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SGA syllabus bank project finalized

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | September 2

SGA has finalized the syllabus bank after several years of postponing and delays. EVP of Initiatives Trey Fields took the time to explain the concept behind the syllabus bank in depth as well as the current status of the project. “The idea is to create a database full of old syllabi that will allow students to access it, so if you have an AU Access account, you can search a course, look at instructor A vs instructor B, and pull up their syllabi from one or two years ago,” Fields said.

Bret Smith named director of interdisciplinary studies

| September 2

Bret Smith is named the director of Interdisciplinary Studies and associate director of the University College.

Career Center presents Handshake at Chill Out

September 2

Chill Out with the Career Center brought out crowds of Auburn students for free snow cones from Kona Ice while informing them of a resource on Auburn’s campus on Tuesday, August 16. Kaela Jimenez, career center graduate assistant, said one of their goals was to make sure students knew what the Career Center is. “Most students don’t know what the Career Center does,” Jimenez said.

Uber returns to Auburn

September 2

SGA President Jesse Westerhouse and Ward 7 City Councilman Gene Dulaney were the first two Uber customers since it began running again in Auburn on Thursday, Aug.

Free on-campus printing through next month announced

By Staff Report | September 2

During the first week of classes this Fall semester, Auburn students were without a place to print files on campus.

Auburn's summer, fall fashion collection

By Sarah Partain | Intrigue Writer | September 2

Auburn, Alabama - Auburn University’s summer/fall 2016 collection releases this week as the start of classes marks the beginning of yet another smash-success production.

SGA makes plans for fall semester

By Emmy Leberte | News Writer | September 2

This week SGA met for the first time this semester to begin setting a plan for the new year.

PanHellenic makes safety changes to Bid Day

By Kressie Kornis | Campus Writer | September 2

Due to increased traffic on past Bid Days, Panhellenic decided to limit guests with a new wristband policy this year; Safety hazard concerns developed because it had become common for potential new members to bring extended family members and significant others to Bid Day.

Ongoing RBD construction will not disturb students

By Kressie Kornis | Campus Writer | September 2

Construction on Mell Street is still underway but according to Jayson Hill, marketing and communications of Auburn Libraries, it shouldn’t be a burden to students.

The Rec expands schedule with new programs

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | September 2

The Recreation and Wellness Center has a full schedule of new activities, classes and programs this semester.

McLarney showcases work at first Third Thursday

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | September 2

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts held the year’s first Third Thursday, a poetry event held on the third Thursday of each month, on Sept.

Auburn introduces new core curriculum program in Rome

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | September 2

This Summer, the Auburn Abroad offices launched a new study abroad program in Rome. Deborah Weiss, Auburn Abroad program coordinator and director, said the Rome program was a test run of a new approach to study abroad.

Advice from the University Ombudsperson

By Whitney Zeigler | Campus Writer | September 2

The overall college experience can be challenging in general and adding on tense situations between professors, roommates or coworkers can only exacerbate stress.

SGA reacts to new ticketing system responses

September 2

SGA gathered for their first meeting of the semester on Monday, Aug. 22., where they discussed the new tuition calculator, responses to Jordan-Hare’s updated ticketing system and O-Days on the Haley concourse.

Rolling returns: Fans will be allowed to roll the Oaks this season

By Emmy Leberte | Campus Reporter | September 2

The University announced fans can resume one of college athletics’ best-known traditions.

Classic Auburn eatery returns for football season

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | September 2

The ice cream joint Sani-Freeze, a standby of Auburn football history, is returning for the 2016 football season.

Rec teacher creates new fitness class

By Kressie Kornis | Campus Writer | September 2

Madeline Harrington, agricultural business and economics senior, is teaching a new class at the rec center, Partner Yoga.

Freshman found dead in dorm room

By Staff Report | September 2

A freshman student was found dead in his dorm Sunday afternoon.

Director of parking services responds to bicycle fire

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | September 2

Sean Flood, CEO of Gotcha Bike services and Don Andrae, director of Parking Services at Auburn University, have responded to last week’s incident wherein a bike started smoking in front of the Village Dining Hall.

Handshake replaces Tiger Recruiting Link

By Whitney Zeigler | Campus Writer | September 1

Tiger Recruiting Link shut down on Wednesday, Aug. 31, and Handshake, a new database, replaced it.