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AU opens doors to campus food pantry

By Nazli Togrul | September 19

The Market opened on Sept. 5

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Global Education Forum takes aim at hate in education and community

By Taylor Moore | September 15

Panel addresses how to prevent and attack hate crimes

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What's the most important issue facing the country? AU students weigh in

By Tanner Hackney , Ambar Pardilla , Nicole Schaller , Tessa Dolt , Emily Simonsen and Alyssa Rotunno | September 15

Answers range from climate change to capitalism

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KPU, Greek organizations host AU alum Rep. Donald McEachin

By Ben Foster | September 14

Congressman addresses May hate crime during remarks

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AU students protest Trump’s DACA decision

By Jonathan Bergman | September 14

About 100 people gathered Saturday outside the White House, chanting “Defend DACA”

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Malala Yousafzai named 2017 Wonk of the Year

By Maria Carrasco | September 12

American University will host Nobel Peace Prize recipient later this month

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5 key takeaways from the Immigrant Justice Clinic’s session on DACA

By Lydia Calitri | September 12

The Washington College of Law’s Immigrant Justice Clinic (IJC) and the Office of Campus Life hosted an informational session Friday to “generate community discussion” on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). Audience members also asked questions in an anonymous Q&A session. Primarily moderated by law students Katie Conway, Liz Pinolini and Courtney Cataudella, the presentation was held following President Trump’s Sept.

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Alum and activist Sarah McBride headlines College Democrats event

By Maria Carrasco | September 7

McBride spoke about improvements in transgender rights, voting for Democrats

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The headlines you need to know going into the 2017-2018 school year

By Haley Samsel | August 24

Frequent protests, the selection of a new university president and a hate crime that shook the student body to its core made last year a whirlwind for AU students, faculty and employees.

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Year in review: The legacy of AUSG’s first black president, Devontae Torriente

By Maria Carrasco | August 1

Three months after leaving office, Torriente shares the successes, failures and racism he saw on the job

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Meme Facebook group builds community, pokes fun

By Lydia Calitri | July 21

The page, called Camp Wonkachusetts, now has more than 3,000 members

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Mike Pence speaks at AU, sparking objections from students

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco | July 14

Vice president appeared at private event Wednesday

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Taylor Dumpson reflects on her first month in office

By Lydia Calitri | June 19

Student government president talks about hate crime and what comes next

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Straight from print: Straddling borders

By Anagha Srikanth | April 26

New AU club aims to change public opinion of immigrants

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Virginia gubernatorial candidate speaks at AU

By Anna Donohue | April 25

Tom Perriello spoke to students about strengthening the Democratic Party on April 19

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Student Government president launches the Student Involvement Fund

By Lydia Calitri | April 20

Student Government President Devontae Torriente announced the creation of the Student Involvement Fund on April 4 to allocate funds to support students’ involvement in campus organizations.

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SASA hosts annual Holi celebration on the quad

By Emaan Khan | April 20

Organization uses “festival of colors” to expose students to South Asian culture

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