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Engineering graduate qualifies for American Ninja Warrior finals

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | August 3

Lt. Deon Graham, or “The Destroyer,” qualified for the season seven American Ninja Warrior finals during the July 6 episode, where he competed next to the U.S.S. Truman in San Pedro, California.

Magnolia Oak thriving despite broken shoots

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | August 3

The new Magnolia Oak, which was planted Wednesday, July 8, is undergoing stress from the transplantation resulting in a few brown leaves. 

Graduate, pilot dies in Alaska plane crash

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | August 2

Fariah Peterson, 45-year-old Auburn alumna, passed away Friday, July 17, in a plane crash where she was the pilot, according to Alaska State Troopers. 

Auburn University awards 1,138 degrees at two graduation ceremonies

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | August 1

Excitement filled the Auburn Arena on Aug. 1, as Auburn University awarded 1,138 degrees at two graduation ceremonies. The 10 a.m.

CEO of Children's of Alabama and Auburn Alumnus to speak at graduation

By Staff Report | July 31

During the summer 2015 graduation ceremonies on August 1, there will be 1,144 degrees given and Auburn Alumnus Mike Warren Jr.

Auburn University partners with aviation companies, NASA

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 30

Officials from Auburn University and NASA signed a Space Act Agreement on Thursday, July 30.

Taking the Auburn Family to another level

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 29

Many Auburn students have family ties to the university. However, the Ahmed family is deeply rooted in Auburn; with all four of them attending the university at the same time at one point, according to Nighet Ahmed, graduate student in adult education. Nighet said her family would run into each other on campus sometimes. "We would see each other on campus more than we would see each other at the house," Nighet said. Nighet homeschooled her sons, Azeem and Aleem Ahmed, and said she emphasized writing.

UPDATE: Move-in dates quickly approaching

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 29

Fall semester is right around the corner, and with that comes on-campus moving. According to Kelsey Prather, communication and marketing specialist with Auxiliary Services, they will move in approximately 5,000 students over four days.  "[We] try and facilitate the parents, make them feel good about their kids moving in," Prather said.

VCOM students excited to begin classes

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 29

A group of first-year students is coming to Auburn, anxiously awaiting their first day of class. However, these are not freshmen; they have in fact already graduated college. These students are the inaugural class of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn Campus, and they are set to begin classes Thursday, July 30. According to the VCOM website, doctors with degrees in osteopathic medicine often become primary care physicians in rural areas.

Crime reports show sexual-offense increase

By Jim Little | Community Editor | July 28

Auburn University ranked fifth in forcible sexual acts reported on campus among SEC schools, according to a compilation of annual crime and safety reports released by universities in compliance with the Clery Act.

New social networking app coming to Auburn

July 26

MXO Interest is a new social network only for college students.

New culinary camp offered by Youth Programs

By Sommer Henry | Writer | July 18

Auburn Youth Programs hosted a new culinary camp, as well as many other camps. Ken Porter, Camp Manager of the Auburn Youth Programs, started out as a camp counselor in 2010.

Auburn student lands dream internship with Lilly Pulitzer

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 18

Many girls spend summer months covered in Lilly Pulitzer designs, but Courtney Kennedy, junior in public relations will be surrounded by Lilly. Kennedy landed an internship with the company, a "dream come true" for her. "It was always the internship I wanted," Kennedy said. Kennedy is a creative communications intern, and works with social media as part of her duties.

Appel named interim agriculture dean

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 16

Arthur Appel, professor of entomology, was named interim dean for the College of Agriculture and director for Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station on Monday, July 6, according to Provost Timothy Boosinger.  Appel succeeded Paul Patterson, who served as acting dean and director for several weeks.

Auburn University drone program to begin in late July

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 15

Soon it won't be just birds and planes flying through Auburn's skies. Auburn University will begin offering classes in unmanned flight vehicles, or drones as early as the end of July, according to Bill Hutto, director of Auburn University Regional Airport.

Swimmers compete in Pan Am games in Toronto

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 15

Swim team members, Beatriz Travalon, junior in international business minoring in sustainability and Luis Martinez, sophomore in mechanical engineering, qualified to compete in the swimming portion of the Pan American Games in Toronto Tuesday, July 14-Saturday, July 18. 

Professor speaks at OLLI Brown Bag Lunch and Learn event

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 14

Clifton Perry, Hudson professor in the department of political science, spoke about the Magna Carta anniversary today, July 14, at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute's Brown Bag Lunch and Learn event at Clarion Inn and Suites. 

Minors in polymers and composites to develop as department closes

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 10

The department of polymer and fiber engineering department will close Aug. 15 after reviews presented by Christopher Roberts, dean of the College of Engineering, University president Jay Gogue, the University senate and other groups at the June 5 Auburn Board of Trustees meeting.