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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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REVIEW: Top restaurants offer discounted prices for Restaurant Week

By Clair Sapilewski | September 5

Restaurant Week makes upscale restaurants more accessible 

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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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Sports

Mimi Watts represents AU at Phillips 66 National Championships

By Connor Sturniolo | August 3

Swimmer brings Eagle pride to Indianapolis

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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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Features

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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DC Pride festival and parade builds support for the LGBTQ+ community

By Hannah Langenfeld | July 3

Pride celebration was largest ‘to ever take place’ in the District, Capital Pride says

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AU Library honors prints by famous Japanese artist of The Great Wave

By Maria Tedesco | June 22

The prints, on display at AU, have a special connection to Japanese history and culture

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AU’s Methodist affiliation leaves students with something to be desired

By Ella Rousseau | June 16

University chaplain says Methodist affiliation promotes inclusivity at AU, but some Methodist students don’t feel University support

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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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Peter Starr to step down as University provost

By Tyler Davis | June 7

Vicky Wilkins will serve as acting provost in interim 

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AU’s neighbors are hopeful about their relationship with the University

By Mackenzie Konjoyan and Katie Mass | June 7

Despite past conflicts, nearby residents are optimistic about working with AU on campus planning

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