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Cosplayers embrace inner characters and combat harassment

By Savannah Downey | Campus Writer | September 17

The cosplays have dual purposes, serving both as means of entertainment and self-expression. The decision of choosing which character to cosplay is deeply personal, with childhood nostalgia or pop culture preferences affecting the decision. For some, the emotional impact isn't only temporary.

Ducks Unlimited help preserve wetlands in Alabama

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | September 16

Members of the Auburn University Ducks Unlimited club gathered at Halftime in downtown Tuesday, Sept. 16, to discuss the goals of the organization and recruit new members.

Tori Rivers, senior in public relations, works at her desk in the Office of Communication and Marketing.

Students work to attend school despite personal costs

By Gautham Sabundam | Intrigue Writer | September 16

Not every college student has the same experience at school. Some students don't have time to truly enjoy their college experience with night shifts, loans and no days off. Some Auburn students who hold part-time or full-time jobs for experience or economic support are learning these truths. Tori Rivers, senior in public relations, learned about these financial realities. An associate trainer at Panera Bread and an intern at the Office of Communication and Marketing, Rivers took on a part-time job just to enroll at Auburn.

SGA appoints two remaining executive officers

SGA appoints AVP of Facilities

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | September 15

The Student Government Associations Sep. 15 agenda only had one new order of business on it. The bill, proposed by John LeMaster, pro-tempore, called for the appointment of Jack Wagster, freshmen in pre-business, to fill the Assistant Vice President of Facilities opening.

OPINION: Current students make future bright

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | September 13

Things are different when you come back for another degree in your thirties. Trust me, I am living it. I returned to Auburn for my second undergraduate degree last August and have seen the differences between college back then and college now. This whole "submit your assignment via Canvas" was foreign to me. What was this Canvas they were talking about? I didn't want to ask because I didn't want to seem old.

The Canine Performance Sciences program trains dogs from a young age.

Canine Performance Sciences program puts bark into bomb detection

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | September 13

The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine's Animal and Health Performance program has been renamed Canine Performance Sciences (CPS). James Floyd, interim director of the program, said the new name better reflects the program's mission.

UPC's Battle of the Bands winner announced

By Kristie Martins l Campus Writer | September 13

At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, students gathered at Cater Lawn to watch their peers showcase their talent against other student performers in the annual Battle of the Bands competition.

Auburn Panhellenic recognized nationally

By Patricia Green | Campus Writer | September 12

Auburn University's Panhellenic system was recently recognized by the National Panhellenic Conference, after being awarded the College Panhellenic Achievement Award.

Live Animal Lab walks on the wild side

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | September 12

Less than 200 years ago, Auburn and the surrounding area was an undeveloped wilderness teeming with diverse species of flora and fauna.

Gov. Bentley speaks at Capitol on the Plains

September 12

Gov. Robert Bentley spoke to students in Langdon Hall as part of the SGA's Capitol on the Plains event, Thursday, Sept. 11.

Approval granted for construction of Mell and Roosevelt Classroom Buildings

By Savannah Downey | Campus Writer | September 11

The University Board of Trustees approved plans to proceed with the construction of the Mell Classroom Building on Sept 5., according to a press release from the Office of Communications and Marketing.

Scalping fills wallets and stadium

By Kate Seckinger | Intrigue Reporter | September 11

Scalping is a gruesome act of war, but the slang term for reselling sports tickets can be equally gruesome to students' wallets.

Toomer's Corner's lemonade refreshes spirits after 9/11

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | September 11

In December 2001, Esquire magazine published the article "162 Reasons It's Good to Be an American Man," by Charles P. Pierce in an attempt to boost morale. The lemonade sold at Toomer's Drugs was No.1 on the list.

UPDATE: Updyke tweets about accusations against him

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | September 11

Harvey Updyke owes $796,731.98 in restitution to Auburn University for poisoning the famous Oaks at Toomer's Corner. Currently, he has paid $99 to the University.

Pagan pride on Auburn's campus

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | September 10

Wiccans, Druids, Isians, Witches and all manner of Pagan practitioners from across the state will convene at Alabama's only Pagan National Pride Event Sunday, Sept. 14, in the Davis Arboretum. The pagan community is hosting classes on mind awakening, divination and artisanal vendors free to the public from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m..

Industrial design students go green with Groovystuff

By Savannah Downey | Campus Writer | September 10

A class of industrial design students is gaining hands-on design experience by working with reclaimed farm tools and converting them into furniture. The students work with the sustainable furniture company Groovystuff. Groovystuff has partnered with the University through the University Hall of Innovation and Job Creation project, which allows students firsthand experience designing and marketing products.

OPINION: Students should take advantage of diverse opportunities

By Megan Barkdull | Campus Writer | September 9

As a student in high school, I had visions of college being a whirlwind of new experiences, new people, new cultures, new everything. The first week of school, I was invited to a party at a fraternity. I brought along a few friends from high school. I didn't know exactly what to expect, I had never been to a fraternity party at this point and hadn't grown up around Greek Life.

SGA balances budget, proposes bill to campaign for Aubie in Capitol One Mascot Challenge

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | September 8

Representatives from Student Activities Programs shared their budgets for the year. Each representative shared the goals of the program for the year along with the cuts and increases to the budget.

New Toomer's trees have officially taken root

By Megan Barkdull | Campus Writer | September 8

Auburn University fans will now be able to honor Toomer's Oaks in two new ways. A plan to pay tribute to the University's history through sections of the fallen Toomer's Trees has been approved and clones of the trees have been made available for purchase.

Auburn takes top spot as No.1 jock school in U.S.

By Savannah Downey | Campus Writer | September 8

In their 2015 edition of "The Best 379 Colleges," The Princeton Review named Auburn University the "#1 Jock School" based on the popularity of intercollegiate and intramural sports, as well as the Greek system. Auburn was also ranked seventh for "Most Conservative Students," 9th for "Students Pack the Stadium," 12th for "Most Religious Students," 13th for "LGBT-Unfriendly," 17th for "Best Quality of Life," and 20th for "Friendliest Students."