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AU research team compiled initial data on Afghan refugee crisis

By Michele Wong | October 5

While the Afghan crisis remains relevant, SIS professor says many other crises require the attention of the AU community

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Protesters mobilize for DC Women's March

By Ellie White | October 4

Thousands march nationwide to defend reproductive rights, abortion access

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New DC law requires all riders to lock scooters and dockless bikes after use

By Zoe Bell | October 1

Effective today, riders must lock scooters to bike rack, signpost or bike/scooter corral

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Project Pengyou welcomes new and returning students during its first in-person event since the pandemic

By Mina Allen | October 1

Members said they were excited to see high engagement among over games of Jenga and cultural exchange

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AU partners with the First Ladies Association for Research and Education to study US first ladies

By Kate Corliss | September 30

Organization launched in June with the support of the School of Public Affairs

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Active Minds seeks to support AU community with mental health dialogue and resources

By Jake Schlanger | September 29

As students return to campus, club leaders hope to build upon existing mental health services

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On the Record: Telling stories with compassion, reporting with purpose

By Nina Heller | September 29

From our Managing Editor for News, intentions to continue transparency with ethics and decision-making

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Community organizer Rosa Clemente talks activism strategies, importance of studying revolutionary history

By Kate Corliss | September 28

AUSG Women’s Initiative hosts virtual event featuring the scholar-activist and former vice presidential candidate

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University returns to pre-pandemic cleaning levels for the fall semester

By Abigail Pritchard | September 28

While high-touch surfaces remain part of University cleaning, classroom desks are personal responsibility

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AU clubs hold transgender rights panel

By Maeve Fishel | September 27

AU Dems and AU Pride co-hosted the event to discuss recent anti-trans legislation

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AU community prepares for ‘Justice for J6’ rally, but event draws small crowd

By Riley Gillis and John Holdsworth | September 24

Students and professors waited with apprehension the week before rally

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AU community responds to antisemitic vandalism and statements from the administration

By Sarah Mattalian , Ben Johansen and Zoe Bell | September 22

Jewish students and organizations took to social media to criticize the University’s response

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Former WAMU employee sues University, alleging harassing, retaliatory and unlawful actions

By Nina Heller | September 21

Lawsuit comes almost a year after initial defamation suit from Zuri Berry

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SG holds vigil honoring An’Twan Gilmore

By Ben Johansen | September 20

The candlelit ceremony honored Gilmore, a victim of police brutality

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Students struggle with disability accommodations amid COVID-19 protocols

By Abigail Turner | September 17

Two first-year students were initially denied accommodations in their residence halls and on-campus

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As AU begins a return to in-person instruction, some professors have decided to teach maskless

By Ben Johansen | September 15

Students voice concerns over classroom mask-wearing procedures

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Zeta Phi Eta reinstalls Alpha Mu chapter at AU

By Zoe Bell | September 14

SOC student leaders bring back communication arts and sciences professional fraternity

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