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Challenge Not Accepted
AU Students Speak on President Alger’s Responses (Or Lack Thereof)…
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Kris Estrada Sentenced: Perspective From The Courtroom
Content Warning: This article concerns charges of voyeurism, trauma, and the details of a court case concerning AU students. It also briefly mentions sexual assault and childhood trauma. Read with caution and reach out to organizations such as No More AU for support.
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HRL stands for Hell, Regret, and Lies (Part 1)
This is part of a 3-part series that aims to take an objective look at American University’s department of Housing and Residence Life, referred to as HRL, from the perspective of a former RA. All interviews were conducted anonymously due to fear of retribution. Any and all documents to support the claims made in this article…
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ARPC: Why is Palestine Important to Antiracist Student Organizing?
During the spring semester, AU’s Antiracist Research and Policy Center hosted a Lunch and Learn event titled The Solidarity Question: Why is Palestine Important to Antiracist Student Organizing? The event focused on pro-Palestine student organizing through an academic perspective, bringing in experts in history, social movement theory, and decolonial theory. This transcription is intended to…
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AU’s Communication Crisis
“Change can’t wait” These three infamous words have echoed through my mind since arriving at AU. As a junior, the motto doesn’t quite warrant the same reaction, not after AU administration has failed to be transparent with the community, silenced student free speech, hired an outside consulting firm known for mass layoffs, and denied assault…