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Despite a record-breaking season, women’s basketball fan attendance trails men’s team

Provost Scott Bass to step down after 10 years

Bass will transition to SPA faculty position

Police and risk management departments to combine under new name

Departments now known as University Safety & Security Services

Creative writing graduate aims to publish novel by crowdfunding

Claire Handscombe, a 2015 graduate from the MFA Creative Writing Program, is crowdfunding her first novel with London-based publisher Unbound. Handscombe’s novel, “Unscripted,” is a realistic fiction book following the relationship between Libby, an aspiring British novelist, and Thom Cassidy, an actor whom Libby is fixated upon. Handscombe began writing as a child while growing up in Belgium.

Life After Hours: March 2-4

Happy Women’s History Month! Whether you’re looking for something to do before the Founder’s Day Ball or are just trying to wait out the high winds, check out these fun activities in and around the District that highlight some of the amazing women of the past and present.

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

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

7 ways to stick with your New Year's food and fitness goals

"Happy New Years everyone! Research shows that 80% of people give up on their New Year’s resolution by the 2nd week of February!”, posted life and business coach Tony Robbins on his Instagram the second day into the new year.

Op-ed: Campus response to anti-Semitic postering leaves much to be desired

As a Jewish student, I am disappointed by the school’s lack of support for our community

Founder’s Day is a celebration of a slave owner and the razing of Black communities

Students often describe the American University community as an idealistic bubble tucked inside Tenleytown.

Trustee accused of sexual harassment will not seek re-election to board

Ross Levinsohn, former Los Angeles Times publisher, will remain on leave through May

Hirshhorn opens new exhibit on art, commodity in 1980s

Artwork comments on social injustices from the past and present

AE Phight Night raises fun(ds)

A successful night of lip syncing for charity

AU’s comedian in residence combines social justice with laughter

Bethany Hall and Caty Borum Chattoo break down their partnership and its future

‘No More Wars for Israel’ flyers posted on School of International Service building

Flyers denounce AIPAC, a pro-Israel group hosting D.C. conference beginning Sunday

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

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

Women’s lacrosse loses to Central Michigan 12-10

Eagles lose second game of the season

AU launches heating and cooling technology, takes steps toward carbon neutrality

The University is running a trial of a new heating and cooling technology in the McKinley building in an attempt to reduce unnecessary carbon emissions, said Juan Allen, the University’s Energy Conservation and Efficiency Manager. The new technology is designed by MeteoViva, a company based in Germany.