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National Institutes of Health awards University $1.5 million grant

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | May 18

The grant, called G-RISE, will begin with four scholars in the fall 2021 semester. It is designed to create a diverse pool of scientists earning a doctorate and will transition into the biomedical research workforce.

Course helps Auburn students become sommeliers

By Tim Nail | Community Editor | May 5

The Beverage Appreciation course within the College of Human Sciences allows Auburn students a taste of the beverage industry, all while earning an introductory wine sommelier certification.

'You can come to Safe Harbor at any time'

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | May 2

Auburn University implements programs such as Safe Harbor and Green Dot to address the reactive and proactive needs surrounding sexual assault, abuse and more. 

'No criminal act occurred' in relation to suspicious incidents involving white van, APD says

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 30

The Auburn Police Division investigated reports of a suspicious van downtown offering rides to women and found that no criminal activity occurred.

Aubie wins 2021 UCA Mascot National Championship

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | April 28

Aubie took home his 10th UCA National Championship on Wednesday in Orlando, Florida, at the Walt Disney World Resort. The championship is Aubie's first since 2016.

AU reports 7 new COVID-19 cases as vaccines increase

By Emery Lay | Lifestyle Writer | April 28

Auburn University's COVID-19 cases are decreasing again two weeks after vaccine eligibility opened for all students.

Engineering students create hands-on science exhibits

By Jillian Minor | Campus Writer | April 23

Students enrolled in the Introduction to Biosystems Engineering class at the University are creating music exploration exhibits to be displayed by AO Discover!, a local nonprofit based in Auburn.

Auburn dedicates former Eagle Hall to Josetta Matthews

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | April 21

Auburn University dedicated a residence hall in the Village to Josetta Brittain Matthews, who was the first Black student to graduate, and the first Black faculty member. Formerly Eagle Hall, home to the Honor's College students, is now Matthews Residence Hall. 

Camp War Eagle 2021 to offer in-person, online sessions

By Jillian Minor | Campus Writer | April 21

Auburn will host 14 in-person Camp War Eagle sessions capped at 325 people based on a first-come, first-served model and four virtual sessions limited to about 150 people. 

AU will have 'full in-person, on-campus' fall semester

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | April 21

Auburn University is planning what will largely be a return to normal operations for the fall 2021 semester, according to a campus-wide email sent on Wednesday morning.

‘Take Back the Night’ raises awareness of sexual assaults

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | April 20

Students gathered in support of survivors of sexual assault on Thursday at ‘Take Back the Night,’ an awareness event put on by the Office of Inclusion and Diversity and Rape Counselors of East Alabama. 

New Tiger Transit buses en route to The Plains

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | April 18

Auburn University's Tiger Transit system is set to receive a facelift in the form of an entirely new fleet of buses slated to arrive on The Plains beginning at the end of May.

Auburn dedicates former Tiger Hall to Bessie Mae Holloway

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | April 16

Auburn University is dedicating a Village residence hall to Bessie Mae Holloway. Holloway is a Black trailblazer as the first African-American to serve on the Board of Trustees and the second woman to serve on the board. Formerly Tiger Residence Hall will be renamed as Holloway Residence Hall in her honor. 

Board of Trustees increases housing rate, student fees

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief and Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | April 16

The increase in the student services fee will fund two new mental health staff members and help fund the new fleet of transit buses.

Hillel, UPC observe Yom Ha'atzmaut in celebration

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | April 16

Hillel and the University Program Council celebrated Yom Ha’atzmaut, a day of commemoration for the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948, on Thursday.

Tim Vines confirmed as AU trustee to replace Lloyd Austin

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | April 15

The Alabama Senate confirmed Tim Vines to the Auburn University Board of Trustees on Thursday to complete Lloyd Austin's seven-year term after a unanimous vote.

Another year in the books

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | April 14

Mary Alex Frishman, junior in communication, and her team had the strange and elusive job of trying to somehow capture and preserve the Auburn experience of 2020 — a year that was defined by its despair, passion and uncertainty — into the books packed along the wall behind her.  In her role as the editor-in-chief of The Glomerata, Frishman had several months to design and then delegate this past year’s edition. She and her managing editor, Meaghan Davis, senior in exercise science, took over in March of 2020 and had to figure out how to describe a campus without any students on it. 

Anti-gay-marriage group and LGBTQ students protest downtown

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | April 13

The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property — a group opposed to same-sex marriage — held a rally at Toomer's Corner on Tuesday. The group's protest was met with approving honks from drivers and a group of LGBTQ-supporting counter protestors.