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New referendum aims to grant voting power to Board of Trustees’ student representative

By Anna Peed | October 5

An unprecedented change to the Board position may be imminent

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BREAKING: University considers arming AUPD

By Penelope Jennings | October 4

Morgan State shooting prompts question

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The Square and the two spoon theory

By Samantha Skolnick | October 4

D.C.’s newest food hall opened downtown on Sep. 5

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Former U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios talks women on currency, U.S. semiquincentennial at Hispanic Heritage Month event

By Samantha Skolnick | October 3

Rios said that AU students should take an ‘introspective journey’ through college years

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Wesley Lowery ushers in a new era for SOC’s Investigative Reporting Workshop

By Phillip Kulubya | October 3

The new executive editor of the workshop walked students through the writing process for his new book on America’s racial issues

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Jamie Raskin talks impeachment, the future of democracy and a Republican ‘cult’ at SOC town hall

By Isabelle Kravis | September 20

‘We need to stand up for democracy and freedom, and people can’t be afraid.’

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Students scrambled to find COVID-19 tests as vending machines were out of service, one for nearly two weeks

By Ella Rousseau , Kathryn Squyres and Owen Auston-Babcock | September 15

AU most recently restocked the machines with new tests on Sept. 11

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What’s new with dining at AU?

By Kathryn Squyres | September 11

An overview of new dining options and the decisions behind them

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As her presidency comes to a close, Sylvia Burwell reflects on her time at the University

By Abigail Pritchard | September 1

Burwell reflects on promoting students’ mental health in her time at AU

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Resourcefulness and luck: the Class of 2024 talks finding community despite an online start

By Ella Rousseau | August 28

Incoming seniors completed freshman year through a screen. What are the long term effects of such a nontraditional start to college?

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BREAKING: Burwell to step down as University president at the end of coming year

By Abigail Pritchard | August 8

Burwell announced Tuesday that her seventh year as president will be her last

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American University to end race-conscious admissions post Supreme Court ruling

By Kathryn Squyres | July 18

The AU community analyzes the court’s decision

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We Are Artistic creates a supportive environment for young artists across the globe

By Tyler Davis | July 14

Membership spans from D.C. to India and Sri Lanka

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AU dining workers win new contract after months of negotiations

By Abigail Hatting | July 12

New contract includes $20 minimum wage, free healthcare and paid parental leave

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The Board of Trustees meet for the last time in the 2022-23 school year

By Samantha Skolnick | July 6

New chair and vice chair named

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New Capital Jewish Museum aims to give a full picture of Jewish life in DC

By Owen Auston-Babcock | June 20

‘Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg’ exhibit visiting until Nov. 30

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DC Peace Team board member says unarmed police forces are “highly effective,” as conflicting student opinions linger

By Francine Worsoff | June 9

Experts share insights into why unarmed civilian protection, conflict mediation and relationship building can prevent gun violence in the U.S. amid rising shooting rates

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