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Admission and inclusion discussed at first State of the Black Student Body

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | January 21

The leaders of many of Auburn's African-American organizations advocated for more inclusion, increased admissions of African-American students and the hiring of more African-American faculty at the first State of the Black Student Body Wednesday night.

Dance Marathon presidents from rival schools got engaged over winter break

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 20

John McNiell met Allison Peters in seventh grade, but he didn't ask her out until their senior year of high school.

The differences among Miss Auburn, Miss AU, Miss Homecoming and Miss Panhellenic

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | January 20

There are several different titles an Auburn woman can claim as a student.

Students take the 'Plunge' at the Auburn Rec

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | January 20

About 70 students piled around the Auburn Recreation and Wellness Center pool, waiting for the countdown to start. Aubie took his place on the diving board, leading the crowd in a "Bodda Getta" cheer. Three, two, one and the students plunged into the frigid water, taking the polar plunge at the Auburn Rec and Wellness Center on Tuesday night.

SGA academic affairs committee pushes for course catalog

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | January 19

Last semester, the SGA senate passed a resolution recommending the availability of a course catalog to accompany registration so students can make a decision based on assignments, attendance policies, required materials and more.

Recreation and Wellness Center to host Polar Plunge

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | January 18

The Polar Plunge will take place on Jan. 19 at the Auburn rec's pool facilities. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the plunge taking place at 5:45 p.m. The first 100 participants will receive a polar plunge T-shirt and all participants can have coffee or hot chocolate from Toomer's Coffee or pops from Steel City Pops.

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Auburn

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | January 18

During the breakfast, two high school students were awarded with scholarships, those who have done extraordinary things in the community were awarded and there was a guest speaker, Dr. Brian Johnson, the Tuskegee University president.

Tuskegee University president to speak at Auburn University MLK Scholarship Breakfast

By Staff Report | January 18

Tuskegee University President Brian Johnson will speak at the University's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast.

Vegging out on Campus

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | January 18

Here are some of the best dining options on campus with vegetarian options for students. Wellness Kitchen With an entire salad bar completely separate from the rest of the buffet-style dining area, this venue offers various options for students that want something other than meat on their plate.

Auburn Hits $200 Million Milestone

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | January 18

Auburn Hits $200 Million Milestone Ameera Steward Campus Writer Alumni and other donors have donated money to Auburn University for many years, but this year beats the others.

University to celebrate 'King Week'

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | January 15

Students, faculty and community members prepare to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a series of events throughout the week.

SGA committee chairs make plans for the spring semester

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | January 15

The committee chairs in SGA are preparing to complete their terms this spring semester and set precedents in areas such as election law, student representation and sustainability.

Bike share program to start Jan. 31

By Staff Report | January 14

The program was intended to launch during the fall 2015 semester, but paperwork complications delayed the start date.

AU Bookstore cancels eBill payment option over 'operational concerns'

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 14

"Operational concerns" prevented the bookstore from moving forward with the plan, said Russell Weldon, AU Bookstore assistant director, in an email.

Married professors cope with husband's Alzheimer's diagnosis

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 14

He was an economics professor at Auburn until after his diagnosis, and his wife still teaches social work at the University.

Married professors cope with husband's Alzheimer's diagnosis

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 14

Richard Ault has always loved cooking for his wife, Emily. He learned to make one of his favorite dishes, crawfish and shrimp etouffe, in the ‘80s when he taught at Louisiana State University.

Auburn Family supports student after personal tragedy

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 13

With just one phone call, Watson’s life changed.

Auburn Family supports student after personal tragedy

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 13

With just one phone call, Kasandra Watson’s life changed.

Graduate programs rank among top nationally in U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 Best Online Programs

By Staff Report | January 12

Online graduate programs in business, education and engineering are listed among the top programs nationally in the 2016 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings.

Best places to relax on campus

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | January 11

Midterms and finals may not be the only stressful weeks a student has on campus. If you don't have time to go back to your dorm/apartment or have an hour to kill in between classes, you can de-stress in any of these locations.