seaman, Multimedia Director December 29, 2022

After a recent incident of sexual assault in Leonard Hall, American University students walked out of class on Nov. 10 to protest sexual violence and the administration's response, according to an Instagram...

Fall festivities at AU

Fall festivities at AU

The Fall Festival and Farmer’s Market draw students to the quad.
Aidan Jacketta, Staff Writer December 29, 2022

The Fall Festival overtook the quad with featured live music and various booths on the afternoon of Oct. 5. The festival was an addition to American University’s weekly farmer’s market.   Students...

Drinkable donations at American University

The Davenport Coffee Lounge’s drink of the month program partners with student organizations for coffee fundraisers

The Davenport Coffee Lounge’s drink-of-the-month program, which allows student organizations to partner with the Dav to fundraise, has become a top seller for the coffee shop and student organizations.   Though...

Under Reconstruction: Student Media Board

Under Reconstruction: Student Media Board

Student media leaders work to reform the Student Media Board after it dissolved last spring.
Grace Hagerman and Emma Pierce December 23, 2022

American University’s Student Media Board is undergoing a reconstruction after the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) conducted a mass review of all student groups, causing the board to dissolve last...

Photo by Kathryn Gilroy

Is the AU shuttle in need of change?

Students detail issues with the American University shuttle system relating to accessibility, timing and the mask mandate
Kathryn Gilroy, Managing Editor May 6, 2022

Every month, over 10,000 students, faculty and community members use American University’s shuttle system. However, some students have reported issues of accessibility, masking and fluctuating reliability...

“I’m going to have to leave”: AU workers fight to be heard

Workers say they are frustrated with stagnant wages, few opportunities for advancement and an administration that treats them as expendable.
Audrey Hill and Grace Vitaglione December 15, 2021

Note: To avoid confusion, an author of this article is Audrey Hill. A source used in the article is named Aubrey Hill. Zein El-Amine, an adjunct in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University,...

Photo by Matheus Kogi Fugita Abrahao

“Screaming into the void”: Student housing employees feel unheard and unsupported

Understaffing and disorganization led many HRL student staffers to voice frustrations during the first semester back on campus since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Kayla Benjamin and Meredith Shimer October 26, 2021

Most names of student employees in this story were changed to protect the identity of sources whose job security may be threatened. Their identities were confirmed with the editors of this story to ensure...

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