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Student Senate votes to keep 'So help me God' in oath of office LONG VERSION

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | September 26

The Auburn Student Senate has voted down a proposal to remove "so help me God" from the SGA oaths of office. After some debate, Student Senate made a final decision on the wording of Election Law section 717.2, keeping the phrase in the oaths. Graduate College Sen.

President Leath aims to reorganize University structure, culture

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | September 26

Big changes could be coming to The Plains if the president’s plans come to fruition.

Auburn grad to appear on upcoming season of Survivor

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | September 25

Patrick Bolton, 25, graduated from Auburn in 2014 with a degree in health services administration.

2 Chainz, We the Kings and The Score to perform at Auburn Airwaves

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 25

After a change of artists, leaving Bebe Rexha out of the lineup for Auburn Airwaves, the University Program Council has released their artists.

SPLC webinar encourages nonviolent protest

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | September 24

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.

Students gathers for yoga on the Greenspace

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | September 24

Students can be found doing a variety of activities at the Student Center Greenspace at Auburn like frisbee or dog walking, but on September 19th from 5 to 6 PM, everyone on the Greenspace was doing yoga. To promote fitness classes, Campus Recreation hosted a free yoga session on the Greenspace open for anyone passing by to join.

Tigers, Tide join forces for Children’s of Alabama

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | September 24

Auburn and Alabama put their rivalry aside to join forces and raise money for Children’s of Alabama, with the help of Wells Fargo.

'Critical Conversations' adds Dr. Howard Ross

By Staff Report | September 24

The next event in the University’s ongoing Critical Conversations speech series will feature Dr. Howard Ross discussing Unconscious Bias.

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.