Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

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Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

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Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

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Benjamin Austin

Benjamin Austin, Staff Editor

Benjamin Austin (He/Him) is a senior studying journalism. He enjoys biking, skiing, camping, and reading.

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Protestors reject DOGE and Elon Musk

Protestors reject DOGE and Elon Musk

Ben Ackman, Benjamin Austin, and Daisy Bateman
February 10, 2025
Thousands rally at the Lincoln Memorial days before Trump’s inauguration

Thousands rally at the Lincoln Memorial days before Trump’s inauguration

Benjamin Austin, Conny Galvez, and Natalie Monga
February 7, 2025
A photographer frames a shot of the Capitol as Proud Boys look on.

In downtown Washington, President Trump’s supporters celebrate, shiver and gloat

Ben Ackman and Benjamin Austin
January 22, 2025
$16,182: AU's Wage Gap

$16,182: AU’s Wage Gap

Benjamin Austin, Staff Editor
December 3, 2024
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[Photo] How a Community Protests: GW Encampment memories remain after police clearing

Caleb Ogilvie and Kalie Walker
September 18, 2024
Huron signals change

Huron signals change

Benjamin Austin and Bailey Bish
April 18, 2024

Multimedia: Pledges and promises

Maegan Seaman, Benjamin Austin, Michelle Miramontes, Ben Ackman, Katherine Seri Chang, Beverly Freidenrich, Kathryn Gilroy, Claire Gover, Charles Hutchinson, Emerson Katz, Bennett Lane, Garren McCauley, Natalie Monga, Benjamin Noenickx, and Nico Roldan
April 10, 2024
Accessibility Uncovered

Accessibility Uncovered

Maegan Seaman, Benjamin Austin, Michelle Miramontes, Ben Ackman, Beverly Freidenrich, Kathryn Gilroy, Claire Gover, Alyssa Guevaram, Vanessa Levins, Natalie Monga, Benjamin Noenickx, Emma Pierce, Zori Rouleau, Nico Roldan, and Callie Whicker
November 29, 2023
From respective FY2022 consolidated financial reports. Totals are without donor restrictions. Schools are pulled from AU's list of schools used for internal market comparisons. Graph created with Datawrapper.

Behind the budget

Benjamin Austin, Olivia Bohart, and Arati Periyannan
November 28, 2023
New York City climate stike

New York City climate stike

Benjamin Austin, Staff Editor
September 21, 2023
March on Washington 60th anniversary

March on Washington 60th anniversary

Benjamin Austin, Staff Editor
August 31, 2023
A statue against a clear blue sky in the area behind the Katzen Arts Center.

Campus oddities

Benjamin Austin, Staff Editor
July 20, 2023

Clawing for school spirit

Jessica Bates, Maegan Seaman, Grace Higgins, Kathryn Gilroy, Katherine Seri Chang, Benjamin Austin, Jack Ford, Emma Pierce, Michelle Miramontes, and Andrew Murray
July 20, 2023
DC's march for transgender youth autonomy

DC’s march for transgender youth autonomy

Benjamin Austin, Staff Editor
May 3, 2023
Campus Beautification at AU

Campus Beautification at AU

Benjamin Austin, Staff Editor
May 1, 2023
Three months later: students continue to protest against sexual assault on campus

Three months later: students continue to protest against sexual assault on campus

Maegan Seaman, Grace Higgins, Benjamin Austin, and Jack Ford
March 6, 2023
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