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American University opens investigation into eight Washington College of Law students, concerning free speech advocates

By Weslan Hansen | July 11

At least one student cleared after students investigated for sentiments expressed about Roe v. Wade in class group chat

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Prospective educators prepare to teach amid country’s mass shooting crisis

By Eliza Schloss | July 6

‘I'm an educator, I understand all of what that involves’

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Progressives and incumbents triumph in DC primary elections

By Olivia Alafriz | July 5

Bowser expected to win third term, newcomer Frumin to represent Ward 3

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Office of Campus Life lays out updates to COVID-19 health and safety protocols

By Ben Johansen | June 30

Masks remain optional, antigen test distribution to continue during rest of summer

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Capital Pride Parade returns to celebrate DC’s LGBTQ+ community

By Riley Gillis | June 30

This year’s celebration is the largest since before the COVID-19 pandemic

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DC shows support for abortion rights after Supreme Court decision

By Nina Heller and Olivia Alafriz | June 28

‘I’m here in rage’

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Coronavirus

I was hospitalized for COVID-19 while in isolation housing

By Jordan Young | June 24

Here is what the AU community should know 

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DC community rallies at March for Our Lives event

By Ben Johansen | June 22

 Gun control activists and politicians spoke out against recent shootings and gun violence

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Students, faculty reflect on University's efforts to support students of color on campus

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | June 21

A closer look at how students, faculty and administration address racism through activism and policy

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AUPD takes pledge to increase female representation in law enforcement

By Olivia Alafriz | June 8

36 percent of the department’s officers are female, triple the national level

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Students face barriers in accessing services at the Counseling Center

By Rebeka Rafi and Mackenzie Konjoyan | June 3

Long wait times, referrals to outside therapists among concerns 

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Commuter students frustrated with University fees and feel disconnected with campus

By Isabella Brown | May 31

‘It’s not a lack of money, it’s just a poor allocation of resources’

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American University chooses scholar and public health expert Shannon Hader as next dean of SIS

By Ben Johansen | May 26

Hader will take over on July 1

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Features

‘It just didn't feel real’: Seniors reflect on fundamental college experiences and opportunities lost to the pandemic

By Isabella Brown | April 29

After two years of living with COVID, seniors recall their struggle with the online format of virtual learning and missing out on key experiences

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AU community mourns death of student Srijita Wolf-Gazo

By Skye Witley | April 29

Wolf-Gazo was honored during a Catholic Mass at Kay Spiritual Life Center on Tuesday

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Chyna Brodie becomes first Black woman to serve a full term as SG president

By Vera Tsang | April 28

A reflection on Brodie’s term and its legacy at AU

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Students across the political divide reflect on freedom of speech amid tense campus climate

By Zoe Bell and Abigail Turner | April 26

Liberal, conservative students on when freedom of speech matters most

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