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Leasing litigation

Leasing litigation

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

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

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

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....

Ripped from the Wall: Worries over Workday

This semester, the Ripped from the Wall podcast team investigated American University’s switch to the HR and payment app Workday. After transitioning, some students we spoke to said their payment was...

The Hum: Under pressure

This semester the Hum team interviewed students about the internship culture at AU. We spoke to students in different years about the pressure they feel to get an internship, how they feel about the ones...

Holi festival colors Dupont to celebrate spring

Holi festival colors Dupont to celebrate spring

Natalie Monga, Photographer 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

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...

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

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

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...

Mardi Gras comes to The Wharf

Mardi Gras comes to The Wharf

Ben Ackman, Multimedia 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...

Lunar New Year celebrated in Chinatown

Lunar New Year celebrated in Chinatown

Natalie Monga, Photographer February 21, 2024

D.C. residents celebrated the Lunar New Year Feb. 11 with parades that included groups from across the district.  Chinatown was decorated with red and yellow banners as several dances, songs and other...

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