Recent Stories - AWOL

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

The iconic abolitionist left students questioning racist institutions

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....

Racism, sexism, and abolition: a modern Greek tragedy

Reports of racist incidents and sexual misconduct connected to fraternities and sororities on anonymous Instagram pages have led many students to disaffiliate from their organizations and some to call for abolishing Greek Life.

Katherine Long and Grace Vitaglione • August 4, 2020

Reports of racist incidents and sexual misconduct connected to fraternities and sororities on anonymous Instagram pages have led many students to disaffiliate from their organizations and some to call for abolishing Greek Life.

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

Katherine Long, Editor in Chief • July 17, 2020

Two out of three college students don’t seek treatment for anxiety and depression, according to mental health awareness non-profit Active Minds. This doesn’t factor in the added layer of being self-quarantined and completing college courses remotely

Is American University Cybersecure?

The transition to online classes reveals new vulnerabilities

Caitlin Colucci • July 9, 2020

This story originally appeared in AWOL’s Spring 2020 magazine. See the full magazine here. An American University professor was hosting his “American 1990s” class on the video conferencing tool...