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DC's march for transgender youth autonomy

DC’s march for transgender youth autonomy

Benjamin Austin, Staff Editor May 3, 2023

Queer Youth Assemble organized the “March for Queer & Trans Youth Autonomy” which took place March 31 to mark the International Day of Transgender Visibility, according to the organization's website....

Campus Beautification at AU

Campus Beautification at AU

Benjamin Austin, Staff Editor May 1, 2023

Workers from American University were joined by students and volunteers from the Washington, D.C. community to help beautify AU's campus on April 11 and 12. Plants were placed, mulch was spread and...

Drooping rose sat over other plants in the Community Garden.

Growing Community

Maegan Seaman, Multimedia Director April 26, 2023

In late 2021, American University announced an approved campus plan that included the construction of an upcoming athletics complex. The project, titled the Meltzer Center and Sports Center Annex, is slated...

The cost of minimum wage

The cost of minimum wage

The impact of DC’s new tipped service law
Bailey Bish, Staff Editor April 25, 2023

On Nov. 8, 2022, Raif Ahmed was sitting on his friend’s couch and decided to glance at a New York Times poll for the results of a new ballot initiative that would change how tipped workers are compensated...

Safety at a crossroads

Safety at a crossroads

DC’s work to improve traffic safety, and how advocates are pushing for change
Elizabeth Scott, Staff Writer April 25, 2023

Washington, D.C., residents will receive more traffic safety protections in the coming year as the District moves to further the Vision Zero initiative; however, traffic crashes are still occurring. The...

Ukraine Protest

Protestors support Ukraine on anniversary of invasion

Protestors participate in a vigil and protest in support of Ukraine
Jack Ford, Photographer April 21, 2023

Lincoln Memorial Construction Photo

The Lincoln Memorial continues its makeover

A new visitor center will be added to the memorial to honor the historical significance of the memorial
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, Multimedia Contributor 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

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

A Tenleytown building collapsed on Tuesday

Maegan Seaman, Multimedia Director April 13, 2023

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

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

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...

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