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Fall Plans for Auburn Outdoors

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | September 24

Auburn Outdoors is always planning out-of-doors oriented trips, and this fall is no exception. Auburn Outdoors has adventures planned for both the fall and thanksgiving breaks. For October’s fall break, there will be a backpacking trip along the Appalachian Trail or AT going from the 12th to the 15th. During the thanksgiving break in November, there will be a canoe trip down Florida’s Suwannee River from 17th-22nd. Finally, on October 5th, there will be an afternoon hike at Providence Canyon State Park.

Business professors respond to Equifax data breach, offer advice

By Staff Report | September 23

Earlier this year, from mid-May to July, an estimated 143 million consumers were affected by Equifax’s recently reported data breach of personal information.

'Tiger Cage' competition offers $50,000 prize pool to student entrepreneurs

By Staff Report | September 23

Student entrepreneurs with business ideas will soon compete for a share of $50,000 in funding through the Tiger Cage business competition.

Faculty display research at 'This is Research: Faculty Symposium'

By Cole McCauley | Campus Writer | September 23

Poster displays filled the Student Center Ballroom today as research from nearly every Auburn department was showcased. 100 researchers set up 34 tables for the annual "This is Research: Faculty Symposium".

Founder of So Worth Loving challenges students to find community

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 22

Erickson, founder of So Worth Loving, a self-worth apparel company based in Atlanta, Georgia, challenged hundreds of Auburn freshmen to find a community that will stand by them through life's hurdles.

So Worth Loving founder and her 'passion project' gone viral

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 21

When Eryn Erickson pulled each clean T-shirt out of her mailbox, sent to her by a fan or "family," she returned it with a piece of her heart and a message that reflected such sprayed on its front.

'Protect our students': Former Miss Homecoming candidates on Tiger Transit attack

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | September 21

The University is in a very precarious place right now regarding the precedent they're setting for how to deal with sexual assault and harassment on campus and in the community, according to former Miss Homecoming 2017 candidate Kayla Warner.

Second transit suspect wasn't caught for nearly a full day while University did not issue AUAlert

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | September 20

The Auburn Police Division detained James Don Johnson Jr., 32, at his home Saturday night at 9:23 p.m. — nearly 22 hours after the sexual assault was reported.

President Leath 'heartbroken' over Tiger Transit attack

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 20

Auburn President Steven Leath reacted with sorrow.

Student struck by vehicle near RBD Library

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 19

According to Police Chief Paul Register, the student was crossing Roosevelt Drive and was not using a crosswalk when she was struck.

Trustees approve initiation of new Jordan-Hare north end zone video board project

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | September 19

Jordan-Hare could have a new video board facing across from college football’s largest next season.

Accused Tiger Transit driver claimed First Transit wasn't performing background checks

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 19

One of the former Tiger Transit drivers claimed on social media that First Transit was not performing background checks.

UPDATE: University, First Transit respond to Tiger Transit employees charged with rape, sodomy on Tiger Ten bus

By Staff Report | September 19

The Auburn Police Division received a report on Friday at approximately 11:50 p.m.

'Let's catch a vibe real quick': Airwaves hosts 2 Chainz, We The Kings, The Score

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 19

Natalie King, freshman in pre-med, wasn't planning on attending Auburn Airwaves because of a test she needed to study for.

Student Ticketing Appeals Committee forms after SGA debate

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | September 18

The Student Ticketing Appeals Committee was formed to determine if appeals to have penalty points revoked are valid.

Biggin presents Philadelphia artists

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | September 18

Auburn’s art community gathered Monday night for the opening of the "I YOU WE WHO ME" exhibit, featuring the creative talents of Adam Lovitz, Ashley Wick and Patrick Maguire.

Morgan Gaston crowned 2017 Miss Homecoming

By Staff Report | September 16

Auburn University's 2017 Miss Homecoming is Morgan Gaston. Gaston was announced the winning candidate of the top five during half-time of the homecoming game against Mercer.

Auburn homecoming weekend starts off with annual parade

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | September 16

Auburn fans of all ages gathered downtown to celebrate the 2017 season at this year’s homecoming parade. The University’s parade is an old homecoming tradition and was revived in 2010 by the SGA to celebrate the Auburn Spirit.

Former Auburn president named interim state superintendent

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | September 15

An Auburn University alum is now leading the state of Alabama's education system, at least for the time being.

SPLC webinar encourages nonviolent protest

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | September 15

In light of recent events on college campuses around the country involving the alt- right movement, the Southern Poverty Law Center presented a webinar to college administrators and students about how to nonviolently protest the alt-right movement when supporters arrive on campus. Director of Marketing for the SPLC, Seth Levi, gave a web presence today to give advice on how to react to hate groups on campus nonviolently and positively. In April of 2017, Auburn University made national news when white nationalist Richard Spencer came to campus to present his message.