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Spooky scenes at and around American University

Matheus Kogi Fugita Abrahao, Photographer • October 31, 2021

About the piece: These photos were taken mostly at the American University’s campus with two exceptions, one at Union Station and the other near H street. The inspiration for the photos are a...

“Screaming into the void”: Student housing employees feel unheard and unsupported

Understaffing and disorganization led many HRL student staffers to voice frustrations during the first semester back on campus since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Kayla Benjamin and Meredith Shimer • October 26, 2021

Most names of student employees in this story were changed to protect the identity of sources whose job security may be threatened. Their identities were confirmed with the editors of this story to ensure...

The Hum: Music in Isolation

After making music through more than a year in a pandemic, we talked to AU student musicians about how COVID-19 has affected their work.

Grace Vitaglione, Bonnie Bishop, Helena Milburn, Jessica Bates, and Braeden Waddell • April 27, 2021

https://open.spotify.com/episode/577VPZCaBfjjOu0jFmqkFN?si=0fa27e80518a44ea The Hum is a storytelling podcast dedicated to bringing untold stories to your ears. In the fifth episode of...

Tracing a Legacy: Segregation, Zoning and Wealth in Washington

An examination of D.C.’s history informs a contemporary vision for AU and the surrounding community

Margaux Renee, Staff Editor • November 30, 2020

This story was first featured in AWOL's Fall 2020 digital magazine Police responses differ across the District In October of 2020, 20-year-old Karon Hylton-Brown was riding a moped in Brightwood...

Black Lives Matter: How to amplify Black voices and support Black people

AWOL • June 3, 2020

AWOL’s editorial board has agreed that as a predominantly white newsroom based at a predominantly white institution, our goal right now should be to amplify black voices. Below, we have compiled a list...

Two AU freshmen shown in social media video using racial slur

Talia Marshall • February 20, 2020

A video of two women at American University where one, a freshman, used a racial slur circulated widely on social media Tuesday night. The video shows two women who are newly associated with the university's...

American University library hosts “Reparations for slavery: History and ongoing debates” event, featuring Dr. Ana Lucio Araujo

Jasmine Dean • February 17, 2020

Dr. Ana Lucio Araujo: author, historian and professor at Howard University, spoke to attendees from the American University community Feb. 6 about the ongoing debates and historical significance of reparations...