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Questioning the Extent of Free Speech: Je Suis Charlie

Liza Layer April 28, 2016

The world came out in support for satire in January, as cartoonists rallied for a magazine that made a business out of criticizing popular beliefs.

AU’s Teach-in on Implicit Bias: Confronting Racism

Lydia Crouthamel April 28, 2016

The recent indictment in Ferguson may have raised questions about racism in America, but some American University students believe discussing them may be the key to reducing racism among students on college campuses.

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Gay and Greek: How LGBTQ Students Navigate AU Fraternity Culture

Gay and Greek: How LGBTQ Students Navigate AU Fraternity Culture

Ashley Dejean April 9, 2016

Junior Tom McNutt experiences fraternity life at AU a little differently than most of his brothers.

The Home Front: Where the Recession Really Matters

Richard Phillips April 9, 2016

If the recession ended a year ago, why does it feel like our economy is still in shambles?

Paintings, PARTIES AND PERFORMANCES
The Many Faces of the Katzen Arts Center

Paintings, PARTIES AND PERFORMANCES The Many Faces of the Katzen Arts Center

Emily Reid April 9, 2016

Last year, AU announced its decision to replace the Art History Department’s most prized, high-tech classroom with a welcome center for prospective students.

Opinion ||: How the Media Harms the Trans Community, and What You Can Do About It

Opinion ||: How the Media Harms the Trans Community, and What You Can Do About It

Noah Leibowitz March 10, 2016

Why Milo Yiannopoulos's AU visit is so pernicious for the trans community. 

Satire ||: Instead of Leaping, Try Sleeping

Satire ||: Instead of Leaping, Try Sleeping

Jess Anderson March 2, 2016

Why we should turn Leap Day into Sleep Day

Sharing Secrets with Frank Warren: AWOL Sits Down with PostSecret Founder

Sharing Secrets with Frank Warren: AWOL Sits Down with PostSecret Founder

Pamela Huber February 26, 2016

How a simple art project took over the world and came to AU

Artistry as Activism: DarkMatter Performs at AU

Rachel Falek, Editor In Chief February 24, 2016

The trans South Asian duo gave a performance about fighting trans oppression

Review || Film: "The Big Short": How Wall Street Crashed the Economy and Made Billions

Review || Film: "The Big Short": How Wall Street Crashed the Economy and Made Billions

Antoinette D’Addario February 11, 2016

How Wall Street caused the global financial crisis and got away with it

Opinion ||: Making America Great Again: Moving Past Religious Discrimination

ZiQing Low February 8, 2016

How the Syrian refugee crisis highlights America's sensitivity towards issues of inequality

Opinion ||: Latino Students Deserve Inclusion on Campus

Opinion ||: Latino Students Deserve Inclusion on Campus

Bryan Paz January 22, 2016

Diversity is one thing. Inclusion is another. The latter is much harder to achieve. 

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