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Auburn student Abbie Stockard crowned Miss America 2025

By Rachel Swan | Operations Editor | January 8

Abbie Stockard, a senior nursing student at Auburn University and the reigning 2024 Miss Alabama, was crowned Miss America 2025 on Jan. 5 in Orlando, Florida. From Birmingham, AL., she triumphed over 51 contestants to win the title, earning a $50,000 scholarship and a yearlong role as a national ambassador. Stockard's victory marks her as the fourth Miss Alabama to claim the Miss America crown.

SGA hosts Fall 2024 Ring Night and Ceremony

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor | December 9

On Thursday night, Dec. 5, the Student Government Association hosted the Auburn University Ring Night and Ceremony, a uniquely Auburn tradition that presents upcoming graduates with their university class rings. Ring Night participants are formally bestowed their class rings every fall and spring semester, a tangible reminder of their lifelong link to Auburn.

The 31st annual Beat Bama Food Drive raises over 900,000 pounds of food

By Rachel Swan | Operations Editor | December 4

The 31st annual Beat Bama Food Drive (BBFD) raised a record breaking 908,928 pounds of food to support the Food Bank of East Alabama, surpassing last year’s total by over 222,000 pounds. In collaboration with the University of Alabama’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger drive, the two schools collectively raised over 1.3 million pounds of food to combat hunger across Alabama.

International Culture Café: Thanksgiving Pies

By Heather Wright | News Writer | December 3

On Nov. 20, 2024, the International Cultural Center hosted an International Culture Café in the Foy Hall lobby, serving students some of the traditional foods of an American Thanksgiving. The International Cultural Center is a program for international students that helps them acclimate to life in the United States and provides them with academic resources, intercultural competency and experiences. 

War Damn Coffee Jam returns to Samford Lawn

By Auston Kucholtz | News Writer | November 20

Amidst the rainy weather, live music and the distinctive scent of coffee filled the air as Auburn's University Program Council hosted the annual War Damn Coffee Jam on Nov. 20th. The UPC's yearly event offers an opportunity for students to socialize and relax with warm coffee and hot cocoa. 

From campus to combat: Auburn University celebrates Military Appreciation Week

By Ashley Massey | News Writer and Olivia Garrett | News Writer | November 19

On Nov. 13, Auburn University's campus hosted various interactive displays of the Alabama National Guard for Military Appreciation Week. Every year Auburn celebrates and recognizes those who serve The United States by dedicating a week to their heroic causes.

Auburn Board of Trustees approves downtown Auburn land purchase and more

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | November 18

The Auburn Board of Trustees approved multiple projects and real estate at the Nov. 15 meeting. The Board also approved the selling of land in the Wilcox and Bullock counties. 

Provost and Board of Trustees open and close graduate degree programs

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor | November 18

The Auburn University Board of Trustees and Academic Affairs Committee approved two new graduate certificates and closed a graduate certificate at the Nov. 15 meeting. The two approved graduate certificates are in Neuroscience and Veterinary Social Work, while the committee members elected to close the graduate certificate in Movement Analysis Skills from the School of Kinesiology. 

Former and current Miss Auburn University discuss program's impact

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor | November 15

After the 2025 Miss Auburn University Scholarship Competition on Nov. 8, the 2024 Miss Auburn University Mary-Coker Green and the newly crowned 2025 Miss Auburn University Mikella Anderson provide insight into the program. Green and Anderson spoke on preparing for the 2025 competition, the program’s impact on their lives and their plans.

School of Aviation fleet grounding raises questions about engine safety

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | November 15

Throughout the fall 2024 semester, Auburn University's School of Aviation has grounded and reintroduced the Cessna 172 fleet of aircraft. Students, employees and admin share their perspectives and concerns. 

Auburn University researchers test novel Alzheimer’s preventive

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor | November 15

New research from Auburn University shows a new drug might be a preventive for Alzheimer’s Disease. The study’s main researchers may have discovered a preventative for the disease after trials have slowed and reversed cognitive decline in mice.

Drew Haley Smith: Auburn graduate is youngest licensed female architect

By Landi Rutledge | News Editor | November 14

Drew Haley Smith became the youngest licensed female architect in the U.S. on July 22, 2024. Smith graduated from Auburn University in May 2023 with her bachelor's degree in architecture and interior architecture.  

Miss Auburn University 2025 Scholarship Competition crowns winner

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor | November 11

On Nov. 8, nine contestants competed in the 2025 Miss Auburn University Scholarship Competition in the Student Activities Center Auditorium. Faculty, students and locals attended to watch the contestants compete in speaking, talent and beauty contests for a grand scholarship.

Auburn students roll Toomer’s Corner for Donald Trump’s presidential win

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | November 6

Auburn students and local city residents gathered at Toomer's Corner last night and rolled like they would for an Auburn Athletics win. 

2025 Camp War Eagle counselors announced at Cater Hall

By Rachel Swan | Operations Editor | November 4

On Nov. 4, the 2025 Camp War Eagle and Successfully Orienting Students counselors were announced on the steps of Cater Hall. Friends and family gathered to celebrate the selected 72 students. These orientation counselors will undergo spring training to prepare for their role in guiding incoming freshmen and transfer students, helping them adjust to Auburn’s campus.

Auburn political science professors provide insight on what matters going into Election Day

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | November 4

Going into a highly anticipated presidential election, several of Auburn University's political science professors have noted the factors they think will determine the outcome of the Nov. 5 contest.

Auburn Campus Dining: the good, the bad and the unresolved

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | November 4

Auburn Campus Dining is looking for ways to help students have an accessible and enjoyable experience. They provided an update on current projects, gave a projection of the future and answered some student concerns. 

Grounded & Groundbreaking: Auburn University announces its 10-year strategic plan

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor | October 29

On Monday, Oct. 7, the Office of the President announced Auburn University’s 10-year strategic plan in a campus-wide email. The 44-page brief titled Auburn University Strategic Plan 2035: Grounded & Groundbreaking, outlines Auburn University’s future actions into five goals for the next decade to advance and establish itself as an ideal higher education institution.