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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.

One of Auburn's oldest myths is centered on the seal in front of Langdon Hall.

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."

Student firefighters perform regular drills to prepare for fighting fires. (Kenny Moss | Photographer)

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.

Friend of Philip Lutzenkirchen speaks to local high schools about his accident

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | December 4

Philip Lutzenkirchen, former Auburn football player, died in a one-vehicle accident that also killed Joseph Ian Davis, the driver, outside LaGrange, Georgia, on June 30. Tanner Case, sophomore in building science, is one of two survivors of the fatal accident. Five months later, Case is using his experience to help others.

Concert Band presents fall concert

By Anna-Claire Terry | Contributing Writer | December 3

The Auburn University Concert Band presented its fall concert Wednesday, Dec. 3 at Telfair Peet Theatre.

Student creates her own fashion line

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | December 3

"If I saw something I liked that I couldn't afford, I would try to make it myself," Jones said. "One time I decided I wanted to make a pair of my shoes pink, so I did."

Professor of Architecture creates Auburn Gingerbread Village

By Rachel King | Community Writer | December 3

The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center will hold the 2014 Auburn Gingerbread Village on Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Guests are invited to gather in the conference center where they can enjoy hot cocoa, cider, cookies and carols, while seeing Auburn recreated in gingerbread.

Tiger Transit routes altered Dec. 3-5

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | December 2

The Alabama High School Athletic Association will hold its Super 7 state football championships at Jordan-Hare Stadium Wednesday-Friday this week, altering all Tiger Transit routes.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Miscommunication in Iron Bowl chanting

December 2

I am a student at the University of Alabama and was in attendance at the Iron Bowl game this weekend. After leaving the game I saw on social media, particularly Auburn fanpages, that many people were posting that Alabama's student section were chanting "Lutzie's dead." I was appalled upon reading this.