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Students, community invited to open forums with presidential candidate

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | January 19

Over the next two days, Roberts will meet with Auburn students, faculty, staff and community members before travelling to Montgomery to meet with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and students at Auburn University-Montgomery.

Auburn University still bridging the gap for gender inclusivity

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | January 17

With an estimated 1.2 million Americans who identify as nonbinary, Auburn University has a share of nonbinary students. While members of the University aim to make Auburn a welcoming environment, nonbinary students say a greater effort needs to be made for true inclusivity.

Auburn Ice Hockey Club to play outdoor contests in Athens

By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer | January 15

The Auburn Ice Hockey Club revealed that its "Winter Classic" spinoff will take place late February in Athens, and will include new alternate jerseys.

Chairperson Wayne Smith announces new lead in presidential search

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | January 14

Today, Jan. 14, Trustee and Executive Committee Chairperson Wayne Smith sent out an email announcing a new turn of events in the presidential search process involving Dean Chris Roberts.

COLUMN | Letter to the freshmen

By Dioselin Cruz | Columnist | January 10

As a first-year student, I often find myself searching for the old within the new. I will catch a glimpse of someone walking on campus, and for a second, they look like the class clown from fourth period history freshman year of high school. For first years, realizing our childhood is now in the past is a new, bittersweet development.

Graduate students express concerns about student service fee

By Regan Moss | Columnist | January 8

Despite the necessary roles that graduate students take on for their entire academic community, they are loaded with a student service fee.

Miss Alabama, Miss Teen Alabama to be crowned in Auburn in January

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | December 30

Auburn University is set to host a two-day pageant at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center on January 14 and 15.

Auburn reinstates mask requirement regardless of vaccination status

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

Auburn University will require masks indoors and aboard University transportation for the spring semester, the University announced Wednesday. The requirement goes into effect Jan. 3, 2022.

Auburn and Tuskegee students create app to help with communication

By RJ Winchester | December 14

Henry Moses, Malachi Ards and Monroe Clayton have created a new way to exchange information digitally.

Vaccine mandate halted following federal court order

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | December 7

The University is pausing its enforcement of the vaccine policy following the order of a federal judge. Further guidance will be shared before Dec. 17.

Students express frustration with the transit system

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | November 19

From late buses and crowded spaces to inaccurate maps and no A.C., Auburn University students give personal accounts on their transit system experience.

'King Richard' builds a kingdom on hard work and happiness

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | November 18

Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton star as the infamous Williams sisters in the highly-anticipated film "King Richard."

Learning to sword fight in college

By Ethan Stamper | Campus Reporter | November 17

Club leaders Jay Parcelewicz, Hudson Defee and Luke Walker talk about the experience of the Fencing Club at Auburn Univeristy.

Patti LaBelle delivers emotional sold-out show

By Laney Mayfield | Writer | November 16

Sunday night, Patti LaBelle sold out her first show in Auburn and performed her hit classics.

Suite 1111 | Last Week in News

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | November 15

Trice Brown recounts recent news: the University lifting its mask mandate for vaccinated individuals, extending its vaccination deadline for employees and approving the first steps in demolishing and renovating student housing.

Auburn University dedicates desegregation marker to Harold Franklin

By Emma Hall | News Writer | November 12

Thursday afternoon, Auburn University dedicated a marker to the legacy of Harold A. Franklin and it’s commitment to desegregation.

University breaks ground on NPHC Legacy Plaza

By Catherine Haynes | Opinions Editor | November 12

University officials and past and present presidents of the National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Student Government Association gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of the NPHC Legacy Plaza on Nov. 12.

University lifts mask mandate for vaccinated individuals

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | November 12

Masks are still required, regardless of vaccination status, for all individuals in health care settings and on Tiger Transit, as well as any other areas marked by official University signage.

Ahead of final flight, trustees name Spirit an Honorary War Eagle

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | November 12

The University announced in July that the 25-year-old eagle would be retiring. The median life expectancy for bald eagles in captivity is 16.5 years, so veterinarians and SRC staff decided it would be best to retire her from stadium flights, though she will still make appearances during educational shows at the SRC.

Trustees approve first phase of Hill demolition, Village refurbishment

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | November 12

Dan King, associate vice president for facilities, said the area of campus currently occupied by the Hill is “extremely valuable” to the University as a site for academic buildings in the future, as the campus will grow towards the south in coming decades.