By Will Fowler Laura Gerson has an unusual passion. While many young activists work to fight economic or racial inequity, she has opted for a cause less likely to draw in huge donations or massive street protests. Gerson works at the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, an organization dedicated to “providing support for patients and families, caregivers, […]
by Santiago Rivera Barbosa Washington – Eli Pine is a member of the Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter at American University. The national group now has over 25,000 members, and chapters in hundreds of colleges and high schools across the country. Pine, a freshman majoring in international studies, openly identifies as a “democratic socialist,” […]
by Kate Ivey American University has recently gained media attention for the student activism that has taken place on campus. The burning of the American Flag in response to the 2016 election, the Black Lives Matter rally, and the protest against the Westboro Baptist Church have all given AU positive media attention. The student activists on […]
By Meghan Howie Diya Dhaliwal has always cared about women’s issues, especially those relating to domestic violence. Her four years at American University (AU) have enabled her to take action and further her goals. “When I came to AU I was looking for different interest groups I could join. One was Women’s Initiative. I ended […]
By Lindsey Grutchfield The year that Sarah Everett, now a senior at American University, participated in Panhellenic recruitment was the first year that AU advertised the process as transgender-inclusive. However, neither Everett nor the two other trans people who participated that year received bids, inspiring Everett to advocate for reforms. “That hurt my feelings, and […]
By Lydia Calitri As the president of American University’s chapter of She’s the First, junior Michaela Becconsall is fulfilling her childhood dream of providing education to young girls around the world. Becconsall’s passion for girls’ education began in middle school, but it wasn’t until high school that she discovered She’s the First, an organization that […]
by Laura Cottrell Steph Black will graduate from American University this May with degrees in communication studies and women, gender, and sexuality studies, a newfound appreciation of her Jewish faith – and an arrest record. Black, who celebrated her third ‘activist anniversary’ on Jan. 23, was arrested for civil disobedience in September while protesting Judge […]
“As a woman, and specifically as a gay woman, I’ve seen the perils that come from the monopolization of women’s bodies. A key human right is the right to your person, which I believe constitutes any and all decisions surrounding your own body.” by Kyra McNaughton Lily Morris is currently a senior at American University […]
by Katya Podkovyroff Lewis Conner Shipp started his college career last August, and within five short months, became co-president of American University’s Student Zero Waste Club. Passing a tabling event during Welcome Week at the beginning of last semester, Shipp said he was introduced to former co-presidents, Caroline Johnson and Grace Pugh. With predominately senior members, […]
“If you’re wearing ‘Different’ across your chest, you’re branding yourself in feeling different in a positive way so that society can’t look down on you for it.” by Jaha Knight A New Jersey native is turning her pain into passion by helping LGBTQIA youth in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. Kyra Fox, is a […]