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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...

A Tenleytown building collapsed on Tuesday

Maegan Seaman, Multimedia Director • April 13, 2023

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

From Silicon Valley to D.C. socialist activist, Ghosh has become one of the youngest Advisory Neighborhood Committee commissioners.

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

AU starts providing period products in accordance with the Period Product Act

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

Caleb Ogilvie, Managing 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

Content Warning: This photo essay includes descriptions of sexual assault

Maegan Seaman, Grace Higgins, Benjamin Austin, and Jack Ford • March 6, 2023

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

Kate Kessler, Staff Editor • 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

Students express emotions on antisemitic incidents on campus

Marisa Álvarez, Leehy Gertner, and Matheus Kogi Fugita Abrahão • February 22, 2023

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

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. ...

Student-led vigil honors the victims of Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay shooting: a photo essay

Matheus Kogi Fugita Abrahão and Mia Kimm • February 20, 2023

American University affinity groups held a vigil on Feb. 1 to recognize those who died in the shootings at Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, California. The attendees gathered at AU’s Woods-Brown Amphitheater...

The Rise of Abolishment

A look back at American University Student Government’s activities throughout the fall 2022 semester.

Antonio Osso, Staff Writer • February 9, 2023

American University Student Government began legislating this semester after electing a new speaker on Jan. 29. Many issues from last semester -- where officials resigned and advocates to abolish the legislative...

Seeing Red: a photo essay

Content Warning: this photo essay includes descriptions of sexual assault.

Maegan Seaman, Multimedia Director • December 29, 2022

After a recent incident of sexual assault in Leonard Hall, American University students walked out of class on Nov. 10 to protest sexual violence and the administration's response, according to an Instagram...