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Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

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Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

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

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

Protestors from around the country gathered in Washington to voice their concerns for the new presidency at the People’s March.
Benjamin Austin, Conny Galvez, and Natalie Monga February 7, 2025

Thousands rallied on Jan. 18 at the People’s March in Washington to advocate for women’s rights ahead of President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Activists showed up in support of various...

In the shadow of the presidential election, Women’s Marchers seek hope from one another

In the shadow of the presidential election, Women’s Marchers seek hope from one another

The future of reproductive rights is murky. Still, activists are finding determination in solidarity.
Will Sytsma and Ben Ackman January 15, 2025

In the early afternoon on Nov. 9, 2024, protestors gathered at Washington’s Columbus Circle as the bass of a distant go-go band thumped through Union Station. They took photos with their signs by the...

Community Profile: Daniella Senior

Community Profile: Daniella Senior

Entrepreneur with a platform for change
Paul Caruso, Staff Writer April 15, 2024

Daniella Senior is an entrepreneur, immigrant and Spring 2024 Sine fellow. At 34 years old, Senior is the founder of Colada Shop, owner of Serenata and co-founder of Bresca. Senior is hosting a Sine Institute...

Free period products now available on campus

Free period products now available on campus

AU starts providing period products in accordance with the Period Product Act
Kalie Walker, Staff Editor March 30, 2023

Free period products are now available in many women’s and gender-neutral bathrooms across campus. American University began installing period product dispensers in early February in accordance with...

Reproductive Rights v. Dobbs

Reproductive Rights v. Dobbs

The overturn of Roe v. Wade leaves a lasting impact throughout campus and Washington, DC.
Kathryn Gilroy, Zoe Kallenekos, and Grace Higgins December 21, 2022

On June 24, the Supreme Court overturned the almost 50-year precedent of Roe v. Wade, which protected the constitutional right to an abortion. In the 2022 case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization,...

Unprepared for periods

Unprepared for periods

With a spike in period poverty around the country, AU students question whether the university cares about their menstrual needs.
Casey Bacot and Shreya Jyotishi December 21, 2022

American University provides menstrual products in three out of 44 buildings on campus as of November 2022. Therefore, menstruating students have limited access to free menstrual products on AU’s campus.    American...

The District After Dark: Keeping Sex Workers on the Street

The District After Dark: Keeping Sex Workers on the Street

Ashley Dejean March 8, 2012
As we’re sleeping soundly in bed or buckling down in the library for an all-nighter, the city we know undergoes a transformation.
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