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Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

AWOL

Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

AWOL

Lincoln Memorial Construction Photo

The Lincoln Memorial continues its makeover

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

Framed by Flowers

Katherine Seri Chang, Staff Writer 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

Angela Davis visits AU

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...

A Tenleytown building collapsed on Tuesday

Maegan Seaman, Multimedia Director April 13, 2023

Meet Rohin Ghosh, AUs 19-year-old ANC Commissioner

Meet Rohin Ghosh, AU’s 19-year-old ANC Commissioner

Francine Worsoff, Staff Writer March 30, 2023

A self-professed socialist, Rohin Ghosh said he began pursuing activism in high school. Ghosh said his parents, who both work in Silicon Valley, were on board with their son’s decision to fly across...

Free period products now available on campus

Free period products now available on campus

Kalie Walker, Staff Editor March 30, 2023

Free period products are now available in many women’s and gender-neutral bathrooms across campus. American University began installing period product dispensers in early February in accordance with...

Freshens plans to add more food options two months after its initial opening

Freshens plans to add more food options two months after its initial opening

Caleb Ogilvie, Staff Editor March 9, 2023

Freshens, one of AU’s newer food venues, plans to offer more options at their storefront after spring break, according to a university news release. American University said on March 1 that they would...

Three months later: students continue to protest against sexual assault on campus

Three months later: students continue to protest against sexual assault on campus

AU students walked out of their classrooms to protest administrative inaction towards sexual violence on campus on Wednesday, Feb. 22. The protest involved students listening to speakers, making signs...

“Bat Boy” production adapts scenes due to its content

“Bat Boy” production adapts scenes due to its content

Kate Kessler, Staff Writer February 24, 2023

A new American University Theatre Program musical debuted on Feb. 16. However, “Bat Boy” comes with a content warning.   “Bat Boy” is about a half-bat/half-boy named Edgar who tries...

The lasting impact of antisemitism on campus

The lasting impact of antisemitism on campus

Students received another email from President Sylvia Burwell at the start of the spring semester addressing the rise of antisemitism and how American University is working on critical areas to confront...

AU students mourn the loss of Tyre Nichols at campus vigil

AU students mourn the loss of Tyre Nichols at campus vigil

Jack Ford, Photographer February 20, 2023

American University students gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor Tyre Nichols on Feb. 15. Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, died as a result of a beating by Memphis police officers on Jan. 10. ...

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