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Founders Week explained: A guide to one of the University’s most notable traditions

By Abigail Turner | February 21

The celebration will look different this year because of operational and COVID-19 related changes

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Founders director Jeremy Ward is revamping the University’s annual celebration

By Abigail Turner and Vera Tsang | February 18

Founders Week to focus on individual and AU-wide community building

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Southeast Asia Student Network offers a chance for students to explore their identities

By Maya Cederlund | February 17

Curious students of all backgrounds are encouraged to join, celebrate and learn more about Southeast Asian culture

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Housing and Residence Life raises hourly wage for desk receptionists by $1.50

By Olivia Alafriz | February 15

The change applies only to night shifts and will last one semester

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Metrobus resumes full service after month-long route reduction

By Gabe Castro-Root | February 9

As Omicron wave eases, bus drivers are returning to work 

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AU’s Sylvia Burwell to travel the country to promote ‘Change Can’t Wait’ campaign

By Weslan Hansen | February 8

Campaign has raised more than half of $500 million goal so far, officials say

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Coronavirus

American University unknowingly distributed counterfeit KN95 masks during return to in-person class

By Skye Witley | February 4

University is taking steps to provide adequate masks, officials said

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: American University to implement mandatory surveillance testing

By Nina Heller | February 4

About 1,800 of students will be required to take PCR tests each week

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Sports

From inside the Georgetown Flea Market, it sure seems like DC is a sports town

By Marco Gacina | February 2

Fans can find retro apparel, memorabilia and good conversation at the weekly market

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU shortens isolation period, expanded testing announced

By Olivia Kozlevcar | February 1

University expected to announce surveillance testing guidelines Friday

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University removes decommissioned campus smokestacks over winter break

By Olivia Alafriz | February 1

Removal concludes AU’s transition to a greener heating system

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Discrimination lawsuit against AU by student moves forward

By Mina Allen | January 31

DC federal district court granted discovery in a lawsuit involving a 2019 mental health incident and AUPD

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: University updates mask requirement: KN95, N95 or KF94 masks now required indoors

By Abigail Pritchard | January 27

Previous guidelines told students KN95 masks were “expected,” but not required

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Coronavirus

University confirms return to in-person learning, students ‘expected’ to wear KN95 or N95 masks

By Zoe Bell | January 26

Professors must wear masks while teaching, AU says

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American University students report ongoing U-Pass issues for spring semester

By Ellie White | January 21

Students express frustration with U-Pass problems and University response

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Coronavirus

Students show support for mandatory testing, in-person classes in SG special election

By Abigail Turner | January 20

Majority of voting students also favor current dining safety protocols and increased dining options

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Students petition to lower cost of spring 2022 semester amid month of virtual classes

By Zoe Bell | January 20

Petition receives nearly 400 signatures and backing from some student government members

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