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Student Media Board did not receive student activity fee funding for 2022-23 academic year due to ‘significant amount of rollover’ from previous two semesters

By Kate Corliss | October 7

Decision includes comes as part of CSI structural review of student organizations, which also includes lack of stipends for Student Media Board

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American University Hillel holds Rosh Hashana services and activities to commemorate Jewish new year, share Jewish culture at AU

By Maeve Fishel | October 7

‘We believe that Jewish tradition, while particular, has a lot to offer the broader world’

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Student organizations host celebration for AU Staff Union labor contract agreement, encourage solidarity between students and workers

By Maeve Fishel | October 6

 ‘The university exists because of education, because of students, so it is just as crucial for students to build their own power to resist the administration as it is for us’

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Redistricting gave AU a second ANC seat. Why is nobody on the ballot?

By Gabe Castro-Root | October 5

One write-in candidate is trying to draw attention to the seats, but legal requirements put running for office — or even voting — out of reach for many students

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Features

Heal Da Homies utilizes crowdfunding to support DC community member

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | October 4

Raising money and finding volunteers amongst college students have led to successful mutual aid projects

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‘These Hands Don’t Haze’: AU Phi Mu tables for National Hazing Prevention Week

By Mina Allen | October 3

AU’s Phi Mu chapter hosted events throughout the week to raise awareness for hazing prevention

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Health inspection of MGC dining facilities shows multiple health code violations

By Jordan Young and Mariana Trujillo | September 30

University says all violations found have since been resolved

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Office of Campus Life co-hosts AU Mosaic affinity welcome for cultural affinity groups

By Hannah Langenfeld | September 30

Students and staff gathered for community engagement and connection

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Mayor Muriel Bowser discusses local government and leadership with College Democrats

By Olivia Alafriz | September 29

‘Don’t take your foot off the gas — we have a lot to do as Democrats to promote our values and fight for them every day’

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Swastika found on ceiling tile of Anderson Hall bathroom

By Zoe Bell | September 26

University pursuing further information about incident, Burwell said

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Coronavirus

University, D.C. Department of Health gives update on monkeypox at webinar

By Abigail Turner | September 22

Student Health Center working to get vaccines on campus

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‘Gen Z Takes on the Midterm Elections’ panel event explores what political issues matter most to young voters on both sides of the aisle

By Weslan Hansen | September 20

Students engaged with panelists on abortion rights, mental health

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AU’s Students Supporting Israel hosted first guest speaker event featuring Palestinian activist Bassem Eid

By Ellie White | September 16

Eid spoke to students on the Israel-Palestine conflict and the role of Israel in the Middle East

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Features

The Involvement Fair returns to the quad after a two-year hiatus

By Mina Allen | September 13

Students, clubs excited for opportunities to get involved on campus

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City Ridge development begins opening on Wisconsin Avenue

By Abigail Turner | September 8

Development will include residential, retail and office opportunities

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Student Government stipends increase for executive board members

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | September 2

Budget passed over the summer after being considered by the Undergraduate Senate

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Coronavirus

American University will no longer provide isolation housing for students living on campus

By Jordan Young and Isabella Brown | September 1

Students residing in on-campus housing expected to isolate in place

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