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Auburn BSU earns multiple honors at regional leadership conference

By Gracie Goodman | News Writer | February 10

The Auburn University Black Student Union (BSU) was recognized with multiple awards at the Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference hosted by Texas A&M from Jan. 17 to Jan. 20, showcasing a significant moment for the student organization and its leadership. During the conference, Auburn’s BSU earned three major awards, including a selection for an advanced leadership institute that brings together the top student leaders from across the area.

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BSU Celebrates 40 Years at Auburn

| February 21

Saturday, Feb. 17, the Black Student Union celebrated its 40th anniversary at Auburn University. The organization was founded in 1984, 20 years after Harold A. Franklin became the first Black student to enroll at the university. To this day, BSU continues its mission to further the interests of Black students across Auburn's campus.

BSU hosts speed dating event

By Laney Mayfield | Writer | January 29

Auburn University's Black Student Union hosted a speed dating event for students to have the opportunity to mingle with their peers.

BSU celebrates Black History Month with series of events

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | February 14

“We’re not only remembering history, but we’re contributing to it every single year,” said Brandan Belser, BSU assistant director of community and equity.

Student orgs honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | January 19

Auburn's Black Student Union and Alternative Student Breaks gathered together on Monday to honor Martin Luther King Jr. through community service and remembrance of the 1960s civil rights movement.

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Deceased students honored in University ceremony

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | September 22

Seven Auburn students died in the past year, but the University has not forgotten their individual impacts on campus, memorializing them in a ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 20.

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Black Student Union hosts Unity Week programs

By Destini Ambus | Campus Writer | February 20

In the midst of celebrating black culture, BSU seeks to create a broader connection with other minority groups and the whole campus.

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BSU and UPC partner for screening and panel of 'Get Out' on the Green Space

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | October 27

With Halloween days away, the University Program Council and Black Student Union hosted a scary movie on the Greenspace. Following the movie, a panel was held for discussion of the prominent themes within the event's screening of Get Out.

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BSU holds race relations panel

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | February 13

The Black Student Union held a panel to discuss racially-charged issues that have come to new light since Donald Trump’s inauguration.

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BSU discusses Trump's executive orders

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | January 30

The Black Students Union altered their originally scheduled topics of discussion on Monday, Jan. 30 in light of some of President Trump’s recent controversial executive orders.

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Get to know Mr. BSU

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | November 13

Elliot Player, freshman in hotel and restaurant management, was crowned Mr BSU during the Black Student Union sponsored event in Foy Auditorium.

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Black Student Union promotes diversity through events

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | February 23

Auburn's Black Student Union continues to promote diversity throughout campus this semester.