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Auburn University hosts Korean culture classes over the summer

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | May 31

The Korea Center at Auburn University will be hosting Korean culture classes over the summer, courtesy of the King Sejong Institute Foundation, covering topics such as traditional Korean dress, foods, and martial arts. 

The Collegiate Hotel hosts complimentary social hour for parents of Camp War Eagle students

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | May 30

The Collegiate Hotel, in partnership with The Standard, offers complimentary snacks and drinks for parents of Camp War Eagle students for the month of June following every Camp War Eagle session. 

AU modifies mask policy

By Emery Lay | Lifestyle Writer | May 26

Effective June 1, 2021, Auburn University has announced that it will no longer require vaccinated individuals to wear a mask indoors, amongst other new changes. 

National Institutes of Health awards University $1.5 million grant

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | May 18

The grant, called G-RISE, will begin with four scholars in the fall 2021 semester. It is designed to create a diverse pool of scientists earning a doctorate and will transition into the biomedical research workforce.

Course helps Auburn students become sommeliers

By Tim Nail | Community Editor | May 5

The Beverage Appreciation course within the College of Human Sciences allows Auburn students a taste of the beverage industry, all while earning an introductory wine sommelier certification.

'You can come to Safe Harbor at any time'

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | May 2

Auburn University implements programs such as Safe Harbor and Green Dot to address the reactive and proactive needs surrounding sexual assault, abuse and more. 

'No criminal act occurred' in relation to suspicious incidents involving white van, APD says

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 30

The Auburn Police Division investigated reports of a suspicious van downtown offering rides to women and found that no criminal activity occurred.

Aubie wins 2021 UCA Mascot National Championship

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | April 28

Aubie took home his 10th UCA National Championship on Wednesday in Orlando, Florida, at the Walt Disney World Resort. The championship is Aubie's first since 2016.

AU reports 7 new COVID-19 cases as vaccines increase

By Emery Lay | Lifestyle Writer | April 28

Auburn University's COVID-19 cases are decreasing again two weeks after vaccine eligibility opened for all students.

Engineering students create hands-on science exhibits

By Jillian Minor | Campus Writer | April 23

Students enrolled in the Introduction to Biosystems Engineering class at the University are creating music exploration exhibits to be displayed by AO Discover!, a local nonprofit based in Auburn.

Auburn dedicates former Eagle Hall to Josetta Matthews

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | April 21

Auburn University dedicated a residence hall in the Village to Josetta Brittain Matthews, who was the first Black student to graduate, and the first Black faculty member. Formerly Eagle Hall, home to the Honor's College students, is now Matthews Residence Hall. 

Camp War Eagle 2021 to offer in-person, online sessions

By Jillian Minor | Campus Writer | April 21

Auburn will host 14 in-person Camp War Eagle sessions capped at 325 people based on a first-come, first-served model and four virtual sessions limited to about 150 people. 

AU will have 'full in-person, on-campus' fall semester

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | April 21

Auburn University is planning what will largely be a return to normal operations for the fall 2021 semester, according to a campus-wide email sent on Wednesday morning.

‘Take Back the Night’ raises awareness of sexual assaults

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | April 20

Students gathered in support of survivors of sexual assault on Thursday at ‘Take Back the Night,’ an awareness event put on by the Office of Inclusion and Diversity and Rape Counselors of East Alabama. 

New Tiger Transit buses en route to The Plains

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | April 18

Auburn University's Tiger Transit system is set to receive a facelift in the form of an entirely new fleet of buses slated to arrive on The Plains beginning at the end of May.

Auburn dedicates former Tiger Hall to Bessie Mae Holloway

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | April 16

Auburn University is dedicating a Village residence hall to Bessie Mae Holloway. Holloway is a Black trailblazer as the first African-American to serve on the Board of Trustees and the second woman to serve on the board. Formerly Tiger Residence Hall will be renamed as Holloway Residence Hall in her honor. 

Board of Trustees increases housing rate, student fees

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief and Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | April 16

The increase in the student services fee will fund two new mental health staff members and help fund the new fleet of transit buses.

Hillel, UPC observe Yom Ha'atzmaut in celebration

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | April 16

Hillel and the University Program Council celebrated Yom Ha’atzmaut, a day of commemoration for the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948, on Thursday.