Campus Life

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Kogod prepares to launch new case competition after suspending 2016 event

By Emily Martin | October 4

New format will include live cases, digital submissions

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Gabrielle Union to speak at All-American Weekend

By Haley Samsel | October 4

Actress and activist to visit AU on Oct. 21

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‘Enough is Enough’ rally calls for unity against hate following Confederate flag incident

By Brianna Crummy | October 2

Members of AU community gathered Friday for “Courage Against Terror” rally

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‘I was not surprised’: Students react to Confederate flags hung at American University

By Emily Martin , Brianna Crummy and Laura Romero | September 30

Students of color, Jewish students say University acted quickly, but more campus security is needed

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AU students condemn DeVos decision to rescind Obama-era guidelines on campus sexual assault

By Daniella Ignacio | September 29

DeVos is “perpetuating the stigma” of sexual assault, one student said

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Malala Yousafzai accepts Wonk of the Year award

By Jonathan Bergman | September 28

The Kennedy Political Union, Women’s Initiative and Muslim Student Association awarded Wonk of the Year to Malala Yousafzai at Bender Arena on Sept.

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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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