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The Insta vs. the Finsta: A Topic Thursday Event

Kaela Roeder • March 30, 2019

On Thursday, March 21st, The Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) and the American University Mental Health Initiative collaborated bringing light to the negative results of social media’s presence...

2019 Wonk of the Year awarded to John Kasich

Former Ohio governor, congressman, and Republican presidential candidate from the 2016 election

Katya Podkovyroff Lewis • March 29, 2019

Saying he was honored to be Wonk of the Year, Kasich said that he loves speaking at college campuses because he wants all the students to do well and “realize their hopes and dreams.”

Alexander Hamilton Society holds ‘Emerging Technology’ debate

Maaz Qureshi • March 26, 2019

American University’s Alexander Hamilton Society held an event last week on campus to discuss the variety of foreign threats against the US and the importance of Automated Intelligence and cybersecurity have on those threats.

University faculty and students react to United Methodist Church continuing ban on LGBTQ+ clergy

Chloe K. Li, Editor • March 7, 2019

American University released a statement February 26 affirming its support for the LGBTQ community, following a February 25 vote to ban gay and trans clergy from the United Methodist Church. The vote...

Project HEAL and Greek Wellness Coalition discuss disordered eating

Taylor Sabol, Managing Editor • March 6, 2019

Content warning: Mentions of eating disorders and disordered eating The conversation surrounding eating disorders continued last week on American University’s campus in honor of National Eating Disorder...

“College is a Debt Sentence”: AU students protest the Board of Trustees

Board lowers tuition hike from 4% to 3% for fiscal year 2020 and 2021

Chloe K. Li, Grace Vitaglione, and Michael Karlis • March 4, 2019

Following a student protest, the Board of Trustees voted Friday to raise tuition by 2.3 percent for the 2020-2021 academic year. This raise is less than the originally proposed four percent increase.

Working group finds ties between AU and slavery

Chloe K. Li, Editor • February 28, 2019

The American University Working Group on the Influence of Slavery presented its findings on Feb.18 about the university’s founding and its ties to slavery, as well as plans for a marker of recognition.

Student activists hold town hall on tuition increase, AUSG president says tuition increase inevitable

Protest lead by “College is a Debt Sentence” planned for Thursday

Grace Vitaglione and Michael Karlis • February 26, 2019

College is a Debt Sentence, the group of American University students who plan on protesting at the Board of Trustees meeting and created the Facebook event “AU Protest: Tuition Increase,” held a town hall meeting to discuss AU’s proposed four percent tuition increase, and college affordability in general, in Kerwin Hall on Monday night.

“Better than Tinder,” AU Students Perform Stand-Up Comedy in Tenleytown

“All you have to do is be a funny person and a storyteller”

Maddi Cole • February 24, 2019

Tenley Bar and Grill in Washington DC has a new bi-weekly show to offer the students of American University and the residents of Tenleytown.

SPA gallery shows injustice of juvenile imprisonment

Grace Vitaglione, Podcast Director • February 21, 2019

Photographs of incarcerated youth are now on display in the halls of the School of Public Affairs at American University, showcasing images from dozens of adolescent detention centers across the country....

Powell fails to address student concerns about Meal Plan Proposal at RHA Town Hall

Powell blames students for food quality, students plan to protest

Michael Karlis, Web Director • February 13, 2019

Ann Marie Powell, the Director of Dining and Auxiliary Services for AU, faced backlash about the increased pricing of meal plans next semester during a town hall forum hosted by the AU Residence Hall Association in Letts Formal Monday night.

Bobby Seale, Black Panther Party co-founder discusses political activism

Taylor Sabol, Managing Editor • February 8, 2019

Bobby Seale, co-founder and chairman of the Black Panther Party, spoke with the American University community on Tuesday night about his experiences with black political activism. Student media had an...