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Deaths in the District, Part I

Deaths in the District, Part I

The beginning of an investigation into the effects of environment on opioid overdoses in the District
Braeden Waddell and Grace Vitaglione January 15, 2020

This is the first part of an AWOL investigation which examines the effects of environment on deaths caused by opioid overdose, with a focus on the D.C. area. The second part of the series will focus on...

Freemasons and the Future Apocalypse: A Look into the Denver International Airport Conspiracy Theories

Freemasons and the Future Apocalypse: A Look into the Denver International Airport Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy theories around the secretive Freemasons are ever-present.
Maddie Eunis January 15, 2020

This story first appeared in the Fall 2019 print edition of AWOL. There’s a secret society that has housed many of the country’s founders, like George Washington, James Monroe, Benjamin Franklin....

(1983 collage of members of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Montgomery County, courtesy of the church)

“Plans to Prosper You”; Katzen Museum hosts exhibition on historically Black communities from Montgomery County, Maryland

Braeden Waddell August 4, 2019

American University’s Katzen Museum is hosting an exhibition focused on historically Black communities from Montgomery County.    It will include historical artifacts, original artwork, photographs...

Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, and Charles Manson (photo has been photoshopped by artist).

Killer Looks: The fascination of serial killers in pop culture

Katya Podkovyroff Lewis April 29, 2019
With serial murder on the decline, audiences turn to entertainment media for their true crime fixations.
Finding Common Ground Through the Arts: the Cato Institute’s First Exhibit

Finding Common Ground Through the Arts: the Cato Institute’s First Exhibit

Kaela Roeder April 18, 2019
The new art exhibition is meant to provide a space for people to discuss their differences in a common and calm space.
The Insta vs. the Finsta: A Topic Thursday Event

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...

Working group finds ties between AU and slavery

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.
Pete Buttigieg addresses the crowd at Politics and Prose last Sunday night.

Unlikely presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks at Politics & Prose

The mayor of South Bend Ind., discusses his book "Shortest Way Home"
Grace Vitaglione, Podcast Director February 23, 2019

Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Ind., spoke to a crowd in the Politics and Prose bookstore on Sunday night about his book “Shortest Way Home” and the possibility of his run for the presidency. While...

Courtesy of Kennedy Political Union

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...

The Desolation of the West: Photo Essay

The Desolation of the West: Photo Essay

Shane Matheu Ryden, Podcast Producer December 5, 2018

Ghost Stories: The Parker Family Murder

Ghost Stories: The Parker Family Murder

Emma Herbst December 5, 2018
Clarksdale, Mississippi's infamous true story.
Art by Chloe K. Li and Ben Black

“Here In My Garage…”: False promises from “web influencers”

Alec Schemmel, Copy Editor December 5, 2018
Internet "mentors" use misleading language and imagery to gain followers.
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