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Behind the Curtain: AU's Board of Trustees, Part I

Behind the Curtain: AU’s Board of Trustees, Part I

Part I: The Cost of Being a Trustee
Savanna Strott November 14, 2018
American University President Sylvia Burwell will present her “strategic plan” to the Board of Trustees during their meetings this Thursday, Nov. 15, and Friday, Nov.16. The plan, which Burwell has been developing for the past year, will roll out in Jan. 2019 and will guide AU for the next five years, she announced at an event in October.
University Administration, Student Government Slow to React to Allegations of Hazing Against Former AUSG President

University Administration, Student Government Slow to React to Allegations of Hazing Against Former AUSG President

Benjamin S. Weiss and Will Fowler November 9, 2018

Editor’s Note: This article is the culmination of a ten-month investigation into the administrative, Greek life, and student government reactions to former SG president Taylor Dumpson’s resignation...

COMMENTARY: AWOL on Recent Attempts to Silence Student Media

COMMENTARY: AWOL on Recent Attempts to Silence Student Media

Benjamin S. Weiss and Katya Podkovyroff Lewis October 24, 2018
When prominent members of AUSG weaponize the terms ‘fake news’ and ‘hate speech’ to advance their political agendas and silence dissent, they contribute to the toxicity of the anti-media environment.
United Launch Alliance's Atlas V AEHF-4 rocket successfully launched October 17, 2018 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. (Photo Credit:  Airman 1st Class Dalton Williams, USAF Space Command)

AU Goes to Space

Taylor Sabol, Managing Editor October 22, 2018
American University has expanded their STEM educational programs to out of this world projects. AWOL staff had the opportunity to speak with the AU physics department to discuss their newest focus: the AU Thin Sat project.
The "Parkland Students" speak at Bender Arena on Oct. 10 (Photo: Michael Karlis)

At AU, the “Parkland Students” Talk Gun Laws and Voting

Moments from AU Student Media's conversation with the young advocates.
Michael Karlis, Web Director October 11, 2018
Before the “Parkland Students” went on stage and spoke in front of a sold-out Bender Arena for an event hosted by the Kennedy Political Union, student media had the opportunity to interview them behind closed doors Wednesday evening.
After Wednesday’s “Armed Intruder” Scare, It’s Time to Talk Seriously About AU Emergency Preparedness

After Wednesday’s “Armed Intruder” Scare, It’s Time to Talk Seriously About AU Emergency Preparedness

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Benjamin S. Weiss, Fall 2019 Editor-in-Chief July 19, 2018
The American University community held its collective breath Wednesday afternoon as AU Public Safety, the United States Secret Service, and D.C. Police responded to reports of an “intruder” with an exposed sidearm near campus.
Sherri Williams

Sherri Williams

Creating a New Narrative
Evangeline Lacroix, Editor in Chief June 1, 2018
Mentoring the next generation of black journalists
Transgender Homelessness

Transgender Homelessness

The Lack of Support For Transgender People Facing Homelessness
Blythe Collins, Writer June 1, 2018
A disproportionate number of transgender individuals are homeless in D.C.
Art by Katia Rasch

A Silent Epidemic

Coping with Mental Health Illness in College
Katya Podkovyroff Lewis, PR Director June 1, 2018
Students suffering with mental illness turn to AU for help -- but how helpful has AU really been?
Taking the Initiative

Taking the Initiative

Transforming the Way AU Perceives Mental Health
Andrew Klabnik, Writer June 1, 2018
Mental Health Initiative tries to keep up with the demand for mental health services
Art by Claire Osborn

Toxic Competition

Explaining AU's Internship Culture
Karissa Waddick, Writer June 1, 2018
The negative side effects of a community that values the internship experience.
When You Can't Go Home

When You Can’t Go Home

What It's Like to be Young and Homeless
Kim Szarmach, Writer June 1, 2018
How an AU student deals with homelessness
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