Campus

‘I missed out on the true freshman experience’

By My Ly | Podcast Editor | August 16

With a semester that will be fully in person for the first time in over a year, sophomores are facing many new experiences they missed out on.

New dining hall opens with eight food stations

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

The Edge at Central Dining, located near the Stadium Parking Deck and Parker Hall, is Campus Dining’s newest facility. The 48,000-square foot space can hold up to 800 people depending on social distancing requirements, and it is able to serve 3,000 people each day during lunch hours.

Auburn Hockey looks to return from COVID-19 stoppage 'bigger and better than ever'

By Eamon Smith | Sports Writer | August 15

Rather than emerging from the pandemic beaten and exhausted, the Hockey Club is entering the year with a brand new staff hoping to provide students with fantastic entertainment.

Sustainability Picnic to take place on Aug. 18

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | August 14

The Office of Sustainability at Auburn Univeristy will host its annual Sustainability Picnic on the afternoon of Aug. 18 at the Arboretum.

Students able to add mobile Tiger Card to phones, smart watches

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | August 9

As of Monday, students are able to add their Tiger Card to their iPhones, Apple Watches or Android devices and will even have the option to only use the mobile card rather than picking up the new physical Tiger Card.

Panhellenic makes changes to sorority recruitment

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | August 7

Recruitment will begin Aug. 7, complete with new amendments to accommodate the requests of sororities, students and the CDC.

Trustees to vote on additional $3 million for dorm renovations

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | August 3

The Auburn University Board of Trustees are holding a specially-called meeting on Friday to vote on a $3 million budget increase for a project to renovate two Quad residence halls.

University reinstates mask requirement starting Tuesday

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | August 2

Starting Aug. 3, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear face coverings inside all Auburn University buildings and transportation under the University’s updated face covering requirements.

AU starts vaccine incentive program offering scholarships, prizes

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | July 26

The incentive program is open to all fully vaccinated students enrolled in the fall semester except for those who are dual enrolled or who are benefit-eligible University employees.

Rick Bragg talks life in the South during speech at Gogue Center

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | July 23

The Women's Philanthropy Board of Auburn Univeristy hosted author Rick Bragg on July 22 at the Gogue Performing Arts Center as a part of their Summer Nights series.

Bald eagle Spirit to make last pregame flight this fall

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | July 19

Spirit, the bald eagle who has excited Auburn football fans during pregame flights for nearly two decades, will make her final trip around Jordan-Hare Stadium on Nov. 13.

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Auburn University to be featured in national documentary

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | July 18

“Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid” will air this month on PBS and will feature none other than Auburn University’s very own Honors College.

SGA chief justice appointee struck down by Student Senate

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | July 15

Stephen Morris, senior in political science, was denied the position of chief justice of Student Government Association’s judicial branch on Monday when the Student Senate voted not to confirm his appointment.

Auburn mourns death of women's athletics pioneer Jane B. Moore

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | July 9

Jane B. Moore, who made history in her service to Auburn athletics, has died, Auburn Athletics announced Thursday afternoon.

New Tiger Cards ready for pickup

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | July 7

Auburn Univeristy's new Tiger Cards, a combination of the old Tiger Cards and Ignited Cards, are currently available for pick-up to summer students and feature new contactless scanning.

Hiring still a struggle for some Auburn businesses

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | July 5

Prof. Alan Seals weighs in on the national hiring shortage being experienced currently, with insight from local places such as the Auburn Rec, Niffer's and Lifesaver's Mission Thrift.

Students reflect on lack of on-campus LGBTQ resources

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | June 30

Almost two years after tenured professor Bill Murray came under fire for transphobic and homophobic Facebook posts, Auburn students reflect on the progress of the LGBTQ commitments the University made.

Gogue Center fall performances to include Dawes, Kenny G, Beach Boys

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 29

Performers such as Dawes, Patti LaBelle and the Beach Boys will take the stage at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center this fall, per an announcement from Auburn University Tuesday morning.

Aistrup looks back on time as dean

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | June 21

Joe Aistrup shares his story as the dean for the college of liberal arts over the past eight years, detailing his love for and leadership at the Univeristy.

University honors Juneteenth with "freedom day"

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | June 18

Last night, the University sent out an email announcing a "freedom day," which will allow full- and part-time employees a day of leave, which they could use any day during the remainder of the 2021 calendar year.