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Breast Cancer Connections offers sanctuary to survivors

By Derek Herscovici / CAMPUS WRITER | October 20

In times of crisis, it can seem as if no one understands what you're going through.

Cyber security saves the day

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | October 19

Auburn has promoted Cyber Security Month for seven years-each year including images displaying important topics in technology safety, such as mobile data security, social media safety, copyright infringement and phishing awareness.

$470,000 grant helps fund mitochondrial disease research

By Ben Hohenstatt / CAMPUS REPORTER | October 18

The Foundation for a Cure for Mitochondrial Disease, the MitoCure Foundation, awarded Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty a two-year, $470,000 grant for research.

Auburn all in and all pink

By Keely Shearer / CAMPUS WRITER | October 18

Friday, Oct. 18, Auburn's very own Alpha Kappa Alpha and Alpha Delta Pi sororities hosted the third annual All In All Pink breast cancer awareness event.

This Week on the Plains | 10.17.2013

October 17

Portion of Leftover Dining Dollars to Fund New Starbucks.Auburn Lights up Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness.Auburn Police Division Quota Case Moving to Federal

UPC reels in 'Catfish' creator Nev Schulman

By Derek Herscovici / CAMPUS WRITER | October 17

You and your estranged Internet partner may not be on speaking terms, but Nev Schulman of MTV's "Catfish" may have some advice for you.

Auburn Natural History Museum hosted open house Oct. 12

By Keely Shearer / CAMPUS WRITER | October 17

Auburn's Natural History Museum hosted its first open house, Saturday, Oct. 12.

AUSFL spreads pro-life message on campus

By Ben Hohenstatt / CAMPUS REPORTER | October 15

For the last two days, 150 white crosses were on Cater Lawn.

Healthy dining options dominate discussion at SGA's HeAUrd That! forum Oct. 15

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | October 15

Student Government Association held a 'HeAUrd That!' open forum Tuesday, Oct. 15, for students to discuss issues they are dealing with on campus.

Samford Hall, more than just a pretty face

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | October 13

Auburn has many symbols that represent the student body, past and present, and the principles and morals that guide its students. One symbol that has been a part of Auburn's history since 1859 is Samford Hall.

Bodda Getta Bash 2013 could mark the start of a new tradition

By Ben Hohenstatt / CAMPUS REPORTER | October 11

A new Auburn tradition may have been born Friday night, but few were on hand to welcome it into the world.

Two local daycares do things differently

By Ben Hohenstatt / CAMPUS REPORTER | October 11

Two local early childhood centers, Children's House Auburn Montessori School and Auburn University Early Learning Center are unlike most early education options.

Three faculty members named 2013-14 SEC Fellows

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | October 10

Three Auburn faculty members were announced as 2013-2014 SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows.

Farmhouse lassoes more artists for rodeo Oct. 11

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | October 10

Farmhouse Rodeo 2013, Friday, Oct. 11, at the outdoor arena by Good Ol' Boys, will open its gates at 3 p.m., two hours earlier than previous years to make time for the country music acts.

Do students care about Homecoming events?

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | October 10

The Homecoming football game, Homecoming parade and Miss Homecoming campaign dominate campus throughout Homecoming Week, but many students do not seem to be interested in any of it.

Student chooses to be homeless throughout entire academic year

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | October 9

Patton Chambers, junior in physical science, is not sleeping in the library because he has a chemistry exam to study for. Patton chooses to live a homeless lifestyle and has been since the Saturday before fall semester started.

Auburn's 'Ukulele Guy' makes joyful noise on campus

By Becky Sheehan / INTRIGUE WRITER | October 8

Jocsan Rivera is becoming famous, whether he realizes it or not. The Auburn "Ukulele Guy," a freshman in software engineering, learned to play the ukulele upon arrival at Auburn four weeks ago and has been filling the campus with music ever since.

Auburn makes mtvU's Rate My Professors' Top 25

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | October 8

Although many students know it's great to be an Auburn Tiger, mtvU, MTV's college-focused channel, has given the University proof of its greatness in the Rate My Professors college-ranking list.

35 years of tutoring students

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | October 7

This year, one of Auburn's academic resources celebrates its 35th year of tutoring Auburn students in a variety of courses.

Auburn professor, student marches his dream, trumpet in hand

By Kyle Nazario / WRITER | October 7

Joseph Fetsch has no hobbies. In his spare time, he studies. On bus rides with the band, he does homework. Afterward, he goes home, sleeps for four-six hours and does it again.