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“Bat Boy” production adapts scenes due to its content

“Bat Boy” production adapts scenes due to its content

Kate Kessler, Staff Editor February 24, 2023

A new American University Theatre Program musical debuted on Feb. 16. However, “Bat Boy” comes with a content warning.   “Bat Boy” is about a half-bat/half-boy named Edgar who tries...

The lasting impact of antisemitism on campus

The lasting impact of antisemitism on campus

Students express emotions on antisemitic incidents on campus

Students received another email from President Sylvia Burwell at the start of the spring semester addressing the rise of antisemitism and how American University is working on critical areas to confront...

AU students mourn the loss of Tyre Nichols at campus vigil

AU students mourn the loss of Tyre Nichols at campus vigil

Jack Ford, Photographer February 20, 2023

American University students gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor Tyre Nichols on Feb. 15. Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, died as a result of a beating by Memphis police officers on Jan. 10. ...

Student-led vigil honors the victims of Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay shooting: a photo essay

Student-led vigil honors the victims of Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay shooting: a photo essay

Matheus Kogi Fugita Abrahão and Mia Kimm February 20, 2023

American University affinity groups held a vigil on Feb. 1 to recognize those who died in the shootings at Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, California. The attendees gathered at AU’s Woods-Brown Amphitheater...

The Rise of Abolishment

The Rise of Abolishment

A look back at American University Student Government’s activities throughout the fall 2022 semester.
Antonio Osso, Staff Writer February 9, 2023

American University Student Government began legislating this semester after electing a new speaker on Jan. 29. Many issues from last semester -- where officials resigned and advocates to abolish the legislative...

Dining out on EagleBucks

Dining out on EagleBucks

While some businesses still accept EagleBucks, many have cut ties with the program.
Caleb Ogilvie and Katherine Seri Chang December 29, 2022

Leigh Hanau, a junior at American University, could purchase fresh salads from Panera and stuffed burritos from Chipotle with EagleBucks last semester but now must pay in cash or credit. As of Fall 2022,...

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...

AU after carbon neutrality

AU after carbon neutrality

Ripped from the Wall explores AU’s sustainability policies and how climate-focused campus groups view them.

This semester the Ripped from the Wall team looked into American University’s environmental sustainability. We explored how the university markets itself, the sustainable policies it has, and talked...

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...

The top of their game: How does AU ensure the wellbeing of its athletes on and off the field?

The top of their game: How does AU ensure the wellbeing of its athletes on and off the field?

Mia Kimm, Staff Writer December 21, 2022

Junior Player Lizzie De Guzman wakes up at 8 a.m. for American University’s varsity lacrosse practice. At 10 a.m., she practices for two and a half hours before going to her first class at 12:55 p.m....

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