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BREAKING: AUPD opens investigation into suspicious activity in Kerwin Hall

By Owen Auston-Babcock | April 27

The University is encouraging anyone with information to contact AUPD

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Another reason an on-campus ANC race tied 1-1? Incorrect ballots

By Gabe Castro-Root | April 27

Several AU students were accidentally given ballots for the wrong neighborhood commission seat in the November election

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Features

AU Students and faculty reflect on threats to higher education

By Samantha Skolnick | April 27

The recent rejection of a potential AP African American Studies course is one example of efforts to exert control over education 

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Non-citizens will be able to vote in DC starting next year

By Abigail Hatting | April 26

A bill finalized last month will allow all permanent residents, including undocumented immigrants, to vote in the city’s municipal elections

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Leonard Hall renovation project to begin in May

By Clair Sapilewski | April 26

The renovation includes layout changes to bathrooms and lounges as well as updates to residence hall rooms 

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AU Kitchen workers demand higher wages with UNITE HERE local union

By Abigail Hatting | April 25

Compass workers across DC are organizing to negotiate new contracts with higher wages

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Students and advocates aren’t satisfied as University’s Community Working Group on sexual violence nears final recommendations

By Walker Whalen | April 25

Outside organizations levy criticism, students claim they are mistreated at meetings

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Club Perfil: El Club Cultural Mexicano une a la familia mexicoamericana dentro AU

By Sophie Cazares | April 24

Este nuevo club quiere transformar la imagen de México y ayudar a construir comunidad

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Two Supreme Court cases may threaten current admissions policies at American University

By Kathryn Squyres | April 24

‘Advancing diversity in college admissions’ panel explores the legal and political history that led to this moment 

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Investigation opened into Tenleytown building collapse

By Gabe Castro-Root | April 21

The Department of Buildings is working to determine why the wall of an under-construction building gave out

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Investigation

“Bare minimum of legality”: Students, faculty and staff face ongoing challenges with campus accessibility

By Walker Whalen | April 21

Issues with accommodations and building accessibility have created barriers for community members with disabilities

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With a rise in metro crime, AU students reflect on their transportation

By Samantha Skolnick | April 20

Life after WMATA derailment

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Features

Students come together to form the Bipartisan Group of American University

By Tyler Davis | April 19

The group aims to foster fruitful dialogue and create networking opportunities among the AU community

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AU COVID-19 isolation policy forces students to improvise

By Kathryn Squyres | April 18

Students say issues with University communication led them to rely on friends or RAs for support

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When it comes to faculty diversity, students and faculty say AU isn’t living up to its promises

By Mariana Trujillo and Katie Mass | April 17

As AU measures ‘Inclusive Excellence’ progress, students find representation falls short in the classroom 

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Student Government resolution urges University to end 6-8 counseling session limit

By Abigail Hatting | April 14

“It’s an issue and a policy that’s not equitable at all”

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University’s commencement speakers to include Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, Monumental Sports CEO Ted Leonsis

By Nina Heller | April 13

This year’s ceremonies mark the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's commencement address

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