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​SGA and campus organizations discuss budget decreases

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | September 30

Campus organization representatives attended SGA’s weekly senate to discuss their budgets and encourage members of the senate to approve their final budgets. Each organization representative discussed the decreases that were made budgets, but all had positive statements regarding the budget cuts. Dorothy Dickmann, student media budget representative, said that student media are not upset despite their 10 percent budget decrease.

Beat Bama Food Drive partners with Parking Services

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | September 30

This year, Beat Bama Food Drive decided to take it a step further by partnering with Parking Services. “We want to encourage students to donate and get as many cans as possible,” said Sarah Perez, president of Beat Bama Food Drive. “But we also want students to be aware of the poverty in our area.”

SGA and UPC present first state of the student body address, focuses on diversity and inclusion

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | September 30

The Student Government Association and University Program Council hosted their first State of the Student Body Address to speak about the projects and goals set for this school year.

University introduces exploratory major

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | September 28

Next fall, Auburn University will begin offering an exploratory major available for freshmen. The major is part of the new Exploratory Advising Center that opened in August.

Tiger Cage 2015 winners encourage young entrepreneurs to compete

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | September 28

Last April, Jonathan Philip and Alex Wakefield, Auburn mechanical engineering seniors, won the Tiger Cage competition where they participated in mentorship sessions throughout the year with Auburn faculty and other business leaders. Philip and Wakefield won  $10,000 in funding and $30,000 in legal assistance for their “Parking Grid Technologies” business. Their electrical and software engineering centered business creates and app allowing drivers to locate empty parking spaces. Both Philip and Wakefield said they believe the competition is a great opportunity for any young entrepreneurs looking to gain experience.

Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | September 27

Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Ameera Steward Campus Writer Haven Hart has recently been named assistant vice president for student development.

Auburn Board of Trustees approve 2016 budget

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | September 25

The Board of Trustees approved a $1.162 billion budget for the 2016 fiscal year at their meeting on Friday, Sept. 25.

New Block Seating system receives mixed reviews

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | September 24

This football season, SGA’s Organizational Seating Program introduced a new block seating system in Jordan-Hare Stadium. It is a “competitive, academic incentive-based system used to promote and determine reserved organizational seating at football games,” according to Brock Hendon, co-director of Organizational Seating Program. John Headlee, co-director of Organizational Seating Program, said he is happy with the results of block seating following the first game. “We are very pleased with how block seating is operating so far,” said Headlee.

New historical marker honors first African American student and university desegregation

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | September 24

Auburn University unveiled a historical marker in commemoration of Auburn University’s desegregation in 1964 and in honor of Harold Franklin, the first African American student to attend the University.

Walker Byrd defends Missouri SGA president, promotes campus-wide inclusivity

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | September 24

Editor’s note: This article contains an embedded Facebook post some readers might find offensive.

Incoming students required to take new alcohol abuse and sexual assault prevention courses

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | September 23

Auburn University is now requiring all new students, including transfer students, to complete Alcohol Edu and Haven courses.

Auburn study finds no parallel between state payday lending regulation and political party in charge

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | September 23

An Auburn University study found there is no connection between a state’s leniency on payday lending regulation and the political party that controls the state. According to the research, the costs and benefits of payday lending is a controversy at the state and federal level.

Naming opportunity for Oaks descendants

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | September 23

Out in a field in North Auburn 43 descendants of the original Auburn Oaks have been growing for 15 years. And in February, Samford Park will welcome 21 of them to line the new walkway running from Toomer’s Corner to Samford Hall.

John Wilkris Trio wins first place at UPC's Battle of the Bands, Moon Machine wins fan favorite

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | September 23

Auburn UPC hosted the Battle of the Bands competition on Cater Lawn Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.

AU Smokehouse finds a new home this semester

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | September 23

The AU Smoke House did not lose its flavor when it moved from Foy Dining Hall to Lupton over the summer.

UAV school opens at Auburn

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | September 22

Auburn University has officially launched its first Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight School.

SGA continues discussions on registration resolution

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | September 21

SGA held their weekly senate Monday, Sept. 21 where they continued discussions on the course catalog resolution.

Congressman Mike Rogers and Congressman Gary Palmer to speak at Capitol on the Plains

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | September 21

Students will be able to participate in a campus discussion with Congressman Mike Rogers and Congressman Gary Palmer at SGA's Capitol on the Plains on Tuesday, Sept. 22.