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AU pushes back vaccine compliance

By Caleb Jones | Sports Editor | November 11

Auburn University announced on Thursday that its vaccine compliance date has been pushed back to Dec. 15, 2021, for faculty and Jan. 18, 2022, for employees.

University of Memphis to vote on AU provost as next president

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | November 8

Auburn University Provost Bill Hardgrave has been named the preferred candidate for the University of Memphis' next president. Hardgrave's approval for the position is awaiting a vote on Tuesday afternoon.

Mother-daughter duo creates AU dining family

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | November 7

For over a decade, Ayşe and Zeynep Bilgili have been touching the lives of every student who walks through Au Bon Pain and Panda Express, building a tight-knit family that weaves throughout Auburn history.

Protests against vaccine mandate continue on Toomer's Corner

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | November 4

The protest, held Thursday from 4 - 5:30 p.m., drew a crowd of roughly 30 students and a few other community members. They held signs saying “We support Auburn staff” and calling for employees to be able to choose whether they would like to get the vaccine.

Auburn University to have 88 locations with free menstrual products

By Catherine Haynes | Opinions Editor | November 3

PERIOD, a menstrual movement with a chapter in Auburn, has advocated and initiated the installation of 88 free menstrual product centers. 

Campus Safety receives report of sexual assault

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | November 2

The survivor said she was walking through Ross Square when a male suspect "violently bumped into her from behind and grabbed her buttocks with his open hand," per an email sent out to students from Campus Safety. The suspect then left the area through Thach Concourse.

Local farmers' markets provide produce from the Plains

By Emma Hall | News Writer | November 2

This fall, Lee County farmers' markets have taken over to provide Auburn and Opelika residents with fresh produce and opportunities to support the community. 

EDITORIAL | University's new minimum hiring rate is a step in the right direction

By Editorial Board | Fall 2021 | October 31

For some,  the University seems to hit the mark rarely. This decision, though, will undoubtedly benefit many of the families working for Auburn by improving their standard of living.

Alum builds Auburn block by block

By Sabina Crisitello | Assistant Culture Editor | October 31

Chris Smith, the current director of the Auburn Minecraft Project, gives insight into the eight year creation's viral success. 

Local center provides space for former first responders and veterans

By Ethan Stamper | Campus Reporter | October 29

JoEllen Sefton explains the heart behind the Warrior Research Center and how its innovative strides are helping a community of veterans and retired. 

Auburn Family engages in National Disability and Employment Awareness Month

By Emma Hall | News Writer | October 28

With October being National Disability and Employment Awareness Month, Jamie Roper, Melissa Pangelinan and Lauren Ozment weigh in on what caring for those with disabilities is like.

Auburn and Tuskegee pair up for innovative STEM research

By Ethan Stamper | Campus Reporter | October 27

Maria Soledad Peresin and Michael Curry demonstrate how the new STEM program affects students and valuable research. 

Demonstrators protest vaccine mandate for AU employees at Toomer's Corner

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | October 26

Protesters gathered Tuesday at Toomer’s Corner in response to the University’s announcement that employees are required to be vaccinated.

McKenzie Gay named Miss Auburn University

By Catherine Haynes | Opinions Editor | October 25

On Saturday, Oct. 23, Collins McMurray passed her crown to the next Miss Auburn University. 

Jule Collins Smith Museum opens new exhibit, 'The Joy Fields'

By Joshua Quattlebaum | Campus Writer | October 25

Following a difficult diagnosis, Whitney Wood Bailey created a collection of oil paintings that still allowed her to express her creativeness. 

Age-old rivalry fights food insecurity

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | October 25

The annual Beat Bama Food Drive has begun its 28th year of gathering food and funds as it strives to beat Bama to feed the food insecure. 

Auburn research team makes biochemical breakthrough

By Ethan Stamper | Campus Reporter | October 21

Auburn Univeristy's team of researchers have made giant steps forward in the world of biochemical production.

COLUMN | The Great Debacle

By Dioselin Cruz | Columnist | October 20

On Oct. 12, the Great Debate between three political organizations on campus, College Democrats at Auburn University, Auburn University College Republicans and Plainsmen for Liberty was held. In the end there is one thing that brings all college students together: marijuana.