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Higher Education Day set for Thursday

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 23

The annual trek of college students to Montgomery for Higher Education Day is happening Thursday, Feb.

Free speech demonstration on the concourse halted because students didn't have a permit

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 23

The event was cut short when a campus administrator, accompanied by a police officer, asked them to leave and come back with a permit.

SGA senators complete their terms in office

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | February 23

The 2015–16 SGA senators spoke at the final senate of their term on Monday, Feb. 22, and installed the new senate members when the meeting finished. Brandon Honeywell, pro tempore, acted as vice president in Justin Mathews’ absence and urged the current senate to help new senators transition into their positions.

Eagles participate in Colorado wind turbine research

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 23

The eagles, accompanied by three staff members from the Southeastern Raptor Center, braved the cold to participate in research to prevent bird strikes in wind turbines.

Free speech protest on the concourse halted because students didn't have a permit

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 22

Young Americans for Liberty members protested the University's free speech policy on the concourse this morning by inviting students to write thoughts on their shirts. The event was cut short when a campus administrator, accompanied by a police officer, asked them to leave and come back with a permit.

Wire Road robbery under investigation, according to Auburn University Public Safety

By Staff Report | February 22

The Auburn Police Division is investigating a robbery that occurred Sunday, Feb. 21, at approximately 3 a.m., according to an Auburn University Public Safety announcement.

Gun policy differs from concealed carry universities

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 21

Twenty-three shootings occurred on college campuses in 2015, according to Time magazine.  The recent increase in mass shootings has propelled the debate over gun control to the forefront, especially amongst colleges and universities.  Out of 50 states and 5,300 U.S.

President Gogue addressed progress, discussed lack of diversity at State of the University Address

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 21

“The four major areas we look at when University people get together and talk about the quality of the University and state are education, cost, access and diversity,” Gogue said. “Those are the four big topics in education that every institution is fussing about and worrying about.”

Professor receives AACP New Investigator Award for breast cancer research

By Staff Report | February 20

Merner is in her second year as an assistant research professor in the school’s Department of Drug Discovery and Development.

Minority students feel left out of SGA

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 20

In 2015, 21,694 white people enrolled in Auburn University, according to the Office of Institutional Research.

Now-rescinded housing plan sparks outrage, administrators admit policy was 'errant'

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 20

Woodard said resident assistants received an email detailing the freshmen-only policy from Housing and Residence Life last week. That email was "errant," according to Woodard. He didn't know about it until last weekend.

COLUMN: Your vote matters in the SGA election

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 20

Almost 26,000 students are enrolled at Auburn University and most of them won't cast a vote in the SGA election next week.  Only 33 percent of students voted last year.

Patterson named dean of College of Agriculture

By Staff Report | February 19

Paul Patterson, associate dean for instruction in Auburn University’s College of Agriculture, has been named dean of the college, effective immediately, according to a University press release.

"University Presidents Speak" about their career paths and challenges they've faced

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | February 19

Members of the "University Presidents Speak" panel shared their experiences to a crowded ballroom at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Tuesday afternoon. Four panelists lined the stage, each sharing anecdotes from their careers and challenges they've faced as leaders. The panel, sponsored by the Auburn University Outreach/ Tuskegee Auburn Women's Leadership Alliance Symposium, Women’s Initiatives, Women’s Leadership Institute, Women’s Studies and the department of English, invited four female university presidents to share their experiences in their careers and personal lives to inspire others.

State senator and local mayors to speak on poverty issues

By Staff Report | February 19

The lineup includes Alabama Sen. William “Billy” Beasley, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller and Auburn Mayor Bill Ham.

Miss Auburn to expand 'Clothing for Confidence'

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | February 18

Madison Rolling, junior in industrial systems engineering, was elected Miss Auburn 2016 at the SGA callouts on Monday, Feb.

College of Education to host Alabama Transition Conference

By Staff Report | February 18

The College of Education’s Auburn Transition Leadership Institute will hold the 26th Alabama Transition Conference in March, according to a University press release.

Astronaut Mae Jemison delivers Extraordinary Women Lecture

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 18

Mae Jemison had the crowd rolling in laughter and crying from happiness with her "Star Trek" puns, love of her cats and above all: incredible genius. Jemison’s lecture “Daring Makes a Difference” was part of the Extraordinary Women’s Lecture series presented by Auburn University Outreach and Tuskegee Auburn Women’s Leadership Alliance Symposium. Jemison was introduced by the Auburn University Mosaic Theater Company, which introduced the lecture by acting out her many achievements. Jemison was sure to include a generous amount of humor throughout her talk.