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Chasing history

Chasing history

Chevy Chase grapples with exclusionary history in fight for designation
Kalie Walker, Editor-in-Chief 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...

Use of AI in newsletter sparks questions for artists

Use of AI in newsletter sparks questions for artists

AI generated art has implications for educations and careers
Ava Ramsdale, Staff Editor April 11, 2024

Students are considering the impacts of artificial intelligence on the arts after a Jan. 17 newsletter from American University’s Career Center featured an image generated using AI software. The artwork...

Building back the bees

Building back the bees

AU Beekeeping Society winter loses replaced by new colony
Beverly Freidenrich, Multimedia Contributor April 11, 2024

The American University Beekeeping Society welcomed a new colony of bees on March 20.  After a cold winter caused them to lose their hive, the club members joined together to facilitate the transfer...

Multimedia: Pledges and promises

Multimedia: Pledges and promises

Greek Life’s community experience and student concerns

This semester, AWOL’s multimedia team investigated how students feel about Greek Life on American University’s campus. This investigation comes two years after AU’s Abolish Greek Life movement....

Holi festival colors Dupont to celebrate spring

Holi festival colors Dupont to celebrate spring

Festival of colors included colored powder, performances and music
Natalie Monga, Multimedia Director April 1, 2024

The Ven at Embassy Row hosted multiple Holi festivities for D.C. residents March 24 in Dupont Circle.  Holi is a Hindu holiday that celebrates the arrival of spring. Attendees of the event watched...

Photo courtesy of Priya Doshi.

Women’s History Month and AU’s Priya Doshi place focus on DEI

Associate dean for faculty and inclusive excellence affects DEI campaigns and PR classes
Julia Cucchiara, Staff Writer March 29, 2024

During her time in public relations, Priya Doshi noticed a lack of gender diversity in who strategic messages were engaging as their intended audience.  “I think there's always this natural inclination...

Mardi Gras comes to The Wharf

Mardi Gras comes to The Wharf

Revelers celebrate last day of Carnival near the Potomac River
Ben Ackman, Photography Producer February 21, 2024

Mardi Gras revelers went to The Wharf Feb. 11 for an early celebration, ahead of the actual holiday on the following Tuesday. Mardi Gras is the last day of Carnival, a Christian festival of indulgence...

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