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Transit drivers expected to vote on union contract today

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 12

Tiger Transit drivers and First Transit, their employer, may come to an agreement on a union-backed contract on Saturday, Oct. 10

Brad Paisley performs on The Plains

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 12

Cowboy hats could be seen all across Auburn University's green space this Friday night as Brad Paisley took the stage as part of his country nation college tour. Thousands of members of the Auburn community began claiming spots as early as 4 p.m.

Susanna Bagwell crowned Miss Auburn University 2016

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | October 12

Susanna Bagwell, math education junior, was crowned the 2016 Miss Auburn University on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the annual Miss Auburn University pageant held at Auburn High School.

Road closures announced for free Brad Paisley concert

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 9

On Friday October 9th Brad Paisley will perform a free concert on the Student Center green space as part of his Country Nation College Tour.

Library makes space for extra study room, prepares for construction of Mell Street Classroom Building

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | October 8

In an effort to increase study space in Ralph Brown Draughon Library, an offsite storage facility will be created to house materials that are currently taking up extra room on the third and fourth floors. Dan King, associate vice president for facilities, presented the proposal to the Auburn University Board of Trustees at its Sept.

Hazing education strives to promote student safety

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | October 8

Auburn University incorporates hazing education into organizations in attempt to promote student safety.

Students participate in Hey Day tradition

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | October 7

With over 100 volunteers distributing more than 5,000 name tags at 10 name tag stations across campus, SGA hosted its annual Hey Day event Wednesday, Oct.

Taylor Wesley speaks after Miss Homecoming win

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | October 6

Taylor Wesley, senior in communications and psychology, was crowned Auburn’s 2015 Miss Homecoming on Saturday.

Spectrum Pride Week kicks off with LGBTQI student panel

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | October 6

The Multicultural Center and Spectrum hosted their annual LGBTQI Student Panel Discussion as kick-off event of Spectrum Pride Week.

Lowder briefly evacuated, University issues all clear

By Staff Report | October 6

A suspicious person was reported at Lowder Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at approximately 2:10 p.m.

Byrd looks to raise money for Auburn Memorial project

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | October 5

Walker Byrd, SGA president, spoke to the senate about the Auburn Memorial project and asked senators to give to the project what they can to reach its monetary goal at SGA’s weekly senate meeting during executive announcements.

SGA's Homecoming parade takes to the streets

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | October 3

Students and families gathered along the streets to watch the Auburn University Marching Band lead this year's Homecoming parade. Multi-colored floats rolled down the street, each one larger than the next.

UPC's Plainsfest: Parachute and Matt Wertz rock the Plains

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 3

Hundreds of students, families and friends came out Friday, Oct. 2 to see Matt Wertz and Parachute perform at Plainsfest, the University Program Council’s annual concert.

'Don't cancel that class' program gives professors another option

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 2

Instead of a professor canceling a class last minute, a representative from Health Promotion and Wellness Services will come teach the class about different issues on campus, such as drug and alcohol abuse prevention and sexual assault awareness.

Saturday's 'Green Game' will recognize University's commitment to sustainability

By Staff Report | October 2

The San Jose State vs. Auburn football game on Oct. 3 will recognize Auburn Athletics’ sustainability, according to a press release from the University.

Parachute and Matt Wertz to perform at UPC's Plainsfest on Friday

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 1

Plainsfest kicks off this Friday Andria Moore Campus reporter Music will once again rock the plains as the University Program Council’s annual fall concert kicks off this Friday, October 2. Matt Wertz is set to open the show at 7 p.m., and Parachute will take the stage shortly after.

Homecoming parade to take to the streets on Friday, partial road closures announced

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | October 1

The parade will begin on Thach Avenue and will end by Ralph Brown Draughon Library on Mell Street.

Get to know your Miss Homecoming candidates

By Claire Tully | October 1

Tomi Obebe “Fully Focused” Exercise Science major, Spanish minor Nominated by Student Recruiters AU Involvement: Student Recruiters, FLP director, SOS orientation leade, Dunkin’ Darlings, Humans of Auburn President and founder, Auburn Gospel Choir, Auburn Wesley Foundation and a social sorority “About a month ago, I was involved in a serious car accident on my way home to Columbus, GA. Off of 280, there are a few houses and there happened to be a car in front of me turning into their driveway.

Former Auburn professor charged in connection to steroid distribution ring agrees to plead guilty

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | September 30

Yonnie Wu, who was also the former director of the Mass Spectrometry Center, tested drugs sent to him in the mail with University equipment and sent them to be sold online, according to prosecutors.

Textile building renaming precedes renovations

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | September 30

Textile Building renovations will pave the way for the construction of Engineering Student Achievement Center.