Campus Life

News

Some students encounter challenges seeking federal work-study jobs during the pandemic

By Phoebe Damsky | February 10

Unresponsive bosses and a lack of support from the University contribute to problems, students say

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News

Lift Our Voices co-founders speak on forced arbitration, nondisclosure agreements

By Ellie White | February 9

Women & Politics Institute hosts Women on Wednesdays webinar

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News

Disabled Student Union reimbursement program helps cover student medical costs

By Abigail Turner | February 7

The new program is helping students purchase items such as mobility aids and braces

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: American University to implement mandatory surveillance testing

By Nina Heller | February 4

About 1,800 of students will be required to take PCR tests each week

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News

The Counseling Center shares new initiatives to meet student needs by diversifying staff

By Phoebe Damsky | February 1

This year hosts the most diverse staff in the center's history, center says

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: University updates mask requirement: KN95, N95 or KF94 masks now required indoors

By Abigail Pritchard | January 27

Previous guidelines told students KN95 masks were “expected,” but not required

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News

Spring study abroad students report confusion and lack of communication from the University

By Weslan Hansen | January 27

COVID-19 restrictions and delayed starts complicate students’ study abroad plans

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Coronavirus

University confirms return to in-person learning, students ‘expected’ to wear KN95 or N95 masks

By Zoe Bell | January 26

Professors must wear masks while teaching, AU says

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News

First semester of Black affinity housing: Creating a sense of belonging and community for Black students

By Isabella Brown | January 21

‘You know you can always come home to your safe space’

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Coronavirus

Students show support for mandatory testing, in-person classes in SG special election

By Abigail Turner | January 20

Majority of voting students also favor current dining safety protocols and increased dining options

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News

Students petition to lower cost of spring 2022 semester amid month of virtual classes

By Zoe Bell | January 20

Petition receives nearly 400 signatures and backing from some student government members

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News

Student Government unanimously passes four referendums pertaining to University coronavirus policy

By Abigail Turner | January 18

Students to vote on referendums on Wednesday in special election

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Coronavirus

Students reflect on difficulties with COVID-19 returning from fall study abroad programs

By Nina Heller | January 17

'There was no plan'

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News

Student petition aims to install vending machines stocked with emergency contraception on campus

By Kate Corliss and Abigail Pritchard | January 14

Movement hopes to increase accessibility and destigmatize sexual health

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU to keep 10-day isolation period for COVID-19 positive community members

By Sara Winick | January 10

University won’t provide tuition or housing discount during month of online operations, among updates

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News

Disabled Student Union petitions AU administrators for frequent, mandatory COVID-19 testing

By Abigail Pritchard | January 10

Petition receives over 1,600 signatures and backing of several student organizations

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Coronavirus

Students voice concerns about protections for disabled community, logistics of remote operations at student government’s Q&A

By Kate Corliss | January 5

‘It is not the plan for us to stay virtual’ for entire semester, says SG President Brodie

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