Delivering American University's news and views since 1925 | Sunday, February 5, 2023
The AU College Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians are planning a year full of activities, internships and guest speakers. The AU Democrats' first meeting was attended by over 300 people, and President Noah Black explained the fall lineup that will include holding community service events in the D.C. area on Oct. 11 and Nov. 8.
For the rest of September, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has halted all sales of SmarTrip Cards, the reusable plastic fare cards, because of a product defect. "We get the cards in increments of 25,000, and the last batch we received, we discovered had serial numbers that matched cards that were already in service," Metro spokesman Steven Taub said.
AU memorialized Sept. 11 through a number of services and service projects on campus and around D.C.
This protester spoke out at Dupont Circle as AU politics heat up. The College Democrats, Libertarians and Republicans are outlining agendas and attempting to recruit new students.
AU is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through performances, films, discussions and an overall recognition of Hispanic culture and heritage from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. The month is packed with events to stimulate the mind, move the feet and, more importantly, embrace and learn the culture.
Newly hired Student Health Center Director Bethany Chiaramonte plans to make changes in the health center including longer hours, scheduling appointments and cosmetic upgrades. "The very first thing that I am looking at is access," Chiaramonte said. "We will completely reevaluate the walk-in system and will go from a 100 percent walk-in system to a scheduling system where you can make appointments.
