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Conner Morgan and Harper Adams are junior reporters for Athletics. (Courtesy of Jennifer Adams)

Junior reporters receive first assignments

By Rebecca Moseley / WRITER | October 30

Step aside, journalism students. The inaugural junior reporters have been chosen.

Health center offers hope for women facing unplanned pregnancies

By Jenny Steele / COPY EDITOR | October 30

When a boyfriend, friend or even an entire family encourages a woman to abort her child, one Auburn-based clinic steps in to educate her about all the options available.

Monster Bash hosted by Tiger Dining

By Chandler Jones / WRITER | October 29

Calling all ghouls, ghosts, monsters and zombies for the second-annual Halloween Monster Bash at Tiger Zone and Village Dining.

Members of the Super Smash Brothers Club meet. (Courtesy of John Rountree)

Members flock to Auburn's Super Smash Brothers Club

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | October 28

The game room will add another gaming club as the Super Smash Brothers Club invades the Student Center for more playing space.

Carry named as TSU presidential finalist

By Hayley Blair / Campus Editor | October 27

A press release given by Tennessee State University listed Auburn's own Ainsley Carry as a finalist for the position of University president.

Ciara Richards sets Courtney McDonald for a spike attempt in the Tigers' four set loss to LSU. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers' perfect home win streak dashed in four sets

By Corey Arwood / WRITER | October 26

The football team was not the only Auburn team that suffered a loss last weekend.

The next "Life Interrupted" film series event, Oct. 25 at 5:30 p.m. and will show "Red Tails," a movie about a group of Tuskegee pilots serving in World War II. (Courtesy of Lucasfilm)

'Red Tails' showing at JCSM

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY REPORTER | October 25

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is focusing on the history of the local area with its next film screening.

College of Liberal Arts hosts Maya Angelou for upcoming lecture

By Corey Arwood / WRITER | October 24

From skimping, pimping and cable-car driving to reciting her poetry at a presidential inauguration, Maya Angelou is not considered a mere success story. She is said to be a Renaissance woman, and she's coming to Auburn.

Aaron Martin stiff-arms his way through the Texas A&M squad in a fall sevens tournament. (Courtesy of Dillon Rheuby)

Rugby team improves, prepares with fall tune-ups

By John Burns / SPORTS WRITER | October 24

While rugby may not be the most popular sport in Auburn, the Auburn University Rugby Club has been a staple on the Plains since 1973.

The write way: Auburn Writers Conference brings literary minds together

By Chandler Jones / WRITER | October 22

The right brain rejoiced for writers at the Auburn Writers Conference last weekend when the regional literary community gathered in a warm and open exchange of writing communication.

Business competition jump-starts student entrepreneurs

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | October 22

Auburn's Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club is bringing accessibility and structure to students with business ideas.

Medical college could decrease training quality

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | October 21

Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association has voiced concerns about Auburn's new medical school through a letter to President Jay Gogue and Gov. Robert Bentley.

Breast cancer survivor Melanie Knause will speak at the All In, All Pink event. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

All In, All Pink event promotes cancer awareness

October 20

In the height of breast cancer awareness month, the Auburn family will be coming together Saturday, Oct. 20 on the AU Student Center green space from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for the All In, All Pink breast cancer awareness event.

Harriette Huggins and Elaine Prust of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) guard one entrance of the Haley Center. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Mistaken kitchen fire prompts evacuation of Haley Center

By Hayley Blair / Campus Editor | October 19

Class was interrupted in the Haley Center Friday afternoon when firefighters investigated a possible kitchen fire.

Dr. Ainsley Carry, Vice President of Student Affairs, spoke about hunger and the Committee of 19.

'Committee of 19' holds fundraiser for East Alabama Food Bank

By Chandler Jones / WRITER | October 19

Next time you go up for seconds, consider the people who have yet to have firsts. This was the premise of Hunger Week's Empty Bowls Banquet, held Tuesday, Oct. 16.

Zack St. Clair, freshman in political science, poses a question to the panel. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Alabama legislators visit Auburn University

By Annie Faulk / WRITER | October 18

Five Alabama legislators spoke on higher education, legislative processes and the economy in a panel sponsored by an SGA event called Capitol on the Plains.

Gibson will be performing at the Sundilla music series this season. (Courtesy of Susan Gibson)

Songwriter explores her own 'Wide Open Spaces' as a solo act

By Caitlin Wagenseil / WRITER | October 17

The Dixie Chicks can attest to songwriter Susan Gibson's talent.

Army ROT C cadets found an extra-large uniform for Aubie during a special combat lab. During the lab, cadets practiced with grenades and claymores donated by Fort Benning. (Courtesy of the AROTC)

Army ROTC training labs simulate real-life combat

By Hayley Blair / Campus Editor | October 16

G.I. Jobs magazine has recently named Auburn one of the top military-friendly schools in the nation.

Conquer midterm season with tips from Health and Wellness

By Anna Beth Jager / INTRIGUE REPORTER | October 15

It's midterm season, and Health Promotion and Wellness Services on Auburn's campus have a few different ways Auburn students can stay healthy and stress-free during midterms.

OLLI brownbaggers chat over lunch on Cuban Missile Crisis

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY REPORTER | October 14

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn University, or OLLI at Auburn, is looking back to a time when tensions were high and the threat of nuclear war hung over the head of all Americans.