Dear reader, Thank you for picking up a copy of AWOL’s 34th magazine issue. We appreciate everyone who takes the time to read, watch and listen to the work that our staff works so hard to produce. AWOL...

The Ven at Embassy Row hosted multiple Holi festivities for D.C. residents March 24 in Dupont Circle.  Holi is a Hindu holiday that celebrates the arrival of spring. Attendees of the event watched...

During her time in public relations, Priya Doshi noticed a lack of gender diversity in who strategic messages were engaging as their intended audience.  “I think there's always this natural inclination...

American University student’s ability to attend sports games in Washington, D.C., has been called into question after the district’s sports teams have considered moving to Virginia.  Gov. Glenn...

Following the launch of 24/7 bus service on several Metro routes on Dec. 17, 2023, students have been utilizing the service and Metro officials are implementing policies geared towards passenger equity...

Mardi Gras revelers went to The Wharf Feb. 11 for an early celebration, ahead of the actual holiday on the following Tuesday. Mardi Gras is the last day of Carnival, a Christian festival of indulgence...

D.C. residents celebrated the Lunar New Year Feb. 11 with parades that included groups from across the district.  Chinatown was decorated with red and yellow banners as several dances, songs and other...

The Veloric Center of Entrepreneurship at the Kogod School of Business supports student-built small businesses. The Veloric Center of Entrepreneurship, located in the Don Meyers Technology and Innovation...

Madison Shomaker, a current master’s student at American University, said that she was seriously considering applying to AU’s anthropology doctorate program, but was taken aback after finding out about...

On Dec. 15, 2023, American University sent out an email announcing the discontinuation of vending machines providing coronavirus tests on campus. The update pointed to a third-party vendor, Shield T-3,...

Washington, D.C., residents and visitors gathered at Dupont Circle on Oct. 6 to enjoy an immersive cultural experience through the ArtWalk Dupont. On the first Friday of each month, the Dupont Circle...

Chioma Nwomeh wanted a school with opportunities to learn from her Black peers in Washington, D.C.  Now a senior, Nwomeh said she found those opportunities at American University after she applied...