Spring Issue 36

A Balanced Plate? Exploring AU’s Food Systems

Understanding how students perceive AU’s food and the campus communities that contribute to the supply.

Ben Ackman, Chase Gorman, Claire Gover, Conny Galvez, Emma Pierce, Natalie Monga, Sophie Koz, Vanessa Levins, and Zori Rouleau • April 17, 2025

Do American University’s food systems provide students and community members with nutritious, sustainable, and accessible food on campus? This semester, AWOL’s multimedia team explored this question,...

Ripped from the Wall: A look into AU Abroad

What’s behind AU’s study abroad ranking?

Marisa Álvarez, Ritika Shroff, Sage Duarte, Derek Springer, and Grace Manson • April 16, 2025

This semester, the Ripped from the Wall team looked into American University’s study abroad program. The episode examines student experiences abroad, costs for different programs and a comparison between...

Spring Issue 36

Letter from the editor

Alexia Partouche, Editor in Chief • April 15, 2025

Dear Reader, Thank you for picking up the 36th issue of AWOL’s magazine. We appreciate everyone who takes the time to engage with the work our staff produces. AWOL is dedicated to covering American...