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Every Meal Matters aims to end child hunger

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | March 31

One in four children in Alabama are food insecure. That means one in four children have no idea where their next meal will come from or when they will eat again.

Former senators address the current senate

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 30

On March 28, former senators attended the SGA senate meeting to inform the new senators what they wished they’d known when they first entered office. Graham Schmidt, former business senator, said speaking to your constituents is key. “You have to initiate,” Schmidt said.

Tigers team up with NASA for research

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | March 30

"To infinity and beyond" has never seemed so tangible for Auburn Tigers. Professors at Auburn are teaming up with NASA and Teledyne Brown Engineering to create hyper spectral imaging data.

Man detained after leading police on campus chase

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 30

A man led Auburn Police Division officers on a chase down the Haley Center concourse. Officers detained the man in front of the 1100 quadrant of the Haley Center at approximately 11:30 a.m.

Auburn University York Lecture on March 31 featuring top scientist for nation's 'Feed the Future' initiative

By Staff Report | March 29

Robert Bertram, the chief scientist for the nation’s efforts to solve global hunger and food insecurity will present a lecture, “The End of Hunger: from Vision to Reality,” Thursday, March 31, at 4 p.m. in The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center auditorium, according to a University release.

'Ride-O-Rama on Roosevelt' kicks off No Impact Week

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 29

Matthew Preisser, office of sustainability intern, said they chose to hold the event on Monday to coincide with the transportation day in No Impact Week.

Mental Health Week set for this week

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 29

SGA is working to raise awareness about mental health and make sure students suffering know where they can get help here at Auburn. Taylor Wesley, SGA health and wellness director, said the event will kick off on Monday, March 28 at Langdon Hall from 6-8 p.m., where Ted Talk speaker, Jo Harvey, will be present and student testimonials will take place. “The purpose of the week is to create ‘wealth’ in positive thought, action and mental health awareness,” Wesley said.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Get to know the 'Sushi Guy'

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | March 29

Along with Aubie, almost any student you ask at Auburn University can answer to who the “sushi guy” is.

School of Kinesiology offers mindfulness sessions to the campus community

By Rachel Sprouse | Campus Writer | March 29

The School of Kinesiology is offering free mindfulness sessions to members of the Auburn community this semester.

The Haley Center through the years

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 27

The Haley Center has been an iconic Auburn building since it’s completion in 1969. It received it’s name from Shields Haley, a civil and mining engineer, according to the novel Who’s Who in Engineering, Volume 1 by John Williams Leonard, Winfield Scott Downs and M.

Indian Student Association hosts Holi Festival

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | March 26

Students, community members and families were hardly recognizable with their faces dowsed in colors. The 2016 Holi Festival held this morning on the Student Center greenspace attracted a crowd of more than 300 people.

Breaking down how your campus dollars are spent

By Emily Esleck | Managing Editor | March 25

It's almost halfway through the semester, and for some, those dining dollars are dwindling. Eating on campus can be convenient and a good way to network with other students, according to Bill Sallustro, resident district manager for Chartwells, the contracted company Auburn University chose to help run Tiger Dining. Everything cost money these days, and some students feel their meal plan monopoly money gets squandered away within the first months of the semester.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Get to know the 'Sushi Guy'

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | March 24

But beyond his well-known fried Tiger Tails and build-your-own sushi rolls, Chris Lin is a man with a dream.

Auburn's future of food sustainability

By Eric Pereira | Campus Writer | March 24

In the U.S., 30–40 percent of the food supply is wasted, equaling more than 20 pounds of food per person per month, according to World Food Day. Auburn’s main food provider, Tiger Dining, has implemented programs such as Go Tray-Less, The Perfect Circle and Clean Plate.

University senate votes to oppose concealed carry bill

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | March 23

The Auburn University senate voted to oppose Alabama House Bill 12, a bill that would allow concealed pistol permit holders to carry concealed pistols on campus, at its March 22 meeting.

Auburn Ag Week scheduled for March 28 - April 1

By Staff Report | March 23

Auburn University’s College of Agriculture will host its annual Ag Week March 28-April 1, according to a press release. All events are free and open to Auburn students.

Senator Warner promotes diversity in SGA

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 22

As SGA senators and executive officers get settled into their new positions, each student begins to set a precedent for the role they will play in senate and within their committees. Kayla Warner, diversity and multicultural affairs committee chair, said she wants to educate her fellow senators on diversity and for people to walk away from each meeting knowing something they didn’t before. “I just want to let you all know that I’m taking this very seriously and it’s something I’m really passionate about,” Warner said. Warner said she wants to teach senate about topics such as, thinking styles, language, gender, race and religion, as well as teaching senators to respect everyone and what they’re saying. “Every week for up to two minutes, I’m going to show a little diversity,” Warner said.

Water Week set for this month

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 22

James Smith, Auburn for Water president, is working with other Auburn for Water organization members to plan events to raise awareness about the scarcity of clean drinking water in the world as well as raise money for families in Cambodia. Smith said they are close to reaching their annual goal. “Our goal for this year is to raise $15,000 to provide 100 families in Cambodia with clean drinking water,” Smith said.

Army Gen. Lloyd Austin speaks to students, shares wisdom from his 41 year career

By Rachel Sprouse | Campus Writer | March 22

Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin shared his advice and experiences at the New Horizons Lecture at Langdon Hall. Austin, commissioned as an Infantry second lieutenant in 1975 after graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, has a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Military Academy, a Master's Degree in Education from Auburn University and a Master's in Business Management from Webster University.

Army Gen. Lloyd Austin speaks to students, shares wisdom from his 41 year career

By Rachel Sprouse | Campus Writer | March 21

Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin shared his advice and experiences at the New Horizons Lecture at Langdon Hall. Reflecting on his 41 years of experience in the military, Austin shared five major pieces of advice to the crowd.