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VIDEO: Auburn University Fall Graduation 2014

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | December 13

Auburn University held their fall graduation ceremony today in the Auburn Arena.

Former astronaut Jim Voss speaks to graduating students

December 13

Former astronaut Jim Voss spoke to the graduating class of 2014 at Auburn University's fall graduation ceremonies at the Auburn Arena on Saturday, Dec. 13. Doctorates, masters and bachelor's degrees were awarded to 1,497 graduating students during two ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., according to Auburn University President Jay Gogue.

Former NASA astronaut Jim Voss named 2014 commencement speaker

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | December 12

Jim Voss, 1972 graduate and former NASA astronaut, will be sharing a lifetime of wisdom and experience with the class of 2014 Saturday, Dec. 13.

What are Auburn students doing this winter break?

By Rebecca Oliver l Contributing Writer | December 11

"Pretty much I'll just be working to try to earn some extra money," Smith said. "My family lives here in Auburn. Every year my grandmother makes a breakfast casserole for the family Christmas morning."

Roads close for Christmas Parade

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | December 10

The Auburn Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Christmas parade at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. Certain roads will be closed because of the parade.

Students share holiday wishes on RBD's book tree

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | December 8

Employees of Ralph Brown Draughon Library are getting ready for Christmas and encouraging students to do the same. A large Christmas tree made of green books sits in the center of the room for people to see as they walk through the front entrance of the library on the second floor.

Faculty investigates non-native lizards

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | December 8

An invasive lizard species known as the Argentine black and white tegu, or Tupinambis merianae, may be coming to Alabama, and University researchers want to know if the creatures are capable of thriving in the state's climate.

International students make plans for after graduation

By Patricia Green | Campus Writer | December 7

With the fall 2014 semester coming to a close and fall graduation quickly approaching, the newest soon-to-be Auburn University alumni are preparing to make significant transitions in their lives.

Alumni follow dreams to find career opportunities

By Grayson Temple | Intrigue Writer | December 6

From New York City to a farm in Huntsville, Auburn graduates are finding their passions through their post-graduate careers.

Ring Night -- a new Auburn tradition

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | December 5

According to local legend, the Auburn seal in front of Langdon Hall is not to be stepped on. Richmond Gunter, SGA treasurer and senior in finance, said doing so means you will not graduate on time, will not find true love at Auburn or have seven generations of Alabama fans. But what if your class ring "steps" on it?

Junior member of Alpha Gamma Delta has died

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | December 5

Hope Johnson, junior in computer science, reportedly died yesterday, Dec. 4. Johnson was a member of Auburn's chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta.

VIDEO: Students protest in response to the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | December 5

A crowd gathered on the steps of the Auburn University Student Center Friday, Dec. 5, to protest the deaths and grand jury decisions of Michael Brown and Eric Garner by uniformed police officers.

Students protest on Haley Concourse in response to Grand Jury decisions in Ferguson and New York City

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter and Maria Mcllwain | Copy Editor | December 5

A crowd gathered on the steps of the Auburn University Student Center Friday, Dec. 5, to protest the deaths and grand jury decisions of Michael Brown and Eric Garner by uniformed police officers.

OPINION: Restarting careers and returning to a passion

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | December 5

Sometimes the answer is so crystal-clear you miss it. Why do I bring this up? It's because, for 10 years after graduating with my first undergraduate degree, I was searching for a career that felt right, made me happy. From 2003-13, I worked a variety of jobs in sales and marketing, never thinking to myself, "Hey, I could really do this the rest of my life."

A day in the life of a student firefighter

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | December 5

While other stations might limit how much students can do, Auburn student firefighters perform the same duties as their non-student counterparts.

Students protest Eric Garner decision

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | December 4

"I thought, 'I need to do something that's not just yelling,'" Grogan-Herod said. "I didn't plan on much, I was just going to sit there with the sign all day. I just wanted to raise awareness."

Economics department tries to relocate after five years in Haley Center

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | December 4

In August 2014, the economics department spent the fifth anniversary of its forced relocation to the Haley Center basement the same way it always did: by trying to get out. In 2008, the economics department was moved from the College of Business to the College of Liberal Arts because of internal disputes said Michael Stern, department char and associate economics professor.

Editorial: Auburn's dead days are already dead

By Editorial Staff | Fall 2014 | December 4

As finals week approaches many students have begun their attempts to cram a semesters' worth of information into a few days of all night studying at the library. Finals week is an understood necessary part of being a college student. However, some of the stresses that come with finals week at Auburn University could be avoided.