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The Rise of Abolishment

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

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...

Campus in Bloom: a photo essay

Campus in Bloom: a photo essay

Matheus Kogi Fugita Abrahão, Photographer December 29, 2022

Despite their small size, flowers are big subjects of study when it comes to photography. They present a variety of shapes, colors, textures and forms, but at the same time they are always overlooked...

Restrooms restructured

Restrooms restructured

New policy changes present challenges for gender-nonconforming students.
Neal Franklin, Editor in Chief December 29, 2022

Sophomore Cameron Eller, the trans and nonbinary coordinator for the LGBTQ+ student advocacy and programming group, AU Pride, toured the university as a prospective student before the 2021-2022 academic...

Fall festivities at AU

Fall festivities at AU

The Fall Festival and Farmer’s Market draw students to the quad.
Aidan Jacketta, Staff Writer December 29, 2022

The Fall Festival overtook the quad with featured live music and various booths on the afternoon of Oct. 5. The festival was an addition to American University’s weekly farmer’s market.   Students...

Drinkable donations at American University

The Davenport Coffee Lounge’s drink of the month program partners with student organizations for coffee fundraisers

The Davenport Coffee Lounge’s drink-of-the-month program, which allows student organizations to partner with the Dav to fundraise, has become a top seller for the coffee shop and student organizations.   Though...

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