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Art All Night takes over Dupont

Art All Night takes over Dupont

Dupont’s Art All Night showcased live performances, exhibits, and local artists at venues across the neighborhood.
Emma Pierce, Staff Editor October 9, 2024

On Sept. 27 and 28, Washington, D.C. hosted a series of Art All Night exhibitions across various neighborhoods. On Sept. 28, Dupont had Art All Night shows at the Dupont Circle, Dupont Underground, O Street...

Transgender students report feelings of safety, but incomplete support

Transgender students report feelings of safety, but incomplete support

In the face of nationwide hate crimes, students say decades-long work is not yet done
Will Sytsma, Staff Editor August 13, 2024

Content Warning: This article describes suicide and violence against transgender people.   When Gabe Michelangelo was weighing which colleges to apply to, his transgender identity was one of...

DCist shutdown leaves journalism community frustrated

DCist shutdown leaves journalism community frustrated

WAMU finance decision causes cuts with little notice
Ava Ramsdale, Staff Editor July 22, 2024

Journalists and community members said they were upset and outraged after the local news organization DCist was shut down by its parent company WAMU, which is owned by American University, in February. Martin...

DC’s fight for statehood continues after centuries of advocacy

DC’s fight for statehood continues after centuries of advocacy

Taxation without representation, race and lobbying central to statehood movement
Kathryn Gilroy, Managing Editor May 6, 2024

Citizens in Washington, D.C., have been fighting for statehood and representation in Congress for 219 years, but recently, the fight has expanded past the district's borders. Nebraska State Sen. Danielle...

Guided through Indigenous DC

Guided through Indigenous DC

AU professor's app highlights DC locations important to Indigenous history
Michelle Miramontes, Multimedia Contributor April 15, 2024

Prior to becoming the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., was home to the Nacotchtank (Anacostan) and Piscataway people, according to a map created by Native Land Digital, a Canadian-based nonprofit...

Community Profile: Daniella Senior

Community Profile: Daniella Senior

Entrepreneur with a platform for change
Paul Caruso, Staff Writer April 15, 2024

Daniella Senior is an entrepreneur, immigrant and Spring 2024 Sine fellow. At 34 years old, Senior is the founder of Colada Shop, owner of Serenata and co-founder of Bresca. Senior is hosting a Sine Institute...

Chasing history

Chasing history

Chevy Chase grapples with exclusionary history in fight for designation
Kalie Walker, Staff Editor April 15, 2024

A bid to turn Chevy Chase, a neighborhood in Northwest Washington, into a historic district has ignited debate among community members that it would lead to less affordable housing and perpetuate a legacy...

Leasing litigation

Leasing litigation

Off-campus housing owners listed in price-fixing antitrust lawsuit
Helena Milburn and Alexia Partouche April 15, 2024

Sarina Govindaiah, an American University junior who lives in the Berkshire Apartments, knew finding affordable housing in Washington, especially near campus was difficult. What she didn’t know is...

Uncertain future of D.C. teams impacts students looking to support district sports

Uncertain future of D.C. teams impacts students looking to support district sports

D.C. sports fans react to possible Virginia arena plans as bill stalls in state legislature
Blake Guterman, Podcast Producer March 18, 2024

American University student’s ability to attend sports games in Washington, D.C., has been called into question after the district’s sports teams have considered moving to Virginia.  Gov. Glenn...

24/7 bus service followed by student use and safety policies

24/7 bus service followed by student use and safety policies

WMATA launches night bus service, security policies and an equity analysis
Abigail Lynn Williams, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

Following the launch of 24/7 bus service on several Metro routes on Dec. 17, 2023, students have been utilizing the service and Metro officials are implementing policies geared towards passenger equity...

Monthly Dupont walk showcases world of art

Monthly Dupont walk showcases world of art

Dupont Circle BID collaborates with embassies and artists for a self-guided walk and performances
Lizzie Graff and Ava Ramsdale January 22, 2024

Washington, D.C., residents and visitors gathered at Dupont Circle on Oct. 6 to enjoy an immersive cultural experience through the ArtWalk Dupont. On the first Friday of each month, the Dupont Circle...

White House protesters continue 42-year-long fight for peace

Activists at Lafayette Park face violence and an aging volunteer base
Will Sytsma, Staff Editor December 28, 2023

Activist Philipos Melaku-Bello saw a form of violence rather familiar to him on Friday, Oct. 13.  He sat with fellow-activist Neil, in the same place he has for four decades, when a group of 25 people...

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