Delivering American University's news and views since 1925 | Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Life often boils down to two things: connections and compassion. I am not talking about Washington-style connections, I am talking about the intangibles that are developed only by exuding compassion from your core.
President Neil Kerwin addresses recently expressed concerns about campus climate and racism.
We shouldn’t stand by during this humanitarian catastrophe, argues Jackson Pincus.
Students with disabilities are suffering due to inaccessible older buildings on campus.
Freshman Noah Levy spoke to AU Professor Katya Salmi about the relationship between poverty and health.
SIS junior Bill Kakenmaster argues students should scrutinize Madeleine Albright’s record as closely as did Dick Cheney’s.
Programs for incoming students are too expensive, freshman Omou Barry writes.
Abby Dunn on why Sasha Gilthorpe should be the next SG President.
The Students Against Sexual Violence comment on the reemergence of EI members on campus.
We are told a college education is key to a successful future, yet earning a degree leaves us drowning in debt.
Those running American University should be making decisions that benefit students, the D.C. community and the academic institution--not personal interests
The Fossil Free AU coalition intends to expose the institutions that maintain the power and influence of the fossil fuel industry, even on our own campus.
Despite what the increasingly dogmatic right believes, the answer to every social problem is not to privatize everything.
School of Public Affairs junior Zachary Andrews argues that PBS should cut funding and add commercials.
"As a young, black woman, this outcome reminded me that we still do not live in a post-racial society."
Almost exactly two years ago, huddled in an Anderson Dormitory, a few students created what is now one of the largest campaigns at AU.
Until we demand mental health services, AU will not change its policies.
AU Students for Israel find Israeli events a great way to open discussion.
“While students celebrate Israel, we mourn.”
Stop jumping the gun on fossil fuels and focus on developing alternatives.
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