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Protester holds a sign in support of Turkey outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence.

Protesters remember the 103rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

Several Hundred Armenians protested the Turkish Ambassador's residence on the 103rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
Michael Karlis, Web Director April 26, 2018

Hundreds of Turks and Armenians gathered at Sheridan Circle in Northwest Washington on Tuesday to protest for what each side says is “the truth” about the Armenian Genocide. Both sides convinced...

More Than A One-Time Problem

More Than A One-Time Problem

How single use products are hurting AU’s progress with minimizing waste
Katya Podkovyroff Lewis, Writer/PR Director April 19, 2018

Courtesy of: AU Dining On Wednesday, Mar. 21, American University was closed due to weather conditions. Students were told that the Terrace Dining Room would operate on normal dining hours, but other...

Monument Valley is a red-sand desert located in Arizona and Utah.

Portraits of our Planet

Photo essay on National Parks
Emily Watkins, Photographer April 18, 2018

    Gentlemen, why in heaven’s name this haste? You have time enough. […] Ages and ages lie before you. Why sacrifice the present to the...

AUSG Presidential Candidate Jarryd Delaney

AUSG Presidential Candidate Jarryd Delaney

Criticized for social media posts and confusing past
Michael Karlis, Web Director April 1, 2018
The campaign of Junior Jarryd Delaney, an AUSG Presidential Candidate, is facing criticism this week after social media posts from 2015 and 2016 surfaced in which Delaney supports conservative viewpoints.

The Gray Area

January 10, 2018

The Gray Area is a short documentary about cannabis culture and legality in the nation's capital. It explores how cannabis businesses are able to operate under the current cannabis law, and it delves into...

Why Us? The alt-right’s assault on American University

Why Us? The alt-right’s assault on American University

A litany of hateful acts mar AU’s recent history
Benjamin S. Weiss, Fall 2019 Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2017

Art by Hannah Tiner On Tuesday, Sept. 26, American University opened another chapter in its sordid history of racist acts on campus with the school’s second high-profile racially motivated incident...

Protesters marching down the street with a banner that reads, "Make Dreamers a Reality."

Students Walkout for DREAMers

Stephanie Lopez, Staff Editor November 16, 2017

“Let’s march for the DREAMers,” shouts Erika Soto, a student organizer for United We Dream and American University (AU) student. After weeks of planning, Soto was finally seeing her hard work realized...

Ripped From The Wall: Episode 1, The Mysterious Holding Cell

Ripped From The Wall: Episode 1, The Mysterious Holding Cell

A Journalism Audio Experience
Zach Vallese and Sameera Rajwade November 6, 2017

AWOL is bringing an audio component to our repertoire of subversive journalism. In our new podcast, Ripped from the Wall, we harken back to our original message of hard-hitting, investigative reporting...

U.S. AFRICOM

A “Forgotten War:” America’s Military Campaign in Africa

Benjamin S. Weiss, Fall 2019 Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2017

The White House met its quota of offensive behavior this week as the leader of the free world traded blows with a soldier’s widow. America’s news cycle was dominated by Myeshia Johnson’s account...

Las Vegas sign

Opinion||: Look for the Helpers

Antoinette D'Addario, PR Director October 16, 2017

While many argue bigger is better, America seems to be taking this challenge to new heights lately. Barely a year has passed since Omar Mateen killed 49 people at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, which...

A food truck at the Boston Freedom Rally.

Lessons Learned at Boston’s Hempfest

Michael Karlis, Web Director October 4, 2017

“Bong rips are $20, dabs are $10, and edibles are $10,” said a disheveled looking man with a long, white beard as the Grateful Dead plays on vinyl in the background. This was Hempfest. This...

People at the Women's March.

Fall 2017 Photo Essay Submission Drive for AWOL

Melany Rochester, Spring 2019 Photo & Videography Director October 2, 2017

Got a photo essay? We are currently accepting submissions for photo essays for Fall 2017 issue until October 22nd! If you'd like to submit, please fill out the form and follow instructions here. We...

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