Campus

Glomerata survives decline of the yearbook

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | October 2

Recently, University of Alabama officials voted to cease publication of The Corolla, their student yearbook.

Editorial: Class times are scheduled with purpose

By Editorial Staff | Fall 2014 | October 2

Class schedules, when done correctly, are planned and organized well before the semester starts. Some students commute an hour or more to and from classes and have chosen their schedules based on days they can drive to campus. Many students have part-time or full-time jobs on top of memberships in clubs and sports that must be woven into going to class, along with attempts to get necessary amounts of sleep and still have some semblance of a social life.

Survivor no less sharp after cancer

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | October 2

It was a typical June day in 2001, when Karen Sharpless, performing a self-exam, felt a lump on her breast. The next nine months would be anything but typical. Sharpless, 1981 Auburn graduate with a master's degree in public speaking and communication and long-time employee of the University before retirement, spoke about that day.

Hey Day brings baby tiger to Auburn's campus

By Kristie Martins l Campus Writer | October 1

In a society where digital communication is said to be overriding face-to-face interactions, learning to cultivate a sense of community within a college campus can become challenging. Though Hey Day has long been an Auburn tradition dating back to World War II, it has come to be just as important if not more important than it was back then. The tradition involves students wearing nametags throughout the day and greeting one another by name with a "hey."

Ins and outs of gaining residency

By Patricia Green | Campus Writer | September 30

As Auburn University's tuition rate continues to increase, a number of out-of-state students have chosen to participate in a program offered by the Office of the Registrar to establish their residency in Alabama.

Auburn Answers receives upgrade with new iPad kiosks

By Kendyl Alene | Contributing Writer | September 30

Auburn University's SGA brought Auburn Answers Week to life on the Haley Center concourse Sept. 8-12, and introduced their new feedback system. The Auburn Answers iPad kiosks were introduced to provide a more efficient method for students to share their thoughts and suggestions on various topics.

SGA appoints two remaining executive officers

SGA approves organizations board funding

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | September 29

The Student Government Associations Sep. 29 meeting had two new orders of business on the night's agenda. The first new order of business was a piece of legislation dealing with the Center of Student Organizations and Welcome Week Organizational Boards guidelines. The legislation, presented by Katie Nell, Senator at-Large, asked for the approval of the funding for the Organizations' Board, effective for the 2014-2015 year.

Following the path of University trash

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | September 29

Most students are aware of the recycling bins around campus and have probably contributed a plastic bottle or two. However, some people are unaware of what happens to their recycling after they throw it in the bin.

Francie Harris named Miss Homecoming 2014

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | September 28

Francie Harris, senior in child life, was named Miss Homecoming 2014 during halftime at the Auburn vs. Louisiana Tech football game.

Attempted robbery reported on campus Sept. 28 early in the morning

September 28

Public Safety and Security sent out a University email detailing an attempted robbery that took place in the early morning of Sept. 28.

Auburn students enter the 'Tiger Cage'

By Kristie Martins l Campus Writer | September 27

Auburn University wants to hear their students roar with business ideas and succeed outside the tiger cage of Auburn University; but first, they must be put in it.

No foam, no problem: University goes Styrofoam free

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | September 26

Tiger Dining, the Office of Sustainability and the waste reduction and recycling department have been working to remove all Styrofoam from Auburn's campus.

Editorial: Disconnecting in order to connect

By Editorial Staff | Fall 2014 | September 25

The increase in technology has led to a decrease in social skills. This generation faces the unique situation of having limitless information available at all times with a stroke of a fingertip. We are surrounded by it.

Brandon Whatley models during Kappa Chi's fashion show on Sept 24, 2014. (Emily Enfinger | Assistant Photo Editor)

Kappa Chi event models student clothing lines

By Megan Barkdull | Campus Writer | September 24

Auburn University's Kappa Chi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha hosted a fashion show Thursday night. The show featured clothing lines made by Auburn students, graduates and local boutiques. This was the first year the Kappa Chi's have hosted a fashion show. The show acted as a fundraiser for the sorority.