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A student's guide to pet ownership

By Lily Jackson | Lifestyle Editor , Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief and Anne Dawson | Online Editor | January 25

Everything you need to know about living with a four-legged roommate. 

Skin deep: a student's battle with melanoma motivates her to educate others

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | January 25

“The light drained from her eyes as soon as she saw it,” Smith said. “In that moment, I could tell she just knew.”

​Campus Safety & Security promotes stalking awareness

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | January 25

As January is National Stalking Awareness Month, the University Department of Campus Safety and Security has developed a list of tools they believe students should be equipped with in the event they find themselves in a stalking situation where they've become fearful. 

University professor recommends students meditate

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Writer | January 25

Mediation is the practice of spending time in quiet thought, and while this contrasts with what many college students would think to do in their free time, its benefits might be worthwhile

SGA talks syllabus bank, activity fees

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | January 24

Tonight’s SGA meeting included executive updates on registration initiatives and future orders including a referendum to raise Student Activity fees incrementally over the course of several years.

Fine Arts Museum Hosts Double Events

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | January 24

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts hosted two events tonight: a talk from Auburn’s own art history professor Dr. Catherine Floyd on the avant-garde composer, choreographer, writer, and visual artist John Cage, followed by this month’s Third Thursday event; a showcase of Pittsburgh-born poet James Davis May, hosted by May himself. Floyd’s talk was the first of the two events, showcasing in particular Cage’s visual work, “Haiku,” a commentary on one of Cage’s favorite themes: the profundity of “silence” or negative space in art.

Wall Street Journal says University is responsible for ‘resilient’ economy

By Kressie Kornis | Campus Writer | January 23

A recent Wall Street Journal article spoke on the antidote to America’s long economic malaise is college towns, using Auburn as an example.

SGA prepares for Higher Education Day next month

By Kressie Kornis | Campus Writer | January 23

Students from any major can attend Higher Education Day on February 28, in Montgomery, A.L. to lobby for better funding for higher education.

Student shares the secret life of the American finsta

By Kressie Kornis | Campus Writer | January 18

Auburn sophomore Madison Brooks* is a nineteen-year-old business major from a north-eastern state.

Trustee Selection Committee announces appointments to University board

By Staff Report | January 18

The University announced the Trustee Selection Committee's recommendations to fill three empty positions on the Board.

Museum Prepares for Summer Renovations

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | January 18

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts will be closed over the summer to accommodate incoming renovations.

Aubie places 2nd in UCA Mascot National Championship

January 18

Aubie placed second in the UCA Mascot National Championship Friday night, but to Michael Reynolds and the other members of the Aubie family, it is more about the journey than the destination.

Students share mixed reactions to news of possible Quixotes changes

By Kressie Kornis | Campus Writer | January 17

The space overlooking Toomer’s Corner between Pieology Pizzeria and Moe’s Southwest Grill will be the new home of Quixotes Bar and Grill if the Auburn City Council approves plans for a new bar downtown.

ASB MLK trip

January 16

ASB will be partnering up with BSU to help serve in community development by focusing on education of current social issues all while remembering the life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  On Monday January 17 ASB will depart Auburn at 7am via charter bus and will arrive to Selma around 9am. There are various events planned throughout the day, but will begin with ASB meeting with Selma’s Chamber of Commerce to learn more about the significance of MLK and the March on Montgomery.

Striking up the band for a decade: Corey Spurlin reaches 10th year with marching band

By Lily Jackson | Lifestyle Editor | January 12

After 10 years, Corey Spurlin is well aware of how to "strike up the band." 

TRX classes to expand at the Rec

By Kressie Kornis | Campus Writer | January 12

TRX, or more commonly known as those black and yellow straps seen hanging around the gym, is a full-body strength workout that uses a person's own body weight instead of relying on machines or dumbbells.

Jordan-Hare concert is legacy for late Chicken Salad Chick founder

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 6

Kevin Brown motioned for a pen and paper from his hospital bed. The ventilator that was keeping him alive was also keeping him from speaking his last words. His wife, Stacy, read Kevin’s final farewell to friends and family at his funeral a few days later. “Live every day like it is your last."

Students celebrate Christmas down under

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Writer | January 3

Making a holiday escape isn't always an option for students raised far away from the state of Alabama.