Campus Life

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As University solicits donations from alumni, majority of AU students graduate with debt

By Abigail Pritchard and Phoebe Damsky | April 25

The University continues to fundraise through alumni and campaigns.

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Student Government President Chyna Brodie temporarily suspended from position

By Abigail Turner and Vera Tsang | April 22

Brodie faces suspension, other sanctions for violations of Ethical and Judicial Standards

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Women’s Initiative’s Take Back the Night rally sparks conversation about sexual violence, state of mental health support on campus

By Maeve Fishel | April 22

Attendees shared stories of sexual violence and called for changes to AU’s mental health resources

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Kal Penn speaks about the South Asian experience, film and politics at KPU’s final event of the semester

By Olivia Alafriz | April 21

'In an ideal world, everything makes us a little more informed'

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Centennial Hall to house sophomores as well as freshmen next year

By Grace Harman | April 20

Members of the class of 2025 have mixed feelings regarding the change

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“I Love Female Orgasm” event emphasizes healthy sex, women’s empowerment

By Zoe Bell | April 19

Inclusive sex educators dispel myths surrounding the female orgasm and teach pleasure

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The rise, fall and rise of the abolish Greek life movement

By Kate Corliss | April 18

Underclassmen who arrived after summer 2020 are hoping to flip the script on Greek life

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Holocaust Remembrance Week activities center themes of activism and allyship

By Kate Corliss and Ellie White | April 15

Voices of Jewish studies scholars, descendants of survivors round out the week

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Secretary Janet Yellen delivers remarks on digital assets at Kogod’s Center For Innovation

By Olivia Alafriz | April 15

Yellen outlined the Treasury’s strategy to regulate digital assets and ensure responsible innovation

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Coronavirus

COVID-19 testing site closures impact some students involved in athletics, performing arts

By Zoe Bell | April 14

Temporary closures pose challenges for some students who rely on regular testing

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Asian American Student Union and Project Pengyou discuss importance of teaching and preserving Asian history

By Maeve Fishel | April 13

Panel featured speakers focused on uplifting Asian American stories

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New chapter of Claudia Jones Club focuses on supporting AU and larger DC community

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | April 13

Club strives to create a new space for AU students to get involved in advocacy

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Clubs take advantage of new semester guidelines with food-based community events

By Rebeka Rafi | April 12

Club Council guidelines include changes to inviting external guests to events and restrictions on food handling

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Congressman Jim McGovern speaks on his time at AU and perspective on the state of American politics

By Maeve Fishel | April 11

‘It's not enough for us to be able to think good thoughts or to be able to argue in a classroom over policy’

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SOC and SPA collaborate for ‘Battleground Pennsylvania’ course this fall

By Emma Nicholson | April 11

Students will go on the ground to cover the Pennsylvania primary and gubernatorial races

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Disabled students raise concerns about ADA violations on AU shuttle bus, campus buildings

By Zoe Bell | April 11

Service dog handlers and wheelchair users cite inadequate administration response

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Over a year in the making, SPA is launching a race, justice and politics minor

By Grace Harman | April 8

The new minor is the first of its kind in the US and will be available this fall

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