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AUMB reflects on win in "For Whom the Band Tolls"

By Michaela Yielding | Campus Writer | January 31

The stadium lights flashed and flickered across the field, with fans looking onward for an explanation. Suddenly, the Auburn University Marching Band marched forward as the announcer's voice boomed over the stadium, announcing the first song of their Metallica-inspired show, a cover of the band's 1984 classic, "For Whom the Bell Tolls." Performed two times in Jordan-Hare stadium, Auburn's Metallica show won two categories in the competition, For Whom the Band Tolls.

University holds AI informational session - On the Pl(AI)ns

By Michaela Yielding | Campus Writer | January 27

The Biggio Center, in collaboration with other university programs, hosted an event to promote the use of artificial intelligence, deeming it an "AI playground." Supported by exhibits Microsoft and Salesforce, various speakers gathered Jan. 25 in the Melton Student Center to present to students, faculty and staff.

The Tea opens third location on Thach Concourse

By Sam Vise | Community Reporter | January 26

A new loaded tea truck has opened on Auburn’s campus. Located on the West Thach Concourse, The Tea has been booming since its opening on the first day of the spring semester. 

Several thefts reported on campus

By Connor Copeland | Campus Editor | January 18

On Jan. 18 at 4:36 p.m., Auburn University announced in a university-wide email several reports of theft that occurred in academic buildings Wednesday, Jan. 17.

Auburn City Council holds second January meeting, approves medical equipment for fire department

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | January 18

The Auburn City Council held its second biweekly meeting of January. The council approved the purchase of three chest compression devices for the Auburn Fire Department. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m.

'If not me, then who?': Auburn celebrates 60 years of integration

By Brychelle Brooks | Campus Reporter | January 10

60 years ago, Harold A. Franklin enrolled as a graduate student at Auburn University, the first African American to do so. Like many attempts at integration across the nation, Franklin was met with considerable pushback, and he eventually left the university. He received a master's degree from Auburn in 2020 after coming back to defend his thesis. On Jan. 9, 2023, Auburn celebrated the anniversary of Franklin's enrollment, marking the beginning of an integrated Auburn University.

Loveliest Village Holiday Market hosted in Downtown Auburn

By Kayleigh Freeman | Community Writer | December 5

The annual Lovliest Village Holiday Market was held over the weekend.

Top five candidates react to Miss Auburn callouts

By Connor Copeland | Campus Editor | December 4

The five candidates for 2024-25 Miss Auburn election were announced Nov. 28 on the steps of Cater Hall. Following the callouts, the candidates expressed a wide range of emotions — from excitement, to gratitude, to nervousness. 

Hate crime reported in Haley Center

By Connor Copeland | Campus Editor | December 3

A university-wide email announced an act of vandalism potentially motivated by gender and racial bias that was reported to the Department of Campus Safety and Security the afternoon of Dec. 3. The vandalism occurred in the Haley Center.

Pro-Palestinian Protest held at Toomer's Corner

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | December 3

A group of pro-Palestinian students gathered at Toomer's Corner to raise awareness and protest recent military action in the Middle East.

Beat Bama Food Drive triumphs in record-breaking 30th year

By Rachel Swan | Campus Writer | December 3

In their 30th year on the Plains, Beat Bama Food Drive reigned victorious over the University of Alabama's Beat Auburn Beat Hunger, bringing in over a collective one million pounds of food to food banks across the state.

Public and One Health major to come fall 2024

By Michaela Yielding | Campus Writer | November 29

Auburn University will welcome its first cohort of public and One Health majors in fall 2024. This program will be the first in the nation to offer to combine the two health models, offering students an interdisciplinary approach to the field.

Auburn rings in the holiday season with annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony

By Sam Vise | Community Reporter | November 27

Auburn welcomed in the holiday season with its annual lighting ceremony. The annual event is a favorite throughout the community.

Student workers faced with 'terrible' parking experiences on game days

By Michaela Yielding | Campus Writer | November 24

On Saturday, thousands will flock to Auburn for the 88th Iron Bowl, crowding the few parking lots around campus. Student workers, who help provide the essential game day experience, are often left without adequate parking and must deal with inflated prices, long walks to campus and ticketing.

Auburn City Council holds biweekly meeting

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | November 22

The Auburn City Council held its final meeting of the month of November last night.

"This is for a bigger battle": Operation Iron Ruck

By Brychelle Brooks | Campus Reporter | November 21

Every Iron Bowl, a group of veterans hike from the away team's stadium to the home team stadium to raise awareness of veteran suicide. They will carry 22 pounds to commemorate the 22 veteran lives taken by suicide in Alabama annually on average. The hike, known as a ruck, brings community to veterans across the state and will begin Nov. 22 and end Nov. 25, the day of the 2023 Iron Bowl.

New mental health tab launches on Canvas

By Rachel Swan | Campus Writer | November 20

Auburn's SGA launched a new mental health tab on university Canvas pages Nov. 17. The tab aggregates the mental health resources the university provides and offers guidance in case of emergencies. 

5 things to know from last Board of Trustees meeting of 2023

By Connor Copeland | Campus Editor | November 17

Auburn University's Board of Trustees met Nov. 17 for the last time in 2023. Here is a recap of the most important topics discussed during the meeting.