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A mourner for Charlie Kirk holds an electric candle at the vigil for Charlie Kirk in the School of International Service Founders Room on Sept. 15.

Charlie Kirk’s legacy celebrated, debated at vigil

Organizers of a Sept. 15 vigil for the slain conservative activist said Kirk was an early political inspiration to them. Others came to protest Kirk’s views.
Ben Ackman, Photography Producer November 20, 2025

When Luke Brown first discovered Charlie Kirk, he said, it was during the COVID-19 pandemic, through a YouTube video that just came up on his phone. “It was in the like, you know, ‘Conservative...

New CSI policy for clubs causes delays and confusion

New CSI policy for clubs causes delays and confusion

AU’s Center for Student Involvement added 55 pages of new policies this semester, including a non-discrimination policy. While some clubs tackled continuing delays, others were forced to reexamine their clubs' identity.
Stevie Rosenfeld, Staff Editor November 10, 2025

Editors’ note: Over the summer, the Center for Student Involvement rejected AWOL’s application for re-registration. No one who was in correspondence with CSI over AWOL’s re-application was involved...

Jo Lebale performing at an open mic night.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at AU

Student leaders organized cultural events to celebrate and build community.
Conny Galvez and Henry Humes November 5, 2025

American University’s student organizations hosted open mic nights, celebrations, and dancing to bring cultural traditions to and celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, which runs from Sept. 15 and Oct 15....

Queens of Go-Go

Celebrating Go-Go and Cumbia in the District

Washington’s official music genre meets traditional Colombian rhythms for a night of dancing at Anthem Row.
Miles Hazo, Multimedia Contributor and PR Staff Member October 27, 2025

District residents gathered at Anthem Row on Sept. 14 to watch live music at GoGo & Cumbia, an event highlighting the vibrant go-go and cumbia music scenes in Washington and the active community of...

DC Art All Night showcases incarcerated artists

DC Art All Night showcases incarcerated artists

Behind Behind Bars exhibit has art and poetry created by clients of the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
Sophia Berumen, Multimedia Contributor October 6, 2025

On Sept. 13, “Beauty Behind Bars: The Transformative Power of Art in Confinement,” hosted at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, spotlighted visual art and poetry created by current and formerly incarcerated...

A mural by Uncle Wink outside the Office for Neighborhood Safety and Engagement.

Charges, Contracts and Campaigns: The Saga of Ward 8’s Council Seat

D.C. Councilmember Trayon White’s alleged acceptance of bribes led to his expulsion – and an unclear political future in Ward 8
PJ Cunningham, Staff Writer May 18, 2025

Former Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White is running for his seat again after councilmembers unanimously voted him out on Feb. 4 following bribery charges. White announced his re-election campaign in...

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...

Circus at the Yards

Circus at the Yards

Emma Pierce, Staff Editor December 5, 2023

The Yards Park, located along the Anacostia River, hosted the circus event “Side Yards at Yards Park” on Nov. 3. The free event included appearances from fortune tellers, aerialists, a sword swallower,...

FALL ISSUE 33

FALL ISSUE 33

The 33rd edition of AWOL magazine is out now.
Grace Hagerman, Editor in Chief November 30, 2023

https://issuu.com/awol/docs/f23_mag_proof  

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