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Opinion: KPU turns 50: A look back at how the student-run speakers bureau has shaped AU

By Yazan Hanouneh | September 16

Since its founding in 1968, the Kennedy Political Union has become a key part of the AU community

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Satire: Inspiring! This really mean freshman wrote her admissions essay about kindness

By Bobbie Armstrong | September 6

Her roommate had a breakdown and moved out after just one week

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Opinion: D.C. Council practices 'pick and choose' democracy with plans to overturn Initiative 77

By Braeden Waddell | August 31

The voters made their decision about raising the tipped wage. So why won’t the City Council respect them?

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Satire: Anderson Hall mice make push to unionize

By Bobbie Armstrong | August 30

The revolution is happening — in the walls

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Opinion: White women need to talk about race

By Samantha McAllister | August 26

After repeatedly calling police on unassuming African-Americans, white women need to step up

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Opinion: Supporting freedom of the press will make America great again

By Sonikka Loganathan | August 16

A response to the Trump administration's continued attacks on journalism

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Opinion: The AU Alert system has failed students

By Samantha McAllister | August 11

With events ranging from an armed intruder to gas leaks, the alert system is inconsistent

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To print or not to print

By Stephanie Mirah | April 20

American University prides itself on being environmentally friendly. The campus is an arboretum and the classrooms use motion-sensored lights.

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Burwell presidency is an example of women’s leadership

By Samantha McAllister | April 16

As a senior in high school, the announcement that Sylvia Burwell would be the president of American University during my time at AU was incredibly exciting.

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Binge drinking is a pervasive and dangerous part of American University campus culture

By Samantha McAllister | March 8

As a college student, it seems like someone is always throwing up from drinking too much. Whether it’s that random girl on my floor or a friend from class, someone is always pushing their limits.

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Founder’s Day is a celebration of a slave owner and the razing of Black communities

By Nickolaus Mack | February 28

Students often describe the American University community as an idealistic bubble tucked inside Tenleytown.

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University’s response to anti-open borders posters further fuels bigotry

By Mark Lu | February 5

There’s a difference between bigotry and provocation

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Trustee sexual misconduct allegations exemplify societal problem

By Samantha McAllister | January 30

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Ross Levinsohn, AU Trustee, chip away at the credibility of the Board

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Venue selection for Founder’s Day Ball event is racially tone-deaf

By Nickolaus Mack | January 22

For a campus rattled by racial tension, the National Museum of African American History and Culture is not the best venue

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It’s time for accessible Plan B

By Steph Black | December 15

Plan B, one brand of emergency contraception, is an integral part of sexual health for college students.

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AU doesn’t give students adequate opportunities to explore different areas of study

By Samantha McAllister | December 7

The “liberal arts experience” draws students to colleges and universities across the country.

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How ‘Stranger Things’ is making scientific curiosity cool

By Olivia Richter | December 4

The show encourages viewers to seek knowledge

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