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The voice of the youth: Political activism and music

The voice of the youth: Political activism and music

Brendan Agnew April 7, 2015

The compatibility of activism and music

Students Against Sexual Violence demand change

Antoinette D’Addario April 6, 2015

In the wake of recent scandals, students demand change

Professor Profile: Kate DeCicco-Skinner

Alex Mazzarisi January 8, 2015

AU Biology professor discusses maternity leave, research and animal testing. 

I’m Calling It: Millennials Aren’t Going to Turn Out

Casey Chiappetta November 5, 2014

A prediction on the midterm elections

I’m Calling It: Millennials Aren’t Going to Turn Out for Nothing

Casey Chiappetta November 5, 2014
A prediction on the midterm elections
A breakdown of the hierarchy, from you to Jeffery A. Sine – the Board of Trustees Chair.

Give a Frack: What You Need to Know about the Board of Trustees Vote

Eliza Salmon October 31, 2014

An opinion on the Board of Trustees vote to divest Nov. 21

Is One Worse Than the Other?: Alcohol vs. Marijuana Violations on Campus

Is One Worse Than the Other?: Alcohol vs. Marijuana Violations on Campus

Maura Fennelly October 13, 2014

American University's not so equal punishments between booze and the bong.

One Step Forward: AU and Sexual Assault After "The Fratergate"

One Step Forward: AU and Sexual Assault After "The Fratergate"

Jessica Wombles September 8, 2014
In the spring, our cover story was about sexual assault on college campuses. Has AU made progress over the summer?
Noelle, the Avalon
Noelle’s parents pay for her groceries. Favorites: Fruits & Avocados
Vices: Macaroni and cheese & Tostitos

Noelle’s food lifestyle is “healthy but not restricting.” She said her dad gives her EagleBucks for grocery money so that she can only buy groceries at Whole Foods, which helps her eat healthy. While living in an apartment gives her a large kitchen, she said,
“I don’t like leftovers, so I don’t cook as much as I would like to.”

Photo Essay: College Cuisine Confessions

Pamela Huber April 30, 2014
Our lives run on food. Food nourishes us; it comforts us and it can make us feel happy and guilty simultaneously.
Professor Profile: Chris Palmer

Professor Profile: Chris Palmer

Alex Mazzarisi April 30, 2014
_Chris Palmer teaches Environmental Filmmaking at American Univer- sity. Born in Hong Kong and raised in London, Palmer came to the United States and joined American's University's staff in 2004.
Holi originated in Hindu tradition but has become a trend on college campuses, including at AU on April 6.

525,600 Colors: Holi at American University

Alex Mazzarisi April 9, 2014
On one of the first spring days this year, students came out in droves to celebrate the Hindu festival of color.
Councilman Tommy Wells and Busboys and Poets owner Andy Shallal look on as Tom Sherwood moderates Feb. 12's mayoral debate at AU's Abramson Family Recital Hall.

Where They Stand: Notes from AU's Mayoral Debate

Jimmy Hoover February 16, 2014
On Wednesday, February 12, candidates for D.C. mayor debated hot button topics in an event hosted by the Kennedy Political Union. Blogger Jimmy Hoover sorts through the speeches and presents the core of the arguments.
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