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Glover Gate graffitied with Pro-Palestinian messages

Glover Gate graffitied with Pro-Palestinian messages

The time and perpetrator of the vandalism is still unclear.
Ben Ackman, Photography Producer October 10, 2024

On Oct. 10, a woman driving past American University’s Glover Gate on Massachusetts Avenue rolled down her car window. “Yeah! Free Palestine!” she shouted. Several other drivers honked their horns...

HFStival rocks Washington again

HFStival rocks Washington again

The iconic alternative music festival returns after a 13-year hiatus.
Kate Kessler, Staff Editor October 9, 2024

When the band Tonic came out on stage at HFStival on Sept. 21, frontman Emerson Hart had one request for the crowd. “Let’s go back to 1996, shall we?” he said, before launching into a guitar-heavy...

Art All Night takes over Dupont

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...

DCist shutdown leaves journalism community frustrated

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...

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...

Flashback to the eclipse

Flashback to the eclipse

Students fill Main Quad to see solar phenomenon
Claire Gover, Multimedia Contributor 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...

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