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KICK COVID comes to Auburn

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | September 21

Auburn Univeristy announced in a recent newsletter its partnership with the Alabama Department of Public Health and the KICK COVID effort, which will arrive on Sept. 25.

EDITORIAL | Why students should attend the listening sessions for the next president

By Editorial Board | Fall 2021 | September 21

Thursday, Sept. 23 the Auburn University Board of Trustees is hosting a listening session for students to express what they want in the next president. The editorial board encourages students to attend to ensure the next president represents our long-term interests.

Bringing Korean Thanksgiving to Auburn's campus

By Emma Hall | News Writer | September 20

Tomorrow, Sept. 21, Auburn University's Korea Center will be serving free food in Foy Hall to all students to celebrate Chuseok, a traditional Korean holiday.

OIT and Biggio fund VR learning for 2022

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | September 20

This fall, Auburn’s Office of Information Technology and the Biggio Center collaboratively funded six faculty proposals on virtual learning to be implemented in early 2022.

Suite 1111 | Protestors: 'Listen to us'

By Katie Carroll | Podcast Writer | September 17

Katie Carroll spoke to students and community members about why they were protesting, what they would tell the University and how safe they feel in Auburn.

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Trustees seeking input on next president in public listening sessions

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | September 16

The Auburn University Board of Trustees is looking to get input from staff, students and community members on what Auburn should look for in its next president.

COVID-19 update: 100 cases reported on campus for second week of September

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | September 15

100 students reported a positive COVID-19 test during the second week of September, a decrease from the 188 cases of the previous week.

New members of SGA judicial branch speak on confirmation

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | September 15

On Tuesday, Sept. 7, new members of the Auburn SGA judicial branch spoke on their confirmations, as well as their support of Stephen Morris.

Auburn students protest sexual assault, University response

By Kara Mautz | Culture Writer | September 14

Auburn students held a protest Tuesday night at Toomer’s Corner, raising awareness for sexual assault and protesting Auburn University’s response to the three sexual assault reports that have been made in the past week.

COLUMN | Auburn University has a sexual assault problem

By Dioselin Cruz | Columnist | September 14

"Auburn University has a sexual assault and rape problem. And as of now, the Auburn administration is actively contributing to rape culture." A columnist urges the university to take more action in educating the male population on campus about sexual assault.

Three cases of sexual misconduct reported on campus in past week

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | September 14

From Sept. 8-14, three instances of sexual misconduct were reported on Auburn University's campus, including two reports of rape.

Auburn ranks nationally on Best Colleges annual report

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | September 13

U.S. News and World Report announced Sept. 12 their annual Best Colleges addition for 2022, in which Auburn University is ranked 42nd among public schools and tied for 99th for all universities in the country.

Nick Cave crafts unity through art

By Hope Bearden | September 13

On Sept. 9, Nick Cave spoke on his artwork, "soundsuits," at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts.

Suite 1111 | How identity shapes the teaching experience

By Katie Carroll | Podcast Writer and Regan Moss | Columnist | September 13

Female professors share how the pandemic exposed disparities in opportunity and student respect between male and female professors.

Trustees approve plaque to contextualize name of Wallace Hall

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | September 10

The Auburn University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the installation of a plaque outside Wallace Hall contextualizing the name of the building, named after former Alabama governor and self-described segregationist George Corley Wallace.

Harold A. Franklin, first Black student to enroll at Auburn University, dies at 88

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | September 9

Harold A. Franklin, the first Black student to attend Auburn University, died of natural causes Thursday morning in Talladega, Alabama.

ROTC hosts week of events in remembrance of 9/11

By Joshua Quattlebaum | Campus Writer | September 9

On Wednesday, Sept. 8, the Auburn ROTC program hosted their first workout in Jordan-Hare Stadium to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

University receives additional $20.5 million for emergency student funding

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | September 7

The University plans to award aid within 10 business days of a student's application.

AU-Bees provides numerous ways to support local bees

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | September 2

Auburn Univeristy's bee labs, "AU-Bees," provides multiple ways to support local bee health, local beekeepers and the College of Agriculture through honey sales, tee shirts and more.

Search for next University president underway

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | September 1

Auburn University’s search for its newest president is officially underway.