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American University's LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Affinity Group to march in 2019 Capital Pride Parade

By Petruce Jean-Charles | June 4

The group will be representing the University at the annual Pride event

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Music

Imogen Heap teams up with University’s Audio Technology Department to host private performance

By Delilah Harvey | June 4

The Grammy award winner held a workshop and live show as a part of her new project ‘The Creative Passport’

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“Kweendom” LGBT comedy show debuts first tour in D.C.

By Clare Mulroy | June 1

 Bobby Hankinson’s NYC comedy show brings diverse queer experiences to the stage

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D.C. ghost tours give guests a haunted look at the District

By Marc Shapiro | June 1

The bar crawl has spooked visitors to the nation’s capital for seven years and counting

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Center provides resources for students, faculty to produce impactful environmental films

By Delilah Harvey | May 3

Threats posed by climate change have driven its work

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The (Com)Post: Food Rescue with Hungry Harvest

By Abbie Veitch | May 1

D.C. produce delivery service prevents food waste and supports local farms

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Music

Olivia O’Brien shares personal stories of heartbreak and hope at Union Stage

By Lizzy Tarallo | April 30

The concert promoted her new album “Was It Even Real?” released on April 26 

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“Women on Weights” empowers women to reclaim the gym

By Clare Mulroy | April 30

Fitness program builds female students’ confidence in weight room

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Music

James Bay satisfies D.C. crowd with long-awaited performance

By Fatima Albannai | April 29

The English singer finally made it to the District after rescheduling conflicts 

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AU’s health and fitness courses are growing in popularity, University’s Department of Health says

By Lizzy Tarallo | April 29

HFIT courses promote student health and well-being in the classroom

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Playwright brings artistic experience to Sine Institute seminars

By Isabella Goodman | April 29

Karen Zacarías has spent her career championing diversity and inclusion

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Change is on the horizon for AU’s dining scene

By Kelly McDonnell and Dan Papscun | April 29

University likely to consider bids from large companies with mixed histories at other schools

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Music

Aaron Lee Tasjan brought genre-defying melodies to the Songbyrd April 7

By Miranda Baumann | April 25

His performance of his latest album interlaced witty comedy and soulful storytelling

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The (Com)Post: The Eagle goes thrifting and shares sustainable shopping tips

By Delilah Harvey and Ziyi Yuan | April 25

Secondhand shopping can be a budget-friendly way to help the environment

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‘Carrie The Musical’ brings forth bullying issues and the importance of having a safe space

By Morgan Bluma | April 23

The play runs April 25-27 at Katzen Arts Center

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Five coffee places to study off-campus this finals season

By Clare Mulroy | April 19

Library too crowded? Want a break from your usual coffee routine? Need to focus on your school work instead of socializing on the quad? It’s easy to feel trapped on campus when you’re spending most of your time studying there.  Switching up your surroundings is beneficial for productivity. ...

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Local teens will take on the big screen in AU’s Discover the World of Communication film festival

By Marc Shapiro | April 18

After seeing other universities host film festivals for teens, School of Communication alumna Rebecca Castaneda was eager to host a similar event at American University. She and other festival organizers were looking for a few key elements during the submission process.  “Does it tell a story? ...

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