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Alpha Kappa Alpha national headquarters responds to racist incident

By Courtney Rozen | May 2

The historically African-American sorority has nine members at AU

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American University hosts town hall to address racist incident targeting black women

By Haley Samsel and Nora Turner | May 2

The President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion led a community town hall in the Kay Chapel on Tuesday to address Monday’s racist incident targeting black women and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, whose members include Student Government President Taylor Dumpson. “If you had told me [three years ago] that I would be student government president and that I would have bananas put on my campus, my university that I pay to go to, that I put my hard earned time into, that I work to get a degree just like anyone else,” Dumpson said at the town hall.

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Straight from print: Inside AU Public Safety’s escort service

By Nora Turner and Emaan Khan | May 2

Lucca Vaselli, a senior in the School of Communication, was on his way back home from a late-night gym session around 11:30 p.m.

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Public Safety investigating racist incident involving bananas

By Matt Holt , Ellie Hartleb , Haley Samsel , Emily Martin and Courtney Rozen | May 1

Office of Campus Life: Bananas found hanging in three places on campus

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African-American and African Diaspora studies major to be added in fall 2017

By Anna Donohue | May 1

New major introduced by the Critical Race, Gender and Culture Studies Collaborative

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Library to undergo renovations to increase study space

By Brianna Crummy | April 30

Students can expect to see a newly designed interior in the fall

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AU fraternity’s philanthropy event cancelled after issues with event title

By Emaan Khan | April 30

The University said it made a mistake in telling Sigma Alpha Mu not to use the title “Bad(minton) and Boujee"

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'Fun Home' reflects struggles with family and identity

By Alix Mammina | April 29

Broadway musical opens at D.C.’s National Theatre, portraying the life of cartoonist Alison Bechdel

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Guest Columns

Op-ed: Saying goodbye to my student-athlete family

By Shannon Scovel | April 29

Senior staff writer Shannon Scovel reflects on the lessons she has learned during as a student-athlete and student reporter

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New Title IX program officer to be hired by May, AU says

By Brianna Crummy | April 29

Office of Campus Life looks to fill position after Heather Pratt’s March departure

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World War I munitions item found outside President’s Office Building

By Haley Samsel | April 29

Item was removed from campus without incident

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Life After Hours: April 28-30

By Emily Martin | April 28

Take a deserved study break and venture into the District for a festival, concert or even some delicious chocolate. Georgetown French Market Celebrate French culture this weekend at the 14th annual Georgetown French Market.

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2nd annual Spring Queer Arts Show hosted by AU student groups

By Adena Maier | April 28

AmLit, AU Queers & Allies, AUSG Women’s Initiative and Speak Fresh hosted the second annual Spring Queer Arts Show on April 21 as a celebration of the work of queer artists on AU’s campus.

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The ultimate D.C. coffee tour

By Melany Rochester | April 28

Getting through finals week is a rite of passage that every college student has to endure, but students do not need to lock themselves on the silent floor of the library to study hard.

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Guest Columns

Give me liberty, or give me safe spaces?

By Renee Ermer | April 28

In the era of safe spaces, trigger warnings and cultural appropriation, it is as if college students don’t understand the concept of free speech in society, let alone its necessity in getting the most out of college.

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Straight from print: AU’s notable authors

By Dilpreet Raju | April 28

A wide range of topics provide AU students and staff with much to read

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Bread Furst owner nominated for James Beard Award

By Arielle Weg | April 27

The smell of yeast bread and sugar envelops you the moment you walk through the door of Bread Furst Bakery . As bakers knead fresh dough behind transparent windows and cashiers serve bowls of fresh salads to eager customers, owner Mark Furstenberg chats with the regulars about their families.

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