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‘Tailgate Guys’ to partner with Auburn for Sugar Bowl

By Staff Report | October 22

Tailgate Guys, a national brand focusing on game day event execution and service, will expand its national footprint at the University during the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Auburn professor to lead multi-state irrigation training project

By Staff Report | October 21

In Alabama, only 15 percent of the land currently available for farming is irrigated, which translates to a large loss in revenue for the state’s agricultural industry. Brenda Ortiz, associate professor in the College of Agriculture’s Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences and agronomist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, hopes to increase irrigation adoption and close the irrigation knowledge gap in Alabama.

Auburn Students for Life club raises awareness for pro-life week

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | October 20

127 crosses dotted Cater Lawn Wednesday, symbolizing the amount of babies aborted each hour. Pro-life week is this week and the Auburn Students for Life Group is raising awareness.

Auburn hosts Derald Wing Sue as next Critical Conversations speaker

By Bailey Murphy | Campus Writer | October 19

Auburn University hosted multicultural scholar Derald Wing Sue as part of its Critical Conversations speaker series Thursday evening.

‘The Nun’ shares love of sports

By Caroline Kruza | Lifestyle Writer | October 19

Her nickname “The Nun” developed when she and her roommate could not take being mistaken for each other any longer.

Auburn Global to host Diwali festival Oct. 21, open to everyone

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | October 18

Auburn students can take part in an Autumn tradition in the coming weeks. The Cross Cultural Center for Excellence at the University will be hosting the “Festival of Lights” in celebration of Diwali, a five-day celebration observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists. The celebration is done in the fall and usually includes fireworks and many lights.

Tiger Dining hosts inaugural Country Jamboree on the Greenspace

By William Finney | Campus Writer | October 18

The inaugural Auburn University Country Jamboree brings Free food, fun, games, live music and prizes to the green space.

EAGLES to provide students with intellectual disabilities a college experience

By Staff Report | October 17

The EAGLES program is a new, comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students.

SGA Senate bars candidates from forcing organization members to campaign

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | October 17

Election law was the main focus during Monday night’s SGA Senate meeting, and two pieces of major legislation were passed.

New student leadership program by the Office of Inclusion and Diversity

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | October 16

The Office of Inclusion and Diversity or OID is forming a new student leadership program titled the Student Excellence Team.

Tips from Auburn Rec: How to create your own workout

By Ashleigh McClure | Lifestyle Writer | October 16

According to sophomore Kolby Miller, accountability is one of the main things that motivates him to succeed at his fitness routine.

Three provost semi-finalists announced, open forums planned

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | October 13

A search committee made up of faculty, administrators and students selected deans George Flowers, Nicholas Giordano and Bill Hardgrave as the three semi-finalists.

Dave Eggers comes to Auburn to discuss 'The Circle' on Nov. 30

By Staff Report | October 12

On Nov. 30, Eggers will discuss themes in “The Circle” and how they relate to students, share life experiences and sign the books of those attending the free event.

Alumni Association to give four Lifetime Achievement Awards

By Staff Report | October 12

Charles Barkley ‘86, Melanie Barstad ‘75, Charles Gavin III ‘59 and Keith King ‘58 will be honored March 3, 2018 at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.

UPC hosts Screen on the Green with a showing of Wonder Woman

By William Finney | Campus Writer | October 11

The University Program Council hosted their Screen on the Green Tuesday evening complete with a free movie, food and entertainment on the green space.

Miss New York and Opelika native Mallory Hagan was crowned Miss America in Las Vegas. (Courtesy of Associated Press, Isaac Brekken)

Miss America 2013 Mallory Hagan encourages students to be courageous

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | October 11

From competing in the Miss America Outstanding Teen circuit to becoming Miss America 2013, Mallory Hagan has faced a number of challenges.

Black Student Union hosts first True Colors event to continue conversation

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | October 10

The Black Student Union or BSU, organized the True Colors event Tuesday evening in Foy auditorium where they stimulated dialogue on various topics relating to the cultural climate at Auburn.

SGA approves additional funding for BSU speaker series

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | October 10

The funding will likely go toward hiring Black Lives Matter co-founder Opal Tometi to speak at the University during Black History Month next February.

Louise Kreher Preserve leading 'unhuggables' nature walks

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | October 9

Kids and their parents can visit the Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve and Nature Center on Tuesday, Oct. 10, and adults on Thursday, Oct. 12.

Clint Myers warned to keep Corey Myers away from softball program at ASU

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | October 9

During his tenure at Arizona State University, Clint Myers was told to distance his son, Corey Myers, from the softball program.