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AU students studying in Nairobi describe experiences following deadly terrorist attack

By Dan Papscun | January 30

Classes at AU Nairobi campus canceled, other security measures implemented

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Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale to speak at AU next week

By Abbie Veitch | January 28

Seale has continued his activism through authoring several books 

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Muslim prayer room in Kay Spiritual Life Center renovated after students advocate for changes

By Sophie Austin | January 25

Chaplain says renovations show that Muslim community is as important “as any other” religious group on campus

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In “State of Student Government” speech, SG president urges senate to increase budget transparency

By Dan Papscun | January 24

Valentina Fernández on SG: “Personal interest still triumphs over teamwork and collaboration”  

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How the Department of Education’s proposed changes to Title IX policy could affect AU

By Brianna Crummy | January 23

University would be required to hold a hearing for all complaints

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Student protesters call for political change, more women in office at third annual Women’s March

By Kelsey Carolan , Dan Papscun and Evan Margiotta | January 22

Many AU students marched in Washington for the first time

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AU alum and author Nikolas Wong shares advice on self-publishing, pursuing career in writing

By Sophie Austin | January 21

 “Just pick up the pen and put it on the paper”

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University changes sorority recruitment dates, allowing students to attend Women’s March

By Kimberly Cataudella | January 16

Nearly 2,000 students signed a petition calling for the dates to change

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Founder’s Day Ball to be held at the National Air and Space Museum Center in Virginia

By Abbie Veitch | January 16

Event on Feb. 23 will offer 2,500 tickets

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In five-year strategic plan, AU lays out its goals of improving faculty research and increasing revenue

By Julia Gagnon | January 15

University plans to spend $23.5 million over next two years on strategic initiatives

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Man who harassed former SG president online agrees to apologize, renounce white supremacy

By Sophie Austin | December 18

Taylor Dumpson settled out of court with internet troll who targeted her following 2017 hate crime

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Daniel Myers named AU’s next provost

By Maria Carrasco | December 17

Myers previously served as provost at Marquette University

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Withstanding the heat

By Evan Margiotta | December 14

Students work to earn EMT status at Glen Echo Fire Department

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AU sorority members fight to change recruitment dates so students can attend Women’s March

By Kimberly Cataudella | December 13

Petition to move recruitment so that it doesn't conflict with march has received over 1,900 signatures

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Russian operative and recent AU graduate Maria Butina pleads guilty to conspiracy charge

By Haley Samsel and Brianna Crummy | December 13

Butina struck a deal with prosecutors that involves her cooperating with the U.S. government

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Campus remains dominated by students from East Coast, data shows

By Sophie Austin | December 13

Students from high and low enrollment states weigh in on their AU experiences

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Juuling craze hits AU as more students use e-cigarettes on campus

By Abbie Veitch | December 11

Though university is considered “smoke-free,” students report seeing Juuls in buildings

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