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COLUMN | Auburn's STEM classes want you to fail

By Payton Davis | Photographer | March 7

The students failing these classes are most often underrepresented minorities. According to an article from The New York Times, women, people of color and those from a lower socioeconomic background are the most likely to be weeded out of their classes. 

EDITORIAL | Who are you protecting, Auburn?

By Editorial Board | Spring 2022 | March 6

Auburn's policies against sexual misconduct are designed to keep students, faculty and staff safe and punish those who violate that safety. In the case of Richard Hansen, Auburn seems to have forgotten that they would make student safety its “number one priority.”

Political science professors discuss war in Ukraine

By Sydney Houseman | March 2

Three Auburn political science professors provide their expertise and insight on Russia's invasion of Ukraine at an informative panel hosted by the political science department. The panel was to provide students and staff with more information to better understand the conflict. 

Yusef Salaam of the 'Exonerated Five' visits Auburn University

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | February 26

In 1989, Yusef Salaam at fifteen years old was tried and convicted in the "Central Park Jogger" case, along with four other Black and Latino young men. 

CADC dean named interim provost and vice president of academic affairs

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 24

Vini Nathan, dean and McWhorter chair in the College of Architecture, Design and Construction, will move into the position on March 7. Hardgrave begins his tenure at the University of Memphis on April 1. 

SGA standing committee chairs selected

By Katy Kindley | News Reporter | February 22

Now that the Student Senate's 2022 term has officially begun, SGA announced new chairpersons for the body's standing committees at its Monday night meeting.

Masks optional on campus beginning Feb. 23

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 18

Face coverings are going to be optional on Auburn University’s campus starting next Wednesday, the University announced in an email Friday afternoon. 

Richard Hansen resigns as dean of pharmacy school

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | February 18

Dan Surry, associate dean for faculty affairs and strategic initiatives, will serve as acting dean until an interim dean is chosen following an "internal search."

Pharmacy dean sexually harassed student, Title IX documents show

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and My Ly | News Editor | February 17

The student, who is enrolled at Auburn University but not the pharmacy school, reported Hansen to the Title IX Office in late September, which conducted an investigation into Hansen's behavior.

Students frustrated with limited counseling help in Auburn

By Elizabeth Bartlett | News Writer | February 17

Students discuss their frustration with the lack of counseling help in and around Auburn and the impact this could have on their lives. 

AU releases spring 2022 commencement schedule

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 15

Auburn University announced its finalized schedule for spring commencement ceremonies Tuesday afternoon in an email to students and faculty. Ceremonies are scheduled for May 6 and 7. 

Pups on the Plains transitions to an advocacy group

By Mary Logan Sefton | News Writer | February 13

Pups on the Plains is transitioning to an advocacy group after the current structure has become difficult to sustain. 

Students express their concerns about inaccessible buildings on campus

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | February 10

Accessibility on campus for disabled students continues to be a problem at Auburn.

SGA meets for the final time for the 2021 term

By Katy Kindley | News Reporter | February 8

The SGA governors participated in their last senate meeting on Feb. 7. before the new officers took their roles. 

Coleman Turnipseed elected SGA vice president

By Katy Kindley | News Reporter | February 5

Once Coleman Turnipseed's name was called, a scream rose up from the crowd and hands flew into the air as ecstatic fans followed her to the bottom of the stairs behind Cater Hall.

Jake Haston elected next SGA president

By My Ly | News Editor | February 5

According to his platform, Haston aims to “advocate for the enhancement of four key areas on campus: academics, student life, SGA and social advancement.”

Anne Earthman named next Miss Auburn

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 5

The SGA Elections Council announced Anne Earthman as the next Miss Auburn late Friday night on the steps of Cater Hall. Earthman, junior in public relations, won Friday’s election with 2,977 votes, 35.7% of all votes cast.

Meet Auburn-based band The Stews

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | February 4

The Stews are an Auburn-based band with an ongoing tour throughout the U.S.