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AWOL AU's progressive rabblerousers. Our publication comes out twice a year. Interests include investigat

AWOL magazine aims to continue pushing both ourselves and American University to be more critical of issues that deserve to be understood with nuance; to work subversively when dismantling barriers that suppress certain voices, and to love irrepressibly when it comes to serving our community. We ignite campus discussions on social, cultural and political issues. We want to make our campus more inq

uiring, egalitarian and socially engaged. Our stories have an angle, which is different from having an agenda. Our reporting is impartial and fair, but our analysis is critical and argumentative. We were independently founded by American University students in 2008. While we are still student-run, today we are housed under AU’s Student Media board. AWOL is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press and Generation Progress Voices Network. This publication has won awards at the National College Media Convention, and its writers have won awards from the Society for Professional Journalists and the College Media Association.

Students gathered in front of the WCL Capitol Building Front Lawn to commemorate Native Americans who survived the resid...
30/10/2024

Students gathered in front of the WCL Capitol Building Front Lawn to commemorate Native Americans who survived the residential school experience.

Link to photo essay in bio.

📸: Conny Galvez

Note: An earlier version of this post was taken down for incorrectly naming the Native American Law Students Association.

Nearly 20 demonstrators, most of whom were students, built the Gaza Solidarity Sukkah as a continuation of nationwide ac...
30/10/2024

Nearly 20 demonstrators, most of whom were students, built the Gaza Solidarity Sukkah as a continuation of nationwide activist efforts pushing universities to divest from companies that profit from the Israel-Hamas war.

Swipe to see condensed timeline. Link to article in bio.

🖊️: Will Sytsma and Ben Ackman
📸: Ben Ackman

Teaching at other institutions, he said, is off the table.“I’ve ripped up all offers to go anywhere else because I reall...
25/10/2024

Teaching at other institutions, he said, is off the table.

“I’ve ripped up all offers to go anywhere else because I really like it and I really like the students,” Allan Lichtman said. “I love being around American University students. It’s kept me young.”

Link to profile in bio.

🖊️: Jack Lunder and Tom Langford
📸: Ben Austin

According to a flier distributed by regional union 32BJ SEIU, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union,...
11/10/2024

According to a flier distributed by regional union 32BJ SEIU, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union, 120 janitors at AU were being represented in negotiations for a new contract with Aramark. The union claimed that the raise in pay proposed by Aramark did not keep up with inflation.

Link to photo essay in bio.

📸: Ben Ackman

The festival that once united young Washington alternative music fans returned to allow attendees to relive that happine...
09/10/2024

The festival that once united young Washington alternative music fans returned to allow attendees to relive that happiness they felt decades ago in hopes that it can continue into the future.

Link to article in bio.

🖊️: Kate Kessler
📸: Ben Ackman

The encampment was well-organized and recognized the seriousness of the latest Israel-Hamas war, according to Aisha Whit...
18/09/2024

The encampment was well-organized and recognized the seriousness of the latest Israel-Hamas war, according to Aisha White. It also provided a calm space for people to share their voices and engage in deep conversations, she said.

Link to article in bio.

📷: Benjamin Austin

Applications for AWOL close TOMORROW! If you haven’t yet, apply with the link in our bio.
05/09/2024

Applications for AWOL close TOMORROW! If you haven’t yet, apply with the link in our bio.

As the number of hate crimes against trans people have risen across the United States according to the Human Rights Camp...
26/08/2024

As the number of hate crimes against trans people have risen across the United States according to the Human Rights Campaign, some members of AU’s trans community have reported feeling safe on campus. But students have still reported feeling affected by the news of these crimes.

Content Warning: This article describes su***de and violence against transgender people.

Link to article in bio.

📷: Ben Ackman

Journalists and community members said they were upset and outraged after the local news organization DCist was shut dow...
26/08/2024

Journalists and community members said they were upset and outraged after the local news organization DCist was shut down by its parent company WAMU, which is owned by American University, in February.

Link to article in bio.

📷: Claire Gover

Applications for AWOL are open! Apply now through the link in our bio.
23/08/2024

Applications for AWOL are open! Apply now through the link in our bio.

This semester, AWOL’s multimedia team investigated how students feel about Greek Life on American University’s campus. T...
11/04/2024

This semester, AWOL’s multimedia team investigated how students feel about Greek Life on American University’s campus.

This investigation comes two years after AU’s Abolish Greek Life movement. The movement started with an Instagram account detailing national student statistics and testimonials. The organization then advocated for two student government referendums in Spring 2022, calling for the abolishment of social Greek Life and the start of social alternatives. The movement won on both motions.

Link in bio.

AU students protest administrative inaction towards sexual violence on campus. Link in bio.
06/03/2023

AU students protest administrative inaction towards sexual violence on campus. Link in bio.

In honor of 15 years of AWOL here are some of our most iconic covers, including our first and most recent editions. Be s...
01/03/2023

In honor of 15 years of AWOL here are some of our most iconic covers, including our first and most recent editions.

Be sure to check out all former editions of AWOL on our website, link in bio, and stay tuned this semester for what’s to come

The AU Theatre Program began their run of the musical, “Bat Boy” last week. Link in bio for more.Photo by Kate Zuckerman
24/02/2023

The AU Theatre Program began their run of the musical, “Bat Boy” last week. Link in bio for more.

Photo by Kate Zuckerman

Our AUSG recap is out now. Link in our bio!
09/02/2023

Our AUSG recap is out now. Link in our bio!

The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here. AWOL’s 31st edition is out now across campus! The link to the online...
05/12/2022

The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here. AWOL’s 31st edition is out now across campus! The link to the online edition is in our bio.

The 31st Edition of AWOL Magazine is out on December 5th. Follow for more exciting content releases throughout the week...
30/11/2022

The 31st Edition of AWOL Magazine is out on December 5th. Follow for more exciting content releases throughout the week. See you soon!

AU Students and staff participated in a student-led walkout to protest the university’s response to sexual violence on c...
28/11/2022

AU Students and staff participated in a student-led walkout to protest the university’s response to sexual violence on campus on Nov. 10. New photo essay out now.

Meet the Fall 22 E-Board! 😎
07/11/2022

Meet the Fall 22 E-Board! 😎

Happy Halloween! Check out our newest photo essay! Link is in our bio 🎃🕸🎃🕸
01/11/2022

Happy Halloween! Check out our newest photo essay! Link is in our bio 🎃🕸🎃🕸

Join our team to learn more about long-form and investigative journalism. Applications are due this Friday!
26/09/2022

Join our team to learn more about long-form and investigative journalism. Applications are due this Friday!

First pitch meeting of the year! So excited for our upcoming semester😎
16/09/2022

First pitch meeting of the year! So excited for our upcoming semester😎

Join us for our first pitch meeting, where we will go over story ideas, give more info on our organization, and talk abo...
12/09/2022

Join us for our first pitch meeting, where we will go over story ideas, give more info on our organization, and talk about our goals for this year. This meeting is open to anyone, including returning and prospective members. We hope to see you there!

Tomorrow’s interest meeting will be held over zoom. Link is in our bio and can also be sent via DM or email per request....
06/09/2022

Tomorrow’s interest meeting will be held over zoom. Link is in our bio and can also be sent via DM or email per request. Thanks!

See you on Wednesday!
03/09/2022

See you on Wednesday!

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AWOL magazine aims to continue pushing both ourselves and American University to be more critical of issues that deserve to be understood with nuance; to work subversively when dismantling barriers that suppress certain voices, and to love irrepressibly when it comes to serving our community. We ignite campus discussions on social, cultural and political issues. We want to make our campus more inquiring, egalitarian and socially engaged. Our stories have an angle, which is different from having an agenda. Our reporting is impartial and fair, but our analysis is critical and argumentative. We were independently founded by American University students in 2008. While we are still student-run, today we are housed under AU’s Student Media board. AWOL is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press and Generation Progress Voices Network. This publication has won awards at the National College Media Convention, and its writers have won awards from the Society for Professional Journalists and the College Media Association.