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The coronavirus pandemic has changed up my outfits.
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The coronavirus pandemic has changed up my outfits.
Protesting is a popular activity for American University students. Whether it be climate change, unfair pay or immigration policies, AU students are quick to craft a handmade poster with a witty pun and stand outside for hours. Perhaps that’s why we are ranked the most politically active student body by The Princeton Review.
On Sept. 7, antisemitic graffiti was found carved into the wall of a communal bathroom in Anderson Hall. When I first heard of this, my initial reaction was not fear, but exhaustion.
After a painstaking waiting period, I finally got to call my parents to tell them the good news: I was accepted to a summer internship program. Seconds after confirming my participation, I emailed my advisor to register my unpaid internship for credit. My excitement quickly diminished, however, when she informed me that I would have to pay American University thousands of dollars to receive credit for my unpaid labor.
As American University Student Government elections pass, it has officially been one of the two times I’ve heard from them this year. Countless candidates posted their platforms during the fall election season and explained why I should vote for them. Two semesters later, I have no idea if any of their policy ideas became reality.
Editor's Note: This article appeared in The Eagle's March 2021 virtual print edition.