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School of Communication hosts panel discussion on transgender life in higher education

By Zoe Bell | March 10

Panelists discussed challenges of being trans in higher education, cisgender normativity and lack of representation

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AU students work with women’s group Task Force Nyx to highlight voices of Afghan women

By Maeve Fishel | March 10

Participants created panel, other events to amplify and support activists’ voices

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Students gather to honor Disability Day of Mourning at candlelight vigil

By Sarah Mattalian | March 9

Members of the AU community and Disabled Student Union recognized and mourned victims of filicide

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DC activists and lawmakers call for action to prevent gun violence

By Ella Rousseau and Abigail Hatting | March 9

“We know that what deters crime and creates healthy communities isn’t stiff penalties: it’s sufficient support and resources.”

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American University installs period product dispensers across campus

By Katie Mass | March 9

All 330 dispensers will be installed and stocked by March 14

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American University to end COVID-19 vaccine mandate and PCR test distribution in May

By Jordan Young | March 7

Vaccines and boosters will be strongly recommended and rapid tests will be available

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In its second year, AU's Black affinity housing continues to foster and affirm Black student experiences

By Tyler Davis | March 6

The living-learning community is dedicated to fostering and affirming Black student experiences

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Investigation

In a pinball machine: Students allege American University violated Title IX laws and University policies relating to retaliation, no-contact orders and accommodations

By Abigail Turner | March 2

Students allege American University violated Title IX law and University policies relating to retaliation, no-contact orders and accommodations

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Features

AU’s Disabled Student Union provides resources and community to students

By Clair Sapilewski | March 2

Since DSU’s beginning in 2021, the organization has educated the AU community about disabilities

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AU freshman competed on "Jeopardy!” for a second time for High School Reunion Tournament

By Abigail Turner | March 1

Teagan O’Sullivan reunited with her former competitors on Feb. 23

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Students hold second protest for University response to sexual violence

By Mackenzie Konjoyan and Ella Rousseau | March 1

For the second time in three months, students protested, addressing what they said was inaction in implementing demands created in response to a sexual assault that took place in Leonard Hall on Oct. 31.

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Student Government hosts candlelight vigil in honor of Tyre Nichols

By Tyler Davis | February 21

Students gathered to honor yet another victim of police violence

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Three months after AU announced a working group to address concerns about sexual violence, students say it isn’t doing enough

By Walker Whalen | February 21

"It prevents people from getting involved and staying engaged"

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Investigation found person potentially responsible for racist language written on Bender Library whiteboard

By Abigail Turner and Katie Mass | February 20

Office of the Dean of Students determining potential violations of conduct code

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Muslim Student Association joins Cornell students, others in Capitol Hill protest for Uyghur rights

By Maeve Fishel | February 17

Speakers demanded government action to address Uyghur abuses in China 

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Students reflect on State of the Union, current political climate

By Kathryn Squyres | February 15

What students at one of America’s most politically active campuses thought about President Joe Biden’s address

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Traveling exhibit from the Anne Frank Center is coming to Bender Library after spring break

By Zoe Bell and Samantha Skolnick | February 15

AU partners with University of South Carolina team to train student tour guides in being ‘upstanders’ rather than bystanders

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