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Graduate student awarded $24,000 for prestigious James Madison history fellowship

By Megan Barkdull | Campus Writer | August 24

Erica Vatella, recent graduate, was awarded the James Madison Memorial Fellowship. The Fellowship allocates up to $24,000 toward a master's degree in social studies education.

Pearl greeted by fans at midnight following end of show-cause penalty

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | August 24

As of 12:01 Sunday morning, Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl will be officially be back.

Auburn's biggest welcome ever: Students return to a Welcome Week greeting

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | August 23

Auburn is having its biggest Welcome Week ever, bringing free food and fun to campus for new and returning students of all types from Aug.13-23.

The Hill to undergo makeover in 2015

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | August 23

Students who live in the Hill dormitories are often plagued by problems, from technical issues to unsightly rooms.

Color Me Auburn 5K paints campus orange and blue

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | August 22

Auburn runners will have the chance to be dyed orange and blue during the Color Me Auburn 5K on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Issued heat advisory affects Auburn University

By Savannah Downey | Campus Writer | August 22

A heat advisory has been issued for Lee County Friday, Aug. 22 in response to the anticipated high temperatures affecting the area. Temperatures are expected to range from 95 to 100 degrees, potentially reaching 103 to 108 degrees with humidity.

New grant allows Prison Arts & Education project to continue

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | August 22

A recent $55,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will help the Alabama Prison Arts & Eduction project at Auburn University continue. The project, housed in the department of human development and family studies in the College of Human Sciences, has provided visual arts classes to many correctional facilities in Alabama since 2003, when it first partnered with the NEA.

Nothing to Bragg about: 319 Bragg apartments temporarily displaces students

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | August 21

U-Haul and Penske trucks navigated Auburn's streets and filed into town the second week of August as students moved into their new apartments. The residents in Building 2 at 319 Bragg, however, are unable to set up their new home.

Students share their favorite steals and deals

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | August 19

There are plenty of good deals in Auburn -- if you know where to look.

Starbucks opens in College of Business' Lowder lounge

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | August 19

College of Business dean Bill Hardgrave officially opened the new Lowder Student and Faculty Lounge on Friday, Aug. 8, with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by more than 75 people.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Reporting the news Auburn needs to know

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | August 18

A new year brings new beginnings. It's the beginning of classes, beginning of football season and, for some, the beginning of whole new chapter in their lives.

VIDEO: AU Bid Day 2014

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | August 16

The Greek life welcomes in a rather large group of girls during this year's Bid Day.

Sorority recruitment comes to a close

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | August 16

With rumors spreading throughout the Greek community that this year's recruitment would be one of the largest in the school's history, Jill Moore, the director of Auburn Greek life, said this year's recruitment was the same as every years with the exception of the number of girls.

Students make themselves at home in their college spaces

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | August 15

Along with living away from parents and starting a new chapter of life, designing a college room that is both functional and fashionable is one of the steps many students feel is necessary.

LETTER: Welcome back from University Provost Timothy Boosinger

By Timothy Boosinger | August 14

While I hope the summer months offered you an opportunity to take a break from academic rigors, I'd like to share a few thoughts to help start your semester off on the right track:

Wake Up Coffee Co. brings coffee van to campus

By Jordan Hays | Copy Editor | August 13

Twenty degrees north and south of the equator, in regions known as the 20th parallels, natives harvest the fuel that keeps the world running: Coffee. It is in these regions where Wake Up Coffee Co. chooses to buy their coffee beans at a fire price.

LETTER: Welcome back from 2014-15 SGA President Logan Powell

By Logan Powell | August 13

This summer was a productive time for our team - we have worked to create a comprehensive feedback system to hear your concerns in all areas of campus life, to organize a more efficient late night transportation system, to continually improve your game day experience, and to ensure that international students at Auburn are receiving a proper orientation, among other projects, programs and initiatives.

Foy Hall to stay open during renovations

August 13

Foy Hall will remain operational during the fall semester despite ongoing renovations, according to Jim Carroll, Auburn University architect.