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424 COVID cases reported on campus during first week of fall classes

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | August 27

Dr. Fred Kam of the Auburn University Medical Clinic said he expects cases to rise for another three weeks.

Art museum begins new tradition: Studio Saturdays

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | August 25

As August comes to a close, so does the final Studio Saturday, which has been hosted by Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art over the past few weeks.

Suite 1111: The Artists of TigerFest

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and Collins Keith | Podcast Writer | August 23

TigerFest saw local bands perform across Auburn's campus, including bands like Make Sure, Supper Club and The Student Section. But who are the artists behind these names?

UPC hosts on-campus music festival

By Jillian Minor | Campus Writer | August 22

University Program Council hosted Tigerfest, a campus-wide music festival, all day Saturday, Aug. 21, featuring local and national acts across several different genres.

How to be more eco-friendly this fall

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | August 20

Amy Strickland, project manager at the Office of Sustainability, shares the importance of being eco-friendly and tips on how to do so as a college student from using reusable products to eating locally.

AU to offer booster shots to campus when available

By Tim Nail | Community Editor | August 20

Dr. Fred Kam, director of the Auburn University Medical Clinic, said Auburn University will run a mass vaccination program for booster shots following federal approval next month.

Kam explains University's fall semester COVID policies

By Tim Nail | Community Editor | August 20

The goal to keep transmission on campus low is dependent on personal adherence to the University's COVID guidelines by the campus community, Dr. Fred Kam said.

Gogue mingles with students over pizza, popsicles

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | August 18

Student Involvement wanted to get students more involved on campus after the past year halted many of their plans, and on Wednesday, they did it with free food and a chance to meet President Jay Gogue.

Auburn University’s Honors College finishes out Week of Service

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | August 17

Auburn University's Honors College wraps up their annual Week of Service for the year of 2021, involving new Freshman in the college and the community, while educating them on current poverty conditions.

‘I missed out on the true freshman experience’

By My Ly | Podcast Editor | August 16

With a semester that will be fully in person for the first time in over a year, sophomores are facing many new experiences they missed out on.

New dining hall opens with eight food stations

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | August 15

The Edge at Central Dining, located near the Stadium Parking Deck and Parker Hall, is Campus Dining’s newest facility. The 48,000-square foot space can hold up to 800 people depending on social distancing requirements, and it is able to serve 3,000 people each day during lunch hours.

Auburn Hockey looks to return from COVID-19 stoppage 'bigger and better than ever'

By Eamon Smith | Sports Writer | August 15

Rather than emerging from the pandemic beaten and exhausted, the Hockey Club is entering the year with a brand new staff hoping to provide students with fantastic entertainment.

Sustainability Picnic to take place on Aug. 18

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | August 14

The Office of Sustainability at Auburn Univeristy will host its annual Sustainability Picnic on the afternoon of Aug. 18 at the Arboretum.

Students able to add mobile Tiger Card to phones, smart watches

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | August 9

As of Monday, students are able to add their Tiger Card to their iPhones, Apple Watches or Android devices and will even have the option to only use the mobile card rather than picking up the new physical Tiger Card.

Panhellenic makes changes to sorority recruitment

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | August 7

Recruitment will begin Aug. 7, complete with new amendments to accommodate the requests of sororities, students and the CDC.

Trustees to vote on additional $3 million for dorm renovations

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | August 3

The Auburn University Board of Trustees are holding a specially-called meeting on Friday to vote on a $3 million budget increase for a project to renovate two Quad residence halls.

University reinstates mask requirement starting Tuesday

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | August 2

Starting Aug. 3, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear face coverings inside all Auburn University buildings and transportation under the University’s updated face covering requirements.

AU starts vaccine incentive program offering scholarships, prizes

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | July 26

The incentive program is open to all fully vaccinated students enrolled in the fall semester except for those who are dual enrolled or who are benefit-eligible University employees.

Rick Bragg talks life in the South during speech at Gogue Center

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | July 23

The Women's Philanthropy Board of Auburn Univeristy hosted author Rick Bragg on July 22 at the Gogue Performing Arts Center as a part of their Summer Nights series.

Bald eagle Spirit to make last pregame flight this fall

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | July 19

Spirit, the bald eagle who has excited Auburn football fans during pregame flights for nearly two decades, will make her final trip around Jordan-Hare Stadium on Nov. 13.