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Hundreds protest to mark two years of Israel-Hamas War during ‘Rise up for Gaza’ rally in downtown DC

By Jumana Alsaadoon and Natalie Hausmann | October 21

Prior to the ceasefire, protesters demand an end to U.S. support of Israel

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Safety fears keep many homeless people from shelters, nonprofit leaders report

By Kadie Fishman and Sophie Milner-Gorvine | October 10

Budget cuts to nonprofits put homeless shelters and their services at risk

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American University students react to government control after Trump deploys federal troops

By Sophia Cooper and Matthias Jaylen Sandoval | October 10

‘It’s pretty much un-American to trample on the right to self-governance.’

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With public media funding loss across the nation, WAMU has endured

By Natalie Hausmann | October 6

WAMU prioritizes audio and culture reporting, noting success despite federal funding loss

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We Are America March welcomed in Washington DC by large crowd on National Mall

By Yuri Perelman and Sophia Cooper | September 29

‘We the people will not be silent’

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Student organizations join DC community to protest Trump’s takeover of Capital

By Sophie Milner-Gorvine and Jake Mittleman | September 22

“Youth is the future of our country.”

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Hundreds rally against Trump’s deployment of troops and officers in D.C.

By Olivia Wood and Rachel Novick | August 28

From Dupont Circle to the White House, protesters declare Trump’s administration is ‘fascist’

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2D Noodles opens in Tenleytown as first DC location

By Kadie Fishman | August 21

Employees hope to provide safe space for AU students

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Tanks, flags, and fury: Military parade reflects national divide

By Brittany McAlister | August 20

Nation’s capital sees clashing messages during Army 250th Anniversary Parade

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Pro-democracy rally at Fort Reno Park brings community and joy on day of Trump’s military parade

By Abigail Hatting | July 2

‘I hope it rains all over his parade’

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World Pride weekend takes DC by storm

By Brittany McAlister and Gabrielle McNamee | July 1

Celebrations, rallies highlight resilience of LGBTQ+ people

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New Metrobus routes started Sunday. Here’s what the AU community needs to know

By Owen Auston-Babcock | June 30

‘Better Bus’ network overhauled system for first time in 50 years

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Campus mourns AU alumna killed in Capital Jewish Museum attack

By Matthias Jaylen Sandoval | June 13

Sarah Lynn Milgrim graduated AU in 2023

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Trump wants DC ‘Safe and Beautiful.’ What does that mean?

By Kyle Galvin and Neil Lazurus | May 7

Breaking down executive order’s effect on homelessness

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Metrobus system experiences first overhaul in over 50 years with Better Bus plan

By Tyler Davis | April 24

Finalized plan includes removed bus stops, redesigned routes

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Small business owners reflect on “new normal” five years after onset of COVID-19

By Ava Agostinelli | April 23

Persisting pandemic challenges and entrepreneurial innovation 

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D.C. residents and AU students on the front line of Trump’s second term

By Payton Anderson and Gabrielle McNamee | April 17

Meeting the moment as universities across the U.S. remain silent

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