Recent Stories - AWOL

Art All Night takes over Dupont

Dupont’s Art All Night showcased live performances, exhibits, and local artists at venues across the neighborhood.

Emma Pierce, Staff Editor • October 9, 2024

On Sept. 27 and 28, Washington, D.C. hosted a series of Art All Night exhibitions across various neighborhoods. On Sept. 28, Dupont had Art All Night shows at the Dupont Circle, Dupont Underground, O Street...

How a Community Protests: GW Encampment memories remain after police clearing

While three protestors look back and praise the encampment, advocacy experts compare the encampment’s tactics to GW’s and MPD’s response

Caleb Ogilvie and Kalie Walker • September 18, 2024

Editor’s Note: The AP Style Israel-Hamas Topical Guide is “calling the present conflict between Israel and the militant Palestinian group Hamas a war, given the widespread and ongoing nature of military...

Transgender students report feelings of safety, but incomplete support

In the face of nationwide hate crimes, students say decades-long work is not yet done

Will Sytsma, Staff Editor • August 13, 2024

Content Warning: This article describes suicide and violence against transgender people. When Gabe Michelangelo was weighing which colleges to apply to, his transgender identity was one of...

DCist shutdown leaves journalism community frustrated

WAMU finance decision causes cuts with little notice

Ava Ramsdale, Staff Editor • July 22, 2024

Journalists and community members said they were upset and outraged after the local news organization DCist was shut down by its parent company WAMU, which is owned by American University, in February. Martin...

AU president search had limited student, late faculty input

President choice crucial in challenging time for universities

Jacob Mittleman, Staff Writer • May 10, 2024

After months of deliberation, the American University presidential search committee finished its search for AU’s next president. The decision involved reviewing applicants for someone who is a community...

Professor Profile: Kylos Brannon

A video DJ mixes on the fly

Ben Ackman and Kathryn Gilroy • May 8, 2024

Architecture restricts skaters and people at bus station benches

Features aim to prevent certain behaviors like skating and sleeping on architecture

Katherine Seri Chang, Multimedia Contributor • May 8, 2024

American University and public bus benches use bars to restrict skaters and people experiencing homelessness, respectively. Hostile architecture is generally defined as architecture designed to curb...

DC’s fight for statehood continues after centuries of advocacy

Taxation without representation, race and lobbying central to statehood movement

Kathryn Gilroy, Managing Editor • May 6, 2024

Citizens in Washington, D.C., have been fighting for statehood and representation in Congress for 219 years, but recently, the fight has expanded past the district's borders. Nebraska State Sen. Danielle...

Spotlight on student musicians

Singer-Songwriter's Hub supports student creativity

Natalie Monga, Multimedia Producer • May 6, 2024

Flashback to the eclipse

Students fill Main Quad to see solar phenomenon

Claire Gover, Multimedia Producer • May 6, 2024

American University students sat on the Main Quad April 8 to view a solar eclipse that crossed the United States. AU’s College of Arts and Science hosted The Great American Eclipse Viewing Party...

Potential divestment, disclosure and policy targets following SJP demands

An analysis of AU and GW finances, a former defense contractor trustee and student disciplinary policies

Neal Franklin, Editor in Chief • May 3, 2024

Editor's Note: The AP Style Israel-Hamas Topical Guide is “calling the present conflict between Israel and the militant Palestinian group Hamas a war, given the widespread and ongoing nature...

Construction in MGC and new buildings offers glimpse of campus future

$103 Million Student Thriving Complex and MGC under construction

Ben Ackman and Katherine Seri Chang • April 24, 2024

Renovations are underway in Mary Graydon Center and Butler Pavilion as part of American University’s Student Thriving Complex initiative. The Sports Center Annex and Meltzer Center are also in the process...