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AU’s new wellness program criticized for leaving out LGBTQ+ community

By Francine Worsoff · Monday, Jan. 23, 2023

New Wellness Center scrutinized for its one-size-fits-all, non-extensive approach to LGBTQ+ mental health care

AU to resume allowing outside guests in residence halls for spring semester

By Nina Heller · Friday, Jan. 13, 2023

New policy took effect on Jan. 12

American University freshmen reflect on their expectations for the University

By Weslan Hansen · Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

Freshman share how perception of the University in the admissions process changed during their first semester

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Graduate students, adjuncts and staff reflect on working for AU, and the future of unions

By Abigail Turner and Maya Cederlund | December 14

All unions at American University have their contracts ratified

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An on-leave professor brings many different disciplines together to solve common problems

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | December 13

Professor Sauleh Siddiqui uses his many outlets of research and elected representation in communities to solve systemic issues facing DC

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A celebrated sculpture will call AU home

By Grace Harman | December 12

‘Marabar’ sculpture given a second life across from Katzen

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SPA Political Theory Institute holds discussion to critique anti-racism as practiced today

By Kathryn Squyres | December 9

Columbia professor said he views modern anti-racism ‘as a religion’ to accept without question

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The people who find, investigate and sue polluters on the Potomac

By Gabe Castro-Root | December 9

With threats to the Clean Water Act looming, the Potomac’s riverkeepers are at risk of losing a key tool for protecting DC’s watershed

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AU Pride teaches LGBTQ+-related sign language at Queer ASL Night

By Kendall Thompson | December 8

LGBTQ+ ASL seminar spreads awareness about Deaf community and culture

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More recent food safety inspections reveal health code violations in Mary Graydon Center and Starbucks

By Jordan Young | December 7

Reports show violations that were previously fixed to be out of compliance with health regulations again

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National Cathedral honors Matthew Shepard with newly dedicated portrait

By Clair Sapilewski | December 7

The portrait was presented in the Cathedral’s Crypt as part of a day of events reflecting on his life

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Second major development to bring hundreds of apartments to Wisconsin Avenue

By Gabe Castro-Root | December 6

Upton Place will open next year with new shops and a variety of amenities for residents

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Art Club at AU promotes arts access at Mosaic Painting Event

By Kathryn Squyres | December 1

The club’s mosaic fundraiser will send proceeds to students in Kenya to assist in arts education

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AU announces plan to increase transparency on dining issues after facing violations of health and safety regulations

By Zoe Bell | December 1

Plan includes posting health and safety inspections and reports and addressing findings from DC Health, officials said

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Graduate student petitions for WMATA to repair Grosvenor-Strathmore station elevator

By Clair Sapilewski | November 30

Elevator rehabilitation at the Metro station has prevented disabled passengers from accessing the platform for months

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Recent health inspections cause dining dilemmas

By Jordan Young , Liah Argiropoulos and Mariana Trujillo | November 29

Students grapple with health concerns when eating on campus

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Students and faculty unite at summit on fostering Indigenous spaces at AU

By Maeve Fishel | November 28

The dialogue sought to build community and highlight the work that needs to be done

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Women & Politics Institute analyzes midterm elections during Women on Wednesdays series

By Walker Whalen | November 21

Panelists discussed top issues for female voters, women running for office

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Author of ‘Hands Up, Don’t Shoot’ offers solutions for police brutality at book talk

By Ella Rousseau | November 21

Talk addressed protests, defunding the police and policy recommendations at Metropolitan Policy Center event

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Lockdown in Tenleytown area lifted after gunshots reported outside of Jackson-Reed High School

By Jordan Young | November 18

Increased security around the Frequency Apartments, Tenleytown metro and WCL throughout weekend

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