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DC Council votes to pass ‘Secure DC’ crime bill

By Tyler Davis | March 8

Debated bill will tighten laws on crime, passes unanimously

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AU’s first Latino fraternity presents founding members

By Bella Barbosa | March 8

The group aims to empower Latinos on campus through scholarship, brotherhood and the celebration of their identities

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Palestine Legal calls on AU to cease the repression of Palestinian groups

By Sophie Milner-Gorvine | March 8

‘AU does not uphold the values they claim to stand for.’

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Letts residents report rampant rodent problem

By Zoe Bell | March 8

University said pest control work will be done in Letts over spring break, summer months

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AU community shows support for Aaron Bushnell at candlelight vigil outside Israeli Embassy

By Izzy Fantini and Mackenzie Konjoyan | March 7

Attendees gather in support after death of U.S. airman

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Estudiante de AU arrestada con Movimiento Sunrise en la sede de la campaña de Biden

By Abigail Hatting | March 6

“Todo está en peligro ahora mismo”

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BREAKING: Courtney Surls, vice president of university advancement, to step down at close of Change Can’t Wait campaign

By Kathryn Squyres | March 5

Surls’ departure marks the third exit announcement of a member of the University’s presidential cabinet in the past year

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BREAKING: University to increase tuition by 4 percent, average financial aid by 4.9 percent

By Abigail Pritchard | March 4

Housing will increase 4.5 percent and dining costs will increase 8 percent

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The Rarest Day: Rare Disease Day brings attention to patient experiences

By Kathryn Squyres | March 1

AU community members share their stories about living with rare diseases

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ANC 3E holds monthly February meeting, recommended speed limit reduction on Nebraska Avenue

By Samantha Skolnick | March 1

Nebraska Avenue is “effectively a highway”

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AU student arrested with Sunrise Movement protesters at Biden campaign headquarters

By Abigail Hatting | March 1

“Everything is at stake right now”

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SOC professor holds private investment funds accountable with new book, ‘Hedged’

By Phillip Kulubya | February 29

‘Hedged’ uncovers how private investment funds damage American newspapers

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Metro enfrenta deficiente en el propuesto presupuesto que puede causar cambios a la expériences de usuarios

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | February 28

Se espera un aumento en las tarifas y un servicio reducido en horas y días específicos

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BREAKING: AU extending safety review to fall 2024

By Samantha Skolnick , Margo Buchanan and Mackenzie Konjoyan | February 26

“To be clear, there have been no decisions to change our current practices.”

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BREAKING: WAMU lays off 15 staffers, shuts down DCist

By Tyler Davis | February 23

WAMU to shift focus to more audio-related endeavors

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Tenleytown-AU Metro station closed this weekend for construction

By Owen Auston-Babcock | February 23

Free shuttle buses will stop at every station from Medical Center to Van Ness

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FIRE calls on AU to reform new protest policy in letter to Burwell

By Margo Buchanan | February 22

The organization will “ramp up publicity” if the University does not respond by Feb. 23

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