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Homeless activists call for D.C. Department of Human Services Director’s resignation

McKenzie Beard September 16, 2020

Activists and community members gathered in front of the home of D.C. Department of Human Services Director Laura Zeilinger on Saturday, calling for her resignation over the quality of services provided...

Caroline Lougee

Mental Health Crises Spark a Call to Improve AU’s Counseling Services

Maya Savoie, Staff Writer September 10, 2020
A student wrote in the post about how she had witnessed two suicide attempts in dorms on campus and how they were handled, including stories about crisis response from the AU Police Department. Dalaker ended the post by requesting students share their own experiences. 
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AU Antiracist Center aims to rebrand, rebuild

Jasmine Dean, Talia Marshall, and Margaux Renee August 31, 2020
Kendi, founder of AU’s Antiracist Center, announced his move to Boston University in early June followed by an announcement via email that two members of the center’s original team, Malini Ranganathan and Christine Platt, would assume the role of interim co-directors of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center in July and would shape the new direction for the center, particularly in choosing the new director in the coming year.
Is AUx2 Enough?

Is AUx2 Enough?

Jasmine Dean, Staff Editor August 27, 2020
One major critique among students is that AUx2 has forced marginalized students to speak about their own experiences to teach more privileged students about issues such as racism and other forms of prejudice or discrimination.
Is American University really woke?

Is American University really woke?

Talia Marshall, Staff Editor August 20, 2020
“There’s a lot of lip service paid to activism,” said sophomore Elliot Williams. “But very few students are willing to put in the time and the persistence that’s necessary to hold actions, events and to follow through with their goals.”
Inclusivity Requires Accessibility: Issues with ASAC Accommodations

Inclusivity Requires Accessibility: Issues with ASAC Accommodations

Sierra Cougot, Creative Director August 13, 2020
When requesting his accommodations, Sackstein said, “I tried to get them to commit to offer rides to the quad, even for just the first week while I transitioned. But they wouldn’t budge.” “I mentioned that my friend who had an ACL tear was accommodated by her university, but they told me that this was AU,” Sackstein said.
Caroline Lougee

Racism, sexism, and abolition: a modern Greek tragedy

Katherine Long and Grace Vitaglione August 4, 2020
Reports of racist incidents and sexual misconduct connected to fraternities and sororities on anonymous Instagram pages have led many students to disaffiliate from their organizations and some to call for abolishing Greek Life.
This is not a heartwarming story

‘This is not a heartwarming story’

Benjamin S. Weiss, Fall 2019 Editor-in-Chief July 28, 2020

Ryann Ersoff wants you to know that she is not a STEM major. “Developing an app is not something that I knew how to do,” she said. “I’m very ‘communications’ and ‘literature,’ and just...

Ziyi Yuan

Boundary Breakers: Asian American Women in the film industry

Ziyi Yuan July 23, 2020
The commercial film market doesn’t provide many chances for female directors. The documentary market is more diverse than commercial films, said Jayaswal, but there is still room for improvement.
Rojeen Azadi

College students work to prioritize mental health in light of COVID-19

Katherine Long, Editor in Chief July 17, 2020
Two out of three college students don’t seek treatment for anxiety and depression, according to mental health awareness non-profit Active Minds. This doesn’t factor in the added layer of being self-quarantined and completing college courses remotely
Is American University Cybersecure?

Is American University Cybersecure?

Caitlin Colucci July 9, 2020

This story originally appeared in AWOL’s Spring 2020 magazine. See the full magazine here. An American University professor was hosting his “American 1990s” class on the video conferencing tool...

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New housing landscape, hybrid classes as AU preps for semester during pandemic

Chloe K. Li and Braeden Waddell June 18, 2020

American University unveiled its new plan Tuesday with the goal of transforming the fall semester into a socially-distanced, pandemic-proof experience while salvaging education with a mixture of in-person...

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