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Chris Hodges speaks at seventh annual Ignite Auburn Monday evening

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | November 7

Students gathered from 7-9 p.m. in the Auburn Arena for the seventh annual Ignite worship event. Ignite was hosted by the Auburn chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and this year, Ignite was supported by Church of the Highlands whose pastor, Chris Hodges, delivered the main message. “Our reason is to bring together everyone on Auburn’s campus from, you know, different churches, different organizations, and really just start a flame for Christ,” said Junior Klaudia Birkler who is majoring in public relations, “Whether it be with someone who knows about God or someone that doesn’t, we just really to bring together Auburn’s campus.” The stage was placed on one side of the stadium floor with facing seats on the court.

Auburn's Campus Kitchen strives to end food insecurity, hunger stereotypes on college campuses

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | November 6

Auburn’s chapter of The Campus Kitchen holds Auburn Family Meals each Friday, where students who are food insecure can come and take up to four free meals.

A student's journey to the AU aviation program

November 6

Caitlyn Miller is a senior in the aviation program at Auburn, but did not take a usual route getting there.

Veterans Resource Center commemorates fallen veterans on Cater Lawn

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | November 6

As part of the lead up to Veteran’s Day, the Veterans Resource Center set up 22 flags on Cater Lawn on Monday morning to commemorate veterans who have taken their own life.

REVIEW: AU Theatre's 'God of Carnage' is short and sweet

By Aidan Lambrecht | Lifestyle Writer | November 6

Though taking place inside just a single, unremarkable living room, this production of Yasmina Reza’s “God of Carnage” manages to keep its audience riveted throughout its short runtime. It is one long discussion that is at the same time stressful and awkward and funny and, above all, enjoyable.

UPC and LSA partner to host celebration of the Dia de Los Muertos

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | November 5

The University Program Council and the Latino Student Association held an event in conjunction with one another on Wednesday to celebrate the Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead.

Handball brings Olympians to the Auburn community

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | November 5

Auburn receives students from all over the country and internationally who are interested in playing for the handball team. In addition to students, the team receives players who live and work in the Auburn community.

Alumni Association celebrates 125 years of Auburn women with commemoration events

By Staff Report | November 5

To commemorate 125 years of Auburn Women the Auburn Alumni Association hosted two major events including a formal luncheon and black-tie gala dinner.

Ignite Auburn will host seventh annual worship event Monday

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Editor | November 4

The event will take place on Monday, Nov. 6 in the Auburn Arena at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening an hour prior.

The brains behind the Be Well Hut buttons

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | November 4

The Be Well Hut is a student-led initiative under the Health Promotion and Wellness Services. Found on the Haley Concourse every Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hutters distribute buttons sporting health-related puns or other health-focused quips to passing students.

President's incoming chief of staff prepares for move to Auburn

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 3

Miles Lackey will be following President Steven Leath from Iowa State to the Plains as Auburn's new chief of staff. Lackey is packing up his family of three young children and his wife for the big move, as he begins his work on Jan.

Auburn will host the 2018 SEC Academic Conference on cybersecurity

By Staff Report | November 3

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey announced on Wednesday that Auburn will host the 2018 SEC Academic Conference focusing on cybersecurity.

Auburn vet students provide free animal care in northeast Alabama

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | November 3

Auburn vet students provided free animal care in Northeast Alabama this fall as a part of the "Veterinary Service Learning and Outreach” extracurricular class which is offered to second and third-year vet students.

Southeastern Raptor Center allows fans to have pieces from game day flight

By Morgan Kirkland | Campus Writer | November 3

The SRC is allowing Auburn fans to bid on the eagle’s jess and lure used in their pre-game flight. The proceeds from the auction support the operation of the raptor center and their mission of rehabilitation, conservation and education of raptors.

CBS ranks Auburn best college in Alabama

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | November 3

A great number of Auburn students will vouch for the University’s standings as one of the “best,” and they now have the data to defend that stance. Recently, Auburn was ranked by news source CBS as the 2018 “best college” in Alabama.

African American cemetery preservation workshop helps people find their ancestors

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | November 2

Author Frazine Taylor spoke to the group about how to connect with your ancestors when they are gone.Taylor went over the different records and files that can help investigate the history of those deceased. She gave tips on how to look at one record and find clues to look at other records.