Thomas Cortez said that he didn’t realize the lifesaving capability of Narcan – until he knew someone who overdosed. The medication saved their life. A Tennessee native and a student...

This semester, the Ripped from the Wall podcast team analyzed American University’s International Accelerator Program or IAP. The team looked into whether and how the program helps to support first-year...

Daniel Kerr is the associate director of American University’s Public History program and the founder of the Humanities Truck program. Kerr specializes in community history, oral history and public history....

Content Warning: This photo essay includes mentions of sexual assault. On Nov. 10, 2022, American University students walked out of their classes to protest sexual violence and...

Within Edwin Santos’ first year on campus he said he decided to start an organization to connect the Latino community.  After brainstorming this idea, Santos co-founded Latinos En Acción, LEA, in...

AU students and D.C. residents celebrated the city’s art and culture in Tenleytown on Sept. 30 at Art All Night, an annual event that spotlights various artists in the city. Throughout the night,...

The Writers Guild of America strike reached an agreement with Hollywood Studios after striking for 148 days, according to a video posted by the WGA on Sept. 28. American University students and professors...

  Members of the American University community gathered outside Mary Graydon Center on Oct. 2 to witness the university's Second Annual Progress Pride Flag Raising. The original raising...

Editor’s Note: This story includes mentions of suicide that may be triggering to readers. Resources are included at the bottom of this article.   U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), a three-term...

Tens of thousands of people gathered in New York City on Sept. 17 to protest the U.S.’s use of fossil fuels. Protesters from Washington D.C. and the surrounding area–including students from American...

Volunteers from Starbucks Workers United gathered on Sept. 14 outside of the Starbucks on New Mexico Avenue to demonstrate against the company’s anti-union policies. The organizers explained their...