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Students learn valuable lessons through summer activities

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | August 15

While most students spent their summers relaxing, working or volunteering at home, a few Auburn students got the chance to travel to different parts of the country or world and experience new things.

Record-breaking sorority recruitment comes to a close

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | August 14

According to Jill Moore, director of Greek Life, more women received a bid this year than ever before. Moore said 1,615 women participated in recruitment and 1,489 were offered bids. 

Tips to stay safe on campus

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | August 14

Major crime is a rarity, with burglary and theft being the two most common crimes on campus, according to Susan McCallister, associate director of public safety information and education for the University.

Various projects across campus end as fall semester begins

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | August 13

Construction has been rampant across campus, from Samford Park to Cater Hall. However, with the conclusion of summer comes the end of these projects.

Drone on the plains

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | August 13

Auburn University recently received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight School as part of its Aviation Center.

Auburn University to collaborate with South Korean government agency

By Jordan Hays | Contributing Writer | August 4

Auburn University has formalized research efforts with The Korea Institute of Technology, or KITECH. Auburn University President Jay Gogue signed a memorandum of understanding with Youngsoo Lee, president of KITECH.

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.