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Approximately 1,599 new graduates receive degrees

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | December 10

Auburn awarded 116 doctoral degrees, 342 master’s degree, nine educational specialist degrees, one pharmacy degree and 1,131 bachelor’s degrees.

Aggravated assault on campus reported

By Staff Report | December 6

The passenger then pointed what appeared to be a black semi-automatic handgun at the student. The student yelled, "I am not Quincy," and the truck drove off.

Auburn journalism professor published first book, "Frick*: Baseball's Third Commissioner"

By Lily Jackson | Lifestyle Editor | December 4

After the publish of his first book, John Carvalho, associate professor and director of journalism, said what had changed was his awareness; an awareness that he could write a book and turn around to do it all over once more.

Student STARS: organization stands up to sexual assault

By Jessica Ballard | Lifestyle Writer | December 4

Gracie Breitenfeld, founder and president of Standing Together Against Rape and Sexual Assault, or Stars, decided to start Stars after a first hand experience with sexual assault.

The new open container law allows more leniency for those wishing to drink alcohol at the event. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Sustained dialogue students combat binge drinking

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | December 4

Virginia Koch, Sustained Dialogue professor, had her class give a presentations on how to properly combat the college drinking culture in the place of the course's final exam.

University taking nominations for new trustees

By Staff Report | December 4

The University will begin taking nominations for three at-large board of trustees positions, two of which are new as a direct result of the passage of Amendment 1.

RBD Library to close during winter break

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | December 4

Ralph Brown Draughon Library will be closed from 6 p.m. on Dec. 9 to 9 a.m. on Jan. 7 for construction over the winter break.

Holiday Lighting Ceremony

By Kressie Kornis | Campus Writer | December 4

The lighting of the Christmas tree and Hanukkah Menorah officially kicked off the holiday season for the Auburn family on Thursday, Dec.

University public safety lieutenant arrested on child porn charges

By Chip Brownlee | Community Editor and Kris Martins | Community Reporter | December 4

Ledbetter was a lieutenant with University public safety.

Office of International Programs hosts Thanksgiving

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Writer | December 3

The Office of International Programs hosted their Thanksgiving Pie Reception to help students staying in Auburn celebrate the holiday.

Toomer’s fire suspect may be allowed to return to Germany

By Staff Report | December 2

Jochen Wiest, the man who allegedly set the tree fire at Toomer's Corner following Auburn's win over LSU earlier this fall, requested to have his passport returned from local authorities.

College of Liberal Arts hosts free breakfast

By Kressie Kornis | Campus Writer | December 2

The College of Liberal arts hosted a free breakfast on Monday, Nov. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m at Tichenor Hall in the Dean’s Conference Room.

SGA passes recommendation to remove registration TBAs

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | December 1

Tonight's SGA meeting included a call for changes to game day parking.

UPC hosts Jingle Ball Jam

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Writer | November 30

The University Program Council stayed dry as they hosted their annual Jingle Bell Jam in the Student Center Ballroom on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Auburn Outdoors presents new bikepacking program

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | November 30

Scott Dirksen, director of Auburn Outdoors, took some time to answer questions about the new Bikepacking program to be introduced this December.

University hosts dinner for law enforcement

By Kressie Kornis | Campus Writer | November 30

The Auburn community and local law enforcement met to recognize lives lost during police interactions and police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

University cuts ribbon on Auburn Memorial, a place of remembrance

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | November 30

After nearly 8 months of construction, the Auburn Memorial is complete. The monument - located across from the President's Home on South College Street - was built in remembrance of all Auburn University students, alumni, faculty and staff who have died.