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Flashback to the eclipse

Flashback to the eclipse

Students fill Main Quad to see solar phenomenon
Claire Gover, Multimedia Contributor May 6, 2024

American University students sat on the Main Quad April 8 to view a solar eclipse that crossed the United States.  AU’s College of Arts and Science hosted The Great American Eclipse Viewing Party...

Huron signals change

Huron signals change

Hiring of Huron and other reviews cause concern in faculty and staff
Benjamin Austin and Bailey Bish April 18, 2024

American University hired Huron Consulting Group as part of a wider effort to address structural budget shortfalls at AU. “Our expenses have outpaced our revenue for a series of years,” said Bronté...

Tearing down the terrace

Tearing down the terrace

TDR restructures look and layout while students hope safety addressed
Claire Gover, Multimedia Contributor April 18, 2024

American University’s Terrace Dining Room will soon be a space that fosters work, socialization and relaxation, Senior Director of Dining and Auxiliary Services Ann Marie Powell said. Dining staff...

Rooted in faith

Rooted in faith

Religious students center community when approaching campus life and global issues
Marisa Álvarez and Will Sytsma April 18, 2024

Taha Vahanvaty was born into his Muslim faith. A sophomore at American University, Vahanvaty said his friends joke that he is “mega Muslim” because of how he talks about his faith. For Vahanvaty,...

State of the arts

State of the arts

Arts departments strive to create new work with budget limits
Kate Kessler and Mia Kimm April 18, 2024

When Jae K. Gee entered American University, they planned on majoring in political science. But Gee decided to switch to theater arts with a minor in political science after finding a home in AU’s theater...

Beeghly sits empty

Beeghly sits empty

Beeghly Chemistry Building could be set for repurposing

For over 50 years, American University staff and students knew the Beeghly Chemistry Building for its science labs. But current professors know the building more for its arsenic, black mold, humidity...

Use of AI in newsletter sparks questions for artists

Use of AI in newsletter sparks questions for artists

AI generated art has implications for educations and careers
Ava Ramsdale, Staff Editor April 11, 2024

Students are considering the impacts of artificial intelligence on the arts after a Jan. 17 newsletter from American University’s Career Center featured an image generated using AI software. The artwork...

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