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Professor Profile: Kylos Brannon

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

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

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

Spotlight on student musicians

Singer-Songwriter's Hub supports student creativity
Natalie Monga, Multimedia Producer May 6, 2024

Flashback to the eclipse

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

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 2, 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

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...

Huron signals change

Huron signals change

Hiring of Huron and other reviews cause concern in faculty and staff
Benjamin Austin and Bailey Bish April 18, 2024

American University hired Huron Consulting Group as part of a wider effort to address structural budget shortfalls at AU. “Our expenses have outpaced our revenue for a series of years,” said Bronté...

Tearing down the terrace

Tearing down the terrace

TDR restructures look and layout while students hope safety addressed
Claire Gover, Multimedia Producer April 18, 2024

American University’s Terrace Dining Room will soon be a space that fosters work, socialization and relaxation, Senior Director of Dining and Auxiliary Services Ann Marie Powell said. Dining staff...

Rooted in faith

Rooted in faith

Religious students center community when approaching campus life and global issues
Marisa Álvarez and Will Sytsma April 18, 2024

Taha Vahanvaty was born into his Muslim faith. A sophomore at American University, Vahanvaty said his friends joke that he is “mega Muslim” because of how he talks about his faith. For Vahanvaty,...

State of the arts

State of the arts

Arts departments strive to create new work with budget limits
Kate Kessler and Mia Kimm April 18, 2024

When Jae K. Gee entered American University, they planned on majoring in political science. But Gee decided to switch to theater arts with a minor in political science after finding a home in AU’s theater...

Missing medications

Missing medications

Shortages, pharmacies and Student Health Center limit ADHD prescriptions
Catherine Brennan, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

American University students who rely on stimulants to treat a variety of conditions face pharmacy delays, insurance requirements, stigma and a national shortage in getting their prescriptions after transitioning...

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