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Museum "Bunnies" cleaned by original artist

By Kressie Kornis | Campus Writer | October 13

The two bunny sculptures residing in the Jule Collins Smith Museum lake were cleaned this week by the artist who created them.

Pumpkin Palooza comes to the Plains

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | October 12

The University program council held its first Pumpkin Palooza on the Student Center Green Space on Wednesday, Oct.

University hosts election forum to educate students

By Emmy Leberte | Campus Reporter | October 12

The University held an Election Forum for students to engage in political discussion and learn how to talk about politics in a respectful manner during this presidential election year.

New printing systems for students on campus

By Emmy Leberte | Campus Reporter | October 12

The Office of Information Technology, at Auburn University, has partnered with Ricoh printing to bring two new printing services to students this semester.

SGA talks student printing and waiting lists

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | October 12

SGA's weekly senate included announcements from Graduate Senator Benjamin Arnberg, Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Committee Chair Kayla Warner, and Bidget and Finance Committee Chair Christopher Smillie.

Get to know Miss Auburn University 2017

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | October 11

Brooklyn Holt, sophomore in journalism and political science, was crowned Miss Auburn University 2016 after competing in the SGA-sponsored event.

Milo Yiannopoulos speaks at Foy Hall

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | October 10

Milo Yiannopoulos, Breitbart reporter and leader of the “alt-right” movement, came to campus as part of his “Dangerous F*ggot" tour.

Museum presents 'Camera Lucida'

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | October 10

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts is running a new showcase through early January called “Camera Lucida,” comprised of works created around the world using visual media technology.

From toe touches to touchdowns: student trades Auburn cheerleading for football

By Lily Jackson | Intrigue Editor | October 10

Ritter, junior in biosystems engineering, cheered with Auburn University from 2014-2015 after trying out for the position on a whim.

Brooklyn Holt crowned Miss Auburn University 2017

By Kressie Kornis | Campus Writer | October 9

Brooklyn Holt, junior in political science and psychology, was crowned Miss Auburn on Saturday, Oct 8 at the annual Miss Auburn University pageant, themed “The Fabulous 50s,” held at Telfair B.

Natasha Trethewey reads at Third Thursday

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | October 6

Former United States Poet Laureate and current Poet Laureate for the state of Mississippi, Natasha Trethewey, came to the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts for a “Third Thursday” event on Thursday, Oct. 6.

Michael Sam kicks off LGBTQI History Month

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | October 5

LGBTQI+ History Month kicked off tonight with a guest appearance at Foy Auditorium by Michael Sam.

Get to know 2016 Miss Homecoming

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | October 5

Kate Hardman, senior in nursing, was crowned the 2016 Miss Homecoming after campaigning to promote her "Hope with Hardman" platform.

Alpha Chi Omega battles 'Bama sisters for charity

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | October 5

Alpha Chi Omega is competing with sorority sisters at the University of Alabama to see who can raise the most money for their national philanthropy, Beyond Home Turf.

Taylor Wesley reflects on her time as Miss Homecoming

By Kressie Kornis | Campus Writer | October 5

Taylor Wesley, senior in communications, has completed her time as the University's 2015 Miss Homecoming, during which she promoted her platform “Spread Wellness with Wesley."

University Housing and Residence Life set goals for new housing

By Emmy Leberte | Campus Reporter | October 5

The Department of University Housing and Residence Life (UHRL) is preparing to a set a plan in place allowing the option for all first-year students to have on-campus housing.

Auburn promotes and competes in game day recycling

By Emmy Leberte | Campus Reporter | October 3

Auburn University is taking part of the Game Day Recycling Challenge, where on game days Auburn competes with approximately 100 universities nationwide to have the highest recycling rate. The competing schools track the quantity of waste and recycling produced and the two national winners are recognized by the total amount recycled, composted and donated or by the diversion rate, which is the percentage of waste diverted from disposal. “Recycling is a wonderful program for our environment,” Vic Walker, manager of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Department, said.