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‘Carrie The Musical’ brings forth bullying issues and the importance of having a safe space

By Morgan Bluma | April 23

The play runs April 25-27 at Katzen Arts Center

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University releases a request for new dining vendors

By Dan Papscun | April 23

Administration sets goal to find new food providers by the beginning of the fall semester

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Facebook video reveals bugs in on-campus food services

By Grace George | April 23

Videos of a bug in TDR stir conversation about AU’s practices in dining services

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Results are in for RHA executive board election

By Kelsey Carolan | April 21

Wong, Robins and Schutt elected to serve for 2019-2020 academic year

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Graduate student workers unionize for better working conditions

By Ayelet Sheffey | April 20

Union formed to improve pay, access to student health services

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AU Facilities creates internship opportunities for students

By Jessily Crispyn | April 20

New initiative in partnership with Smithsonian Gardens encourages community involvement

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Five coffee places to study off-campus this finals season

By Clare Mulroy | April 19

Library too crowded? Want a break from your usual coffee routine? Need to focus on your school work instead of socializing on the quad? It’s easy to feel trapped on campus when you’re spending most of your time studying there.  Switching up your surroundings is beneficial for productivity. ...

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Local teens will take on the big screen in AU’s Discover the World of Communication film festival

By Marc Shapiro | April 18

After seeing other universities host film festivals for teens, School of Communication alumna Rebecca Castaneda was eager to host a similar event at American University. She and other festival organizers were looking for a few key elements during the submission process.  “Does it tell a story? ...

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Game show host and comedian Ben Bailey to perform at DC Comedy Loft

By Dilpreet Raju | April 18

Emmy-award winning game show host and comedian Ben Bailey will perform at DC Comedy Loft on Friday and Saturday. Bailey is known for his roles as the game show host and executive producer for Discovery Channel’s “Cash Cab,” in which Bailey drives around New York City surprising passengers as the ...

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The (Com)Post: Five simple ways to incorporate sustainability into your life

By Fatima Albannai | April 17

Give wooden toiletries a try, and other tips

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Sports

'Leave everything out there on the court': Star forward Cecily Carl reflects on four years with AU women’s basketball

By Mohamad Hashash | April 17

After winning top Patriot League honors, Carl looks to the future

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Features

AU mourns death of graduate student Jalyn Imani Stallworth

By Evan Margiotta | April 17

Stallworth was in her first year of art history master’s program

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Orange is the New Black star Jackie Cruz to speak at AU

By Abbie Veitch | April 16

Actress will speak about Latinx representation in the entertainment industry

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Guest Columns

Opinion: AU’s poor handling of mold threatens student health

By Carly Fabian | April 16

When a freshman at the University of Maryland died unexpectedly last November from pneumonia related to adenovirus infection, American University responded promptly by sending an email alert to students about the adenovirus infection. The email included an overview of the virus, an explanation that ...

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Features

Students participate in annual Holi celebration on the quad

By Sophia Solano | April 15

South Asian Student Association has worked to grow the event each year

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Podcast

Beyond the Byline, Episode 8: Inside the fight for AU’s financial future

By Sasha Jones and Evan Margiotta | April 15

Breaking down the University's financial challenges and the departure of a women's basketball star

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Sophomores will serve as resident assistants for the first time this fall

By Julia Gagnon | April 15

Housing and Residence Life says the change follows a national trend on college campuses

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