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Renovations in Haley Center see removal of asbestos

By Savannah Downey | Campus Writer | September 18

Rooms 3184 and 3194 in Haley Center were closed this week for asbestos removal with no threat to public health.

Student block seating no longer awarded by Ignited points

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | September 18

SGA has changed the way organizations compete for block seating during football season. The system, which prior to the change, was based on the amount of Ignited points an organization earned will now concentrate on the organization's overall average GPAs.

City of Auburn hosts Auburn - Kansas State away game showing at Gay Street parking lot\0x2028

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | September 17

Thursday night, there will be a new place downtown to watch the Auburn - Kansas State football game: outside. The City of Auburn, Auburn Chamber of Commerce and Auburn Downtown Merchants are hosting an outdoor screening of the game in the Gay Street parking lot.

Auburn Cricket Club underdogs prepare for success

By Gautham Sabundam | Intrigue Writer | September 17

The Auburn Cricket Club has been chirping. Established in 2010 by Auburn graduate Naveenan Thiagarajan, this once small, social sports club placed second in the 2014 American College Cricket National Championship Finals on ESPN, which was the first time cricket had been televised on the channel.

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.

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 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.

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.