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Mother of God religious group approaches students on campus, striking fear in some

By Nazli Togrul | March 1

Several students reported to AU police that they were approached near and on campus by “Mother of God,” a religious group, in recent weeks.

Protesters hold up signs critical of the Board of Trustees outside their winter meeting on Feb. 23.

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Fossil Free AU advocates: Burwell will not support divestment from fossil fuels

By Abbie Veitch | February 26

Group plans more “antagonistic” approach to pressure Board of Trustees

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Yamillet Payano elected SG president in special election

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco | February 23

Payano will serve in the role until May 1

Dr. Afsaruddin/ Feminist Interpretations story

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Visiting professor encourages students to view Quran and Islam through egalitarian lens

By Emaan Khan | February 22

Asma Afsaruddin, a professor at Indiana University-Bloomington, spoke to students Feb. 14 about gender roles in the Quran.

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Presidential candidate John Delaney visits AU

By Sophie Austin | February 20

American Agora and AU Dems hosted the first candidate to announce plans to run for president in 2020

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Women’s Initiative welcomes Tarana Burke, founder of #MeToo movement, to campus

By Misbah Farooqi | February 14

Women’s Initiative awarded Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement, the Women’s Initiative’s Excellence in Activism award Saturday.

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Students hope Burwell’s diversity and inclusion plan will deliver on promises

By Maria Carrasco and Abbie Veitch | February 7

“Voices of students of color are being heard”

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Assistant director of fraternity and sorority life to step down

By Brianna Crummy | February 6

Colin Gerker has served in position since 2015

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#MeToo movement founder to speak at AU

By Emaan Khan | January 31

Tarana Burke to receive award from Women’s Initiative

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Three fraternities, one sorority face sanctions from Dean of Students

By Maria Carrasco | January 31

Sigma Alpha Epsilon brothers also face criminal charges

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Politician and alum Jason Kander advises students on how to get the most out of AU

By Laura Romero | January 29

AU alum and Democratic politician Jason Kander visited campus Tuesday as part of a Kennedy Political Union and AU College Democrats event. Kander, who is best known for his unsuccessful Missouri Senate run against incumbent Roy Blunt, began the event by talking about how the University prepared him for the world of politics and provided opportunities for him to be successful. “I got a lot out of my experience here,” Kander said.