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Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk visits Auburn

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 1

Kirk and Stuckey’s discussion touched on many hot-button political issues including transgender rights and systemic racism — both of which the speakers deny exist — as well as the group’s core values of limited government and self reliance.

'I just don't want it on our campus.'

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief and My Ly | News Editor | March 30

On Tuesday, March 29, students gathered at Toomer’s Corner in a demonstration protesting the graphic images displayed on campus earlier in the week by the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform, which was brought to Auburn by Auburn Students for Life, an anti-abortion campus group.

Students express concerns over student fees

By Kelis McGhee | Community Writer | March 23

As student fees rise, many students feel that they aren't being told what they are paying for.

ISA welcomes spring with the festival of colors

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | March 22

Auburn students celebrate the arrival of spring with Holi.

Richard Hansen resigns from faculty, no longer employed by Auburn University

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

Richard Hansen, former dean of the Harrison College of Pharmacy, resigned from his position as a faculty member on Tuesday.

Vet Set Go holds essay contest for young students

By Elizabeth Bartlett | News Writer | March 10

Vet Set Go is giving a middle school student the opportunity to attend a vet camp through an essay contest.

COLUMN | Auburn's STEM classes want you to fail

By Payton Davis | Photographer | March 7

The students failing these classes are most often underrepresented minorities. According to an article from The New York Times, women, people of color and those from a lower socioeconomic background are the most likely to be weeded out of their classes.

EDITORIAL | Who are you protecting, Auburn?

By Editorial Board | Spring 2022 | March 6

Auburn's policies against sexual misconduct are designed to keep students, faculty and staff safe and punish those who violate that safety. In the case of Richard Hansen, Auburn seems to have forgotten that they would make student safety its “number one priority.”

Political science professors discuss war in Ukraine

By Sydney Houseman | March 2

Three Auburn political science professors provide their expertise and insight on Russia's invasion of Ukraine at an informative panel hosted by the political science department. The panel was to provide students and staff with more information to better understand the conflict.

Yusef Salaam of the 'Exonerated Five' visits Auburn University

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | February 26

In 1989, Yusef Salaam at fifteen years old was tried and convicted in the "Central Park Jogger" case, along with four other Black and Latino young men.

CADC dean named interim provost and vice president of academic affairs

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 24

Vini Nathan, dean and McWhorter chair in the College of Architecture, Design and Construction, will move into the position on March 7. Hardgrave begins his tenure at the University of Memphis on April 1.

SGA Standing Committee Chairs Chosen for 2022 Term

SGA standing committee chairs selected

By Katy Kindley | News Reporter | February 22

Now that the Student Senate's 2022 term has officially begun, SGA announced new chairpersons for the body's standing committees at its Monday night meeting.

Masks optional on campus beginning Feb. 23

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

Face coverings are going to be optional on Auburn University’s campus starting next Wednesday, the University announced in an email Friday afternoon.

Richard Hansen resigns as dean of pharmacy school

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | February 18

Dan Surry, associate dean for faculty affairs and strategic initiatives, will serve as acting dean until an interim dean is chosen following an "internal search."

Pharmacy dean sexually harassed student, Title IX documents show

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and My Ly | News Editor | February 17

The student, who is enrolled at Auburn University but not the pharmacy school, reported Hansen to the Title IX Office in late September, which conducted an investigation into Hansen's behavior.

Students frustrated with limited counseling help in Auburn

By Elizabeth Bartlett | News Writer | February 17

Students discuss their frustration with the lack of counseling help in and around Auburn and the impact this could have on their lives.

AU releases spring 2022 commencement schedule

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

Auburn University announced its finalized schedule for spring commencement ceremonies Tuesday afternoon in an email to students and faculty. Ceremonies are scheduled for May 6 and 7.