Delivering American University's news and views since 1925 | Tuesday, March 28, 2023
COVID-19 restrictions and delayed starts complicate students’ study abroad plans
Professors must wear masks while teaching, AU says
‘You know you can always come home to your safe space’
Majority of voting students also favor current dining safety protocols and increased dining options
Petition receives nearly 400 signatures and backing from some student government members
Students to vote on referendums on Wednesday in special election
'There was no plan'
Movement hopes to increase accessibility and destigmatize sexual health
University won’t provide tuition or housing discount during month of online operations, among updates
Petition receives over 1,600 signatures and backing of several student organizations
‘It is not the plan for us to stay virtual’ for entire semester, says SG President Brodie
Despite the variety of jobs available on campus, being hired for one is difficult
Increase comes as the Omicron variant spreads through the district
Bills to roll over funds, change stipends and allocate money to Founders Week pass
While many have had positive experiences, they say more support from the University is needed
Funds from previous semesters give greater opportunity to Women’s Initiative and undergraduate councils
Students light menorahs, eat jelly doughnuts and attend club-sponsored events to celebrate the Festival of Lights
School of Public Affairs Dean Vicky Wilkins moderated the Zoom event
Affordability and availability of University residence hall space poses challenges
'That kind of language and rhetoric has zero place here,' University spokesperson says
