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Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

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Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

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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...

The Hum: Under pressure

The Hum: Under pressure

Students tackle pressures and expectations of AU internship culture

This semester the Hum team interviewed students about the internship culture at AU. We spoke to students in different years about the pressure they feel to get an internship, how they feel about the ones...

Rep. Jamie Raskin discusses polarization and Trump impeachment

Rep. Jamie Raskin discusses polarization and Trump impeachment

Local DC station to stream SOC and KPU event video
Abigail Lynn Willliams, Staff Writer September 27, 2023

Editor’s Note: This story includes mentions of suicide that may be triggering to readers. Resources are included at the bottom of this article.   U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), a three-term...

Seeking therapy at AU

Seeking therapy at AU

AU transitions services as more students are struggling with mental health
Grace Hagerman, Editor in Chief July 20, 2023

American University students have sought out more campus therapy services than ever this academic year, Executive Director of the Counseling Center Jeffrey Volkmann said. AU provides free therapy services...

The top of their game: How does AU ensure the wellbeing of its athletes on and off the field?

The top of their game: How does AU ensure the wellbeing of its athletes on and off the field?

Mia Kimm, Staff Writer December 21, 2022

Junior Player Lizzie De Guzman wakes up at 8 a.m. for American University’s varsity lacrosse practice. At 10 a.m., she practices for two and a half hours before going to her first class at 12:55 p.m....

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