COMM-260 Quant Methods & Data Viz (Spring 2019) | Final projects from students in Quantitative Methods & Data Visualization at American University Spring 2019.

Metropolitan Police Stop and Frisk: Unsuccessful?

Metropolitan Police St...

A 10-year-old black child was taken from the sidewalk and handcuffed into police custody earlier this month in Washington, D.C.

How Safe is American University? Deciphering AUPD’s Daily Crime Log

How Safe is American U...

As required by law, American University provides crime statistics by releasing an annual security report and by updating a daily crime log that details violations happening on c...

As the District’s White Population Increases, Gay and Lesbian Bars Rapidly Decrease

As the District’s Whit...

Washington, D.C.— Over the last 20 years, D.C. residents have noticed a significant change in their neighborhood nightlife. While some may see the boom in new restaurants and ba...

Why Schools with the Most Funding Have the Most Problems

Why Schools with the M...

As the first period bell rings at Franklin High School, students run through the halls and in and out of bathrooms. Littering and cursing, they pay no mind to their tardy attend...

District Sees Number of Cyclists collisions Rise

District Sees Number o...

On June 23 Malik Habib was out at night, biking around the city to deliver food like the countless other teenagers in the district. Only on that night Habib never made home afte...

Rising Homicide Rates Devastates Trans+ Community

Rising Homicide Rates ...

Hate crimes have been on the rise for members within the trans+ community in recent years, having doubled in the short span of just three years.

The Voting Culture in Texas After the Supreme Court’s Decision in Shelby County v Holder (2013)

The Voting Culture in ...

The Voting Rights Act prohibits anyone from being denied his or her right to vote on the basis of the color of their skin or their race. The act specifically outlined policy cha...

Going to the Gym Can Lead to Improvements in Mental Health

Going to the Gym Can L...

In the United States, around 1 in 5 adults experience mental health issues. In 2017, that was about 46.6 million adults. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, me...

So Trump Won the Midwest in 2016. What are his chances in 2020?

So Trump Won the Midwe...

For years, the Democratic “Blue Wall” of the rust belt seemed impenetrable, but after Donald Trump’s shocking victory in the 2016 Presidential Election many were left wondering ...

Cruise Ships: Planet Destroyers in Disguise

Cruise Ships: Planet D...

Cruise ship tourism is at an all-time-high, with an expected increase of 67% of overall cruise line passengers from 2009 to 2019. Most ships can carry up to 5,000 passengers fo...

The Notorious College Diet

The Notorious College ...

Nutritious food is more expensive, but students are demanding a more affordable meal plan that includes healthier options.