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Angela Davis was “inspiring” to students, some disappointed with the “institutional” framing of the event

Talia Marshall • September 29, 2020

Black feminist and prison abolitionist Angela Davis spoke to American University students about sustainable activism, the global prison industrial complex and antiracism during a Zoom event on Sept. 18....

Former Sec. Julián Castro talks voting, advocacy with AU students

Jasmine Dean • September 21, 2020

Over 200 students tuned in to the conversation online, according to Sonali Doshi, deputy director of communications for the Kennedy Political Union, which hosted the event alongside the Sine Institute, the Latin American Student Organization, and the League of United Latin Americans Coalition.

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...

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.

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?

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?

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

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.

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Angela Davis was “inspiring” to students, some disappointed with the “institutional” framing of the event

Former Sec. Julián Castro talks voting, advocacy with AU students

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

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

AU Antiracist Center aims to rebrand, rebuild

Is AUx2 Enough?

Is American University really woke?

Inclusivity Requires Accessibility: Issues with ASAC Accommodations

Racism, sexism, and abolition: a modern Greek tragedy

‘This is not a heartwarming story’

Boundary Breakers: Asian American Women in the film industry

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

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