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The Gaza Solidarity Sukkah by the hours

The Gaza Solidarity Sukkah by the hours

The structure, erected by student demonstrators, stood for fewer than four hours before being dismantled.
Ben Ackman and Will Sytsma October 30, 2024

At 9 a.m. on Oct. 23, a small cadre of activists stood over a pile of white PVC pipes and cellophane snack bags by Woods Gate next to Hurst Hall. By 9:15, they had raised a skeletal frame supported by...

How a Community Protests: GW Encampment memories remain after police clearing

How a Community Protests: GW Encampment memories remain after police clearing

While three protestors look back and praise the encampment, advocacy experts compare the encampment’s tactics to GW’s and MPD’s response
Caleb Ogilvie and Kalie Walker September 18, 2024

Editor’s Note: The AP Style Israel-Hamas Topical Guide is “calling the present conflict between Israel and the militant Palestinian group Hamas a war, given the widespread and ongoing nature of military...

AU president search had limited student, late faculty input

AU president search had limited student, late faculty input

President choice crucial in challenging time for universities
Jacob Mittleman, Staff Writer May 10, 2024

After months of deliberation, the American University presidential search committee finished its search for AU’s next president. The decision involved reviewing applicants for someone who is a community...

Potential divestment, disclosure and policy targets following SJP demands

Potential divestment, disclosure and policy targets following SJP demands

An analysis of AU and GW finances, a former defense contractor trustee and student disciplinary policies
Neal Franklin, Editor in Chief May 2, 2024

  Editor's Note: The AP Style Israel-Hamas Topical Guide is “calling the present conflict between Israel and the militant Palestinian group Hamas a war, given the widespread and ongoing nature...

Huron signals change

Huron signals change

Hiring of Huron and other reviews cause concern in faculty and staff
Benjamin Austin and Bailey Bish April 18, 2024

American University hired Huron Consulting Group as part of a wider effort to address structural budget shortfalls at AU. “Our expenses have outpaced our revenue for a series of years,” said Bronté...

Missing medications

Missing medications

Shortages, pharmacies and Student Health Center limit ADHD prescriptions
Catherine Brennan, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

American University students who rely on stimulants to treat a variety of conditions face pharmacy delays, insurance requirements, stigma and a national shortage in getting their prescriptions after transitioning...

On medical leave

On medical leave

Absence requests impact college life for those facing health issues
Lily Tierney, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Chiara Beyer, an American University sophomore, missed three weeks of classes after being hospitalized for a kidney infection. “It was such a surreal experience,” Beyer said. “When you’re fainting...

Multimedia: Pledges and promises

Multimedia: Pledges and promises

Greek Life’s community experience and student concerns

This semester, AWOL’s multimedia team investigated how students feel about Greek Life on American University’s campus. This investigation comes two years after AU’s Abolish Greek Life movement....

Ripped from the Wall: Worries over Workday

Ripped from the Wall: Worries over Workday

Some student workers experience pay delay with new payment app

This semester, the Ripped from the Wall podcast team investigated American University’s switch to the HR and payment app Workday. After transitioning, some students we spoke to said their payment was...

Admissions halt casts doubt on anthropology Ph.D. program

Admissions halt casts doubt on anthropology Ph.D. program

Students left in the dark about anthropology doctoral program’s future at AU
Stella Camerlengo, Staff Editor February 5, 2024

Madison Shomaker, a current master’s student at American University, said that she was seriously considering applying to AU’s anthropology doctorate program, but was taken aback after finding out about...

AU amid a pandemic

AU amid a pandemic

COVID continues to have an impact on the student experience, safety and academics
Tom Langford and Jack Lunder January 29, 2024

On Dec. 15, 2023, American University sent out an email announcing the discontinuation of vending machines providing coronavirus tests on campus. The update pointed to a third-party vendor, Shield T-3,...

Behind the budget

Behind the budget

A $30.8 million deficit causes a push for budget tightening
Benjamin Austin, Olivia Bohart, and Arati Periyannan November 28, 2023

American University confirmed a $30.8 million deficit for the 2024 fiscal year, according to an Oct. 17 budget update. Two questions loom over this year’s deficit: How did it happen? And what are the...

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