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America’s hottest new performance art: being a Gen Z Man

On August 21, 2025 a group of American University first-year students hosted a “performative male contest” inspired by the nationwide contests that had popped up in London, New York and San Francisco. The contest offered a chance for Gen Z men to finally be cheered for in large crowds. Students came dressed in cargo pants, toting Labubus, matcha lattes and Clairo records, each hoping to be more performative than the last.
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A Glimpse Into How Student Musicians are Reshaping Live Music at Georgetown University

As warmer weather starts to make its way through Washington, the mid-afternoon sun illuminates the grass on the Healy Lawn at Georgetown University, the sound of birds chirping, and trees rustling is suddenly shifted to guitar riffs, bass lines, and drumbeats echoing through amps and speakers. Georgetown students fill the lawn, applauding as student-based rock band, No One And the Elses take the stage for what will be their Saint Patrick’s Day weekend headline show.
Alexandria Living Magazine •

Pilates Studio Helps Injured Military Members Recove

A 100-year-old exercise technique is helping military members and veterans recover from injuries today in Alexandria. 

NextStep Pilates is the non-profit arm of Studio Body Logic, an authentic pilates studio with locations in Alexandria and Arlington. NextStep aims to give active duty military and veterans who were injured in their service the opportunity to participate in one-on-one Pilates sessions free of charge.
Her Campus •

Zach Bryan's "Quittin Time" Tour Comes to DC

On Monday, March 25 country singer Zach Bryan performed a record breaking concert at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

“The Zach Bryan concert was the highest attended concert in Capital One Arena history with 20,228 people enjoying the show,” Ted Leonsis, Monumental Sports & Entertainment owner tweeted.

Leonsis followed up with “It was also the highest single night for merchandise sales in Capital One Arena History!”

As well as being a historic concert for the venue, Bryan brought out th
Her Campus | Created for Gen Z, By Gen Z. •

Taylor Swift Announces New Album “The Tortured Poets Department”

At the 66th annual Grammy Awards this past Sunday, Feb. 4, Taylor Swift won her 13th Grammy for her album “Midnights”. Taylor accepted the Grammy for Album of The Year, breaking the record for most Album of The Year wins in Grammy history.

Taylor Swift fans, also known as Swifties, were anticipating the announcement of Reputation (Taylor’s Version). Swift has been re-recording all of her albums in the name of ownership of her music. Swift has re – recorded “Fearless” “Red” “Speak Now” and “1989
Her Campus | Created for Gen Z, By Gen Z. •

Opinion: The Impact of Climate Activists’ Defacement of the “Mona Lisa”

On Sunday, Jan. 28, climate activists in Paris threw cans of soup on the infamous “Mona Lisa”. This display of protest is not the only one of its kind. Back in October of 2022, oil activists threw cans of tomato soup at Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers”.

Inside the Louvre, French activists protesting for food sustainability tossed cans of soup at the painting and asked onlookers the question of what is more important in today’s world. The “Mona Lisa” was preserved by a glass shield that protected the art
Her Campus | Created for Gen Z, By Gen Z. •

Take Care: How to Take Care of Yourself This Finals Season

As finals season approaches, many thoughts are circling through American University students’ brains. A group project on Monday, two exams on Tuesday, work on Wednesday, another presentation on Thursday and an early morning flight home on Friday. During the next week of endless hours in the library, last minute group meetings and the dread or excitement of going home, here are some things you can do to preserve your peace this finals season.

#1 Drink your Morning Coffee in the morning

As fun a
Her Campus | Created for Gen Z, By Gen Z. •

Opinion: The National Museum of Women In the Arts is Exactly What D.C. Needed

On Oct. 21, the National Museum of Women in the Arts reopened its doors to the public. The museum located in Northwest Washington, D.C. was closed for two years of renovations, but it is back up and running and eager to welcome guests.

The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) is the only museum of its kind in Washington, D.C. Having a creative space that highlights women’s voices is something that the city was missing. Washington, D.C. is home to dozens of art museums and private galleri
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Club Spotlight: One Love

One Love started a new chapter at American University, spreading awareness about domestic violence and promoting healthy relationships.

One Love was founded after the untimely death of senior lacrosse player at the University of Virginia, Yeardley Love. In her honor, the foundation advocates for healthy relationship education as a preventive tool for relationship abuse. At the core of the One Love Foundation are ten signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships, such as a comfortable pace and tr
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