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Eagles Put Talons Up for a Free DC
WASHINGTON D.C. – On September 6th, American University Students rallied together and joined the “Free DC” protests held in Malcom X Park. Organizations such as American University for D.C., Task Force for Democracy, and Young Democratic Socialists of America at AU, joined hundreds of D.C.-based organizations to protest President Donald Trump’s military deployment of the…
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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…