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‘We will remember in November’: Thousands march in Freedom Plaza to demand ceasefire in Gaza, end to U.S. support of Israel

By Zoe Bell , Lydia LoPiccolo and Isabelle Kravis · Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024

Protesters condemned the Biden administration for sending billions of dollars in aid to Israel

BREAKING: AUx2 curriculum to undergo significant changes, partner with PERIL

By Isabelle Kravis · Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024

Antisemitism, anti-Muslim hate to be added to curriculum

Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholars program restructured amid push back from students

By Sydney Hsu · Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024

Students raise questions as AU’s most prestigious scholarship faces new

News

BREAKING: COVID-19 test vending machines to be removed from campus

By Penelope Jennings | December 15

University will set up three test distribution sites

Investigation

Residential assistants express grievances over new policy changes and workplace atmosphere

By Walker Whalen | December 15

“I feel like we just have the housing hanging over our heads and they’re dangling it.”

News

Students and faculty stage die-in outside of University holiday party, led by SJP

By Abigail Pritchard | December 14

Demonstrators called for President Burwell to make statement on Palestinian deaths in Gaza

News

BREAKING: Roger Fairfax to step down as Washington College of Law dean

By Tyler Davis | December 14

Search for a new dean to begin in January

News

La lucha por la categoría de estado de DC: ¿dónde estamos?

By Abigail Hatting | December 11

“Realmente tenemos que ver lo valiosos que son los derechos de voto”

News

The Fight for DC Statehood: Where are we?

By Abigail Hatting | December 11

“We really have to see how precious voting rights are”

Features

Women in Audio: Fostering support and breaking barriers in the sound engineering field

By Maeve Fishel | December 11

The club is dedicated to uplifting its female audio engineers in a male-dominated industry

News

Students grapple with the impact and confusion of student loan forgiveness

By Samantha Skolnick | December 11

American colleges are “incredibly expensive”

News

Students and faculty respond to worsened air quality over the summer

By Katie Mass | December 11

Daily Air Quality Index values spiked during Canadian wildfires as climate change threats rise

News

Harm reduction in DC: what it is, where to access it and why it’s of life-or-death importance

By Ella Rousseau | December 11

As overdoses climb, advocates weigh in on the accessibility of harm reduction at AU

News

Student Government President Edwin Santos reflects on his role: ‘I hope that more students feel encouraged’

By Anna Peed | December 11

The University’s first Latino SG president looks to the future as his term comes to an end

News

SIS staff and faculty call for ceasefire in Gaza

By Jordan Young | December 8

“We now call on our governments and campuses to bravely Wage Peace instead.”

News

Comedian Jordan Klepper brings humor and advice to KPU’s final 2023 event

By Phillip Kulubya | December 8

Klepper gave students a look into the world of political humor and advice on how to enter it

News

Beekeeping Society at American University buzzes back to life

By Kathryn Squyres | December 8

The club partners with other student groups and the DC Beekeepers Alliance

News

National Portrait Gallery ‘Forces of Nature’ exhibit sparks discussion of environmental diversity

By Caleb Ogilvie | December 7

“It’s far from extensive”

News

National Park Service hosts the 101st national Christmas tree lighting

By Tyler Davis | December 7

Ceremony featured address from President Biden and holiday performances

News

Frederick Douglass comes back to life in new exhibit

By Samantha Skolnick | December 7

National Portrait Gallery exhibit showcases Frederick Douglass’ life and legacy

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