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News

‘Hold Aramark Accountable’ rally pushes students to act

By Jillian O'Donohoe | April 20

Organizer Carlos Vera helped share workers’ stories, urged students to fight for change

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News

Justice for AU Workers Coalition aims to expand advocacy

By Ivy Kaplan | April 20

Organizers hope increased collaboration will facilitate greater University attention, change

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Lifestyle

Texans Club provides AU students with taste of home

By Katerina Pappas | April 19

AU Texans Club hosts Texas-style events on campus including barbecues, two-step dances and a Texas hold’em event

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Lifestyle

Philz Coffee is just like grandma’s house

By Emily Martin | April 18

Philz Coffee, filled with love and passion, will make customers feel like family in its first East Coast location: Adams Morgan.

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Sports

Mick Foley addresses national issues of bullying and sexual assault

By Shannon Scovel | April 16

The semi-retired professional wrestler encouraged all students to become allies and raise awareness

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Lifestyle

Spring into the season at this weekend’s Cherry Blossom Festival

By Lara Jakiel | April 15

The District’s famous National Cherry Blossom Festival grand finale features parades, performances and more.

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News

Queers and Allies holds panel with queer and trans students of color

By Haley Samsel | April 15

Students open up about their experiences at AU and beyond

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News

Rep. Mark Takano addressed AU students at KPU event

By Theresa Maher | April 14

Takano discussed how learning from the past will be the country’s way forward

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News

AU evaluates new requirements for degree in Music

By Riddhi Sarkar | April 14

The faculty has been working to develop a new system that is “fully integrated.”

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KPU speaker Ahed Al Hendi talks Syrian crisis and student activism

By Bryan Park | April 13

Al Hendi escaped from Syria himself and wants to help improve the situation in the country

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News

“Learning to (Self)Love” exhibit promotes positive body image and healthy habits

By Adena Maier | April 13

Sophomore Ray Uyeda’s project raises awareness about eating disorders and encourages women to love themselves.

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News

Welcome back, Truckeroo!

By Anusheh Khan | April 12

The Scene previews one of the District’s favorite traditions- Truckeroo!

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News

Review: “Rumors” a humorous glimpse into the danger of gossip and societal superficiality

By Adena Maier | April 12

AU Players and director Kimberly Rothberg presented “Rumors,” a farcical comedy about high society.

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News

AU holds annual William K. Reilly Awards for environmental leadership

By Casey Wexler | April 12

The ceremony honored two professionals and two students for their work to fight climate change.

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News

“Jews of AU” aims to showcase diversity in AU’s Jewish Community

By Deanna Mudry | April 12

The photo project creates an opportunity for all Jewish students at AU to tell their story.

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Guest Columns

Restoring Women’s Rights in Afghanistan: Our Job, Or Theirs?

By Emily Packer | April 11

Afghan Rug Project volunteer Emily Packer writes about the fight for women’s rights and independence in Afghanistan.

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News

CAS launches new collaborative with “Black Lives Matter: A Conversation"

By Haley Samsel | April 9

With a crowd that overflowed out of the Battelle atrium, the College of Arts and Sciences celebrated the launch of the Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies Collaborative (GRCG) on April 6 with “Black Lives Matter: A Conversation.” The new initiative strives to become “the hub of socially engaged scholarship at AU,” according to Associate Professor of History and collaborative chair Theresa Runstedtler.

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