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Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

AWOL

Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

AWOL

Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

AWOL

60 miles on C&O
60 miles on C&O
Walking from D.C. to West Virginia reveals the ongoing value of a historic trail.
Clair Sapilewski, Staff Writer • December 9, 2025
Professor Profile: Kara Reynolds
Marisa Alvarez, Podcast Director • December 29, 2025
In the weeds
Ben Ackman, Photography Producer • December 9, 2025
The door closes to the lobby of 3201 New Mexico Avenue, which houses American University's Office of Equity and Title IX.
Professor’s exit fits national pattern of Title IX falling short
Title IX offices routinely fall short of student concerns, prioritize universities, experts said.
Ava Ramsdale, Staff Editor • December 11, 2025
A handwritten sign outside the bathrooms in the Battelle-Tompkins building.
Eyes on Battelle’s bathrooms: Sign changes, surveillance cause controversy
After two restrooms’ sign changes went without notice, American University began to surveil those who restored its all-gender status.
Will Sytsma, Managing Editor • April 29, 2025
Movers remove furniture from First-Year Advising office building Clark Hall on March 31.
First-Year Advising’s final days
As their office closes down, first-year advisors are reassessing their places at AU.
Ben Ackman, Photography Producer • April 23, 2025
Professor Kara Reynolds has developed popular economics courses on Taylor Swift and immigration. She prioritizes students' voices and input in her work.
Professor Profile: Kara Reynolds
Making student-designed courses a reality.
Marisa Alvarez, Podcast Director • December 29, 2025
Is Fashion Political?
Students and professors discuss protest, politics and fast fashion.
Marisa Alvarez, Derek Springer, Stevie Rosenfeld, Nika Sabzevari, and Grace Manson December 29, 2025
Stemming Beyond R1
What does this classification mean for AU's STEM programs?
Ben Ackman, Lilly Barnett, Sophia Berumen, Conny Galvez, Chase Gorman, Miles Hazo, Henry Humes, Ali Mahlowitz, Natalie Monga, and Clair Sapilewski December 29, 2025
The door closes to the lobby of 3201 New Mexico Avenue, which houses American University's Office of Equity and Title IX.
Professor’s exit fits national pattern of Title IX falling short
Title IX offices routinely fall short of student concerns, prioritize universities, experts said.
Ava Ramsdale, Staff Editor • December 11, 2025
Off the tenure track
Off the tenure track
AU offers early retirement program amid budget troubles.
Grace Manson, Staff Writer • December 8, 2025
Washington Wears
Exploring the impact of fashion in D.C.
Natalie Monga, Marisa Alvarez, Stevie Rosenfeld, Clair Sapilewski, and Chase Gorman December 29, 2025
Their Resistance
Their Resistance
D.C.’s Latino and Hispanic community shows strength and resistance in the face of the Trump Administration.
Michelle Miramontes, Multimedia Contributor • December 9, 2025
Thousands gather for No Kings protest in Washington
Thousands gather for No Kings protest in Washington
Washingtonians rallied together to protest against recent policies put in place by President Donald Trump.
Conny Galvez, Sophia Berumen, Ben Ackman, and Lilly Barnett November 20, 2025
Queens of Go-Go
Celebrating Go-Go and Cumbia in the District
Washington’s official music genre meets traditional Colombian rhythms for a night of dancing at Anthem Row.
Miles Hazo, Staff Writer • October 27, 2025
DC Art All Night showcases incarcerated artists
DC Art All Night showcases incarcerated artists
Behind Behind Bars exhibit has art and poetry created by clients of the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
Sophia Berumen, Multimedia Contributor • October 6, 2025
Queens of Go-Go
Celebrating Go-Go and Cumbia in the District
Washington’s official music genre meets traditional Colombian rhythms for a night of dancing at Anthem Row.
Miles Hazo, Staff Writer • October 27, 2025
Grounded in community
Grounded in community
A new wave of coffee culture is bringing a new approach to a D.C. scene dominated by chains
Will Sytsma, Managing Editor • April 24, 2025
"Homeless Lives Matter," by Rose Jaffe, located at 2nd and D St. NW.
Mapping DC’s murals
Artists in the district explore statehood, homelessness and racial justice through murals.
Natalie Monga, Multimedia Director • April 24, 2025
Eyes from above
Eyes from above
Uncovering the National Cathedral’s open-air secrets.
Vanessa Levins, Multimedia Director • April 22, 2025
Author Monique Truong and designer Thái Nguyễn read from their newly released children’s book, “Mai’s Áo Dài,” wearing custom made áo dài crafted by Nguyễn. They were joined by a young guest named Mai.
Tết celebration highlights food and fashion
The Vietnam Society hosted an event highlighting the culture’s rich traditions of fashion, food and community.
Mira Liu, Multimedia Contributor • April 2, 2025
A protestor lifts a corner of an American flag at Farragut Square.
“We are not Afghans:” Protestors of Afghanistan’s diaspora deny responsibility for National Guard shooting
Tajik, Uzbek and Hazaran protestors said they are not collectively responsible for the Pashtun shooter’s actions.
Ben Ackman, Photography Producer • December 9, 2025
A mourner for Charlie Kirk holds an electric candle at the vigil for Charlie Kirk in the School of International Service Founders Room on Sept. 15.
Charlie Kirk’s legacy celebrated, debated at vigil
Organizers of a Sept. 15 vigil for the slain conservative activist said Kirk was an early political inspiration to them. Others came to protest Kirk’s views.
Ben Ackman, Photography Producer • November 20, 2025
Thousands gather for No Kings protest in Washington
Thousands gather for No Kings protest in Washington
Washingtonians rallied together to protest against recent policies put in place by President Donald Trump.
Conny Galvez, Sophia Berumen, Ben Ackman, and Lilly Barnett November 20, 2025
Tracking American University’s response to Trump’s higher education policies
Tracking American University’s response to Trump’s higher education policies
From walkouts to memos to name changes, AWOL is tracking students', faculty members' and administrators' responses to federal policies.
Kyle Galvin and Ben Ackman November 4, 2025
A mural by Uncle Wink outside the Office for Neighborhood Safety and Engagement.
Charges, Contracts and Campaigns: The Saga of Ward 8’s Council Seat
D.C. Councilmember Trayon White’s alleged acceptance of bribes led to his expulsion – and an unclear political future in Ward 8
PJ Cunningham, Staff Writer • May 18, 2025
The door closes to the lobby of 3201 New Mexico Avenue, which houses American University's Office of Equity and Title IX.
Professor’s exit fits national pattern of Title IX falling short
Title IX offices routinely fall short of student concerns, prioritize universities, experts said.
Ava Ramsdale, Staff Editor • December 11, 2025
Waitlisted for well-being
Waitlisted for well-being
Students weigh in on current state of mental health services on campus.
Mia Kimm and Ali Filali December 8, 2025
Missing medications
Missing medications
Shortages, pharmacies and Student Health Center limit ADHD prescriptions
Catherine Brennan, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024
On medical leave
On medical leave
Absence requests impact college life for those facing health issues
Lily Tierney, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024
AU amid a pandemic
AU amid a pandemic
COVID continues to have an impact on the student experience, safety and academics
Tom Langford and Jack Lunder January 29, 2024