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American University ESports team establishes itself as an official club sport

The club describes its plans moving forward after surviving the probationary year.

Kate Kessler, Staff Editor • May 8, 2023

American University’s ESports team finished its probationary year as a club sport and is now looking to expand its presence on campus, the team’s president Emma Morrison, who uses she/they pronouns,...

Students visit AU dining for celebrity chef

The Food Network celebrity chef brought Thai food to TDR and Paper Lantern

Caleb Oglivie, Staff Writer • May 5, 2023

When Senior Mara Shepard finished dinner, she wasn’t sure where to put her plate. Shepard said she was in the Terrace Dining Room, TDR, for the first time to meet Food Network Chef Jet Tila and faced...

Encampment clearings displace people experiencing homelessness

NPS cleared McPherson Square as part of DC government’s encampment cleaning efforts

Sloan Cole, Maegan Seaman, and Jack Ford • May 4, 2023

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, DMHHS, cleared an encampment located near 13th and G Street NW on April 27, and an encampment located at 111 Massachusetts Ave. SE on April...

DC’s march for transgender youth autonomy

Benjamin Austin, Staff Editor • May 3, 2023

Queer Youth Assemble organized the “March for Queer & Trans Youth Autonomy” which took place March 31 to mark the International Day of Transgender Visibility, according to the organization's website....

Campus Beautification at AU

Benjamin Austin, Staff Editor • May 1, 2023

Workers from American University were joined by students and volunteers from the Washington, D.C. community to help beautify AU's campus on April 11 and 12. Plants were placed, mulch was spread and...

Growing Community

Maegan Seaman, Multimedia Director • April 26, 2023

In late 2021, American University announced an approved campus plan that included the construction of an upcoming athletics complex. The project, titled the Meltzer Center and Sports Center Annex, is slated...

The cost of minimum wage

The impact of DC’s new tipped service law

Bailey Bish, Staff Editor • April 25, 2023

On Nov. 8, 2022, Raif Ahmed was sitting on his friend’s couch and decided to glance at a New York Times poll for the results of a new ballot initiative that would change how tipped workers are compensated...

Safety at a crossroads

DC’s work to improve traffic safety, and how advocates are pushing for change

Elizabeth Scott, Staff Writer • April 25, 2023

Washington, D.C., residents will receive more traffic safety protections in the coming year as the District moves to further the Vision Zero initiative; however, traffic crashes are still occurring. The...

Protestors support Ukraine on anniversary of invasion

Protestors participate in a vigil and protest in support of Ukraine

Jack Ford, Photographer • April 21, 2023

The Lincoln Memorial continues its makeover

A new visitor center will be added to the memorial to honor the historical significance of the memorial

Ariana Taborga, Staff Writer • April 19, 2023

The Lincoln Memorial began construction in March to expand the monument with an educational exhibit. D.C. college students said they are excited to see the new addition once it is completed. The exhibit,...

Framed by Flowers

Katherine Seri Chang, Multimedia Contributor • April 17, 2023

A message from the photographer: Last month, the cherry blossoms of DC were in peak bloom. Despite frequent showers and hectic traffic, many came down to the Tidal Basin to take photos with their...

Angela Davis visits AU

AU groups host long-time activist

Grace Higgins, Staff Writer • April 17, 2023

Angela Davis, a longtime activist, spoke at American University on March 23 about her life and work. Davis was hosted by the Kennedy Political Union, Students for Change and Students for a Just Society...