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‘Cup at Cater’ promotes awareness of human trafficking

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | January 17

Auburn Students Against Human Trafficking aimed to advocate for survivors of exploitation with cups of coffee last Monday, and leaders will be offering a talk on Jan. 21 to dispel misconceptions about the practice.

Auburn University extends remote operations through Jan. 31

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | January 15

Face-to-face classes may now be held remotely through Jan. 31 because of an extension to the University's remote operations.

University leaders defend increasing in-person classes

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | January 15

Faculty had questions for University President Jay Gogue and Provost Bill Hardgrave about the beginning of the spring semester amid a motion of voting no confidence in the provost.

Meeting on 'vote of no confidence' in provost descends into confusion

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | January 13

Faculty were against a no-confidence vote in Provost Bill Hardgrave, but their meeting was marred by confusion as the Faculty Senate Executive Committee attempted to explain the voting procedure.

SGA Senate addresses provost vote, campus dining issues

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | January 12

SGA representatives will be present for the potential vote of no confidence in Provost Bill Hardgrave, and SGA is looking to improve the dining experience as students return for spring classes.

Auburn students and employees to receive COVID-19 vaccine

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | January 11

The University will distribute vaccines to healthcare workers and first responders first, followed by high-risk campus employees over 65, then other employees and students.

Auburn receives its first doses of the COVID vaccine

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 7

On Wednesday, Auburn University announced in a release that it had received its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The University received 3,500 doses and began initiating a phased approach in administering the vaccine.

Greek Sing raises over $58,000 for Habitat for Humanity

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | December 27

Auburn's sororities raised a record-breaking number of donations in their Greek Sing event this year which were used in building a home for Briaunna Jones and her children.

An inside look at Auburn's Advanced Structural Engineering Lab

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | December 16

Auburn University's new Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory provides engineers across Alabama a space to test infrastructure and building strength in a controlled environment before building in real-world conditions. 

AU announces return of outdoor mask requirement

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | December 10

Effective Monday, Dec. 14, anyone on Auburn campus property will be required to wear face coverings outdoors in addition to the existing indoor requirement.

University prepares for arrival of COVID vaccines

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | December 10

Auburn University is beginning to make decisions about how to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to the campus community as they become available, and it has several ultra-cold freezers for storage.

Auburn fall 2020 commencement to be held this weekend

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | December 8

Around 2,000 graduates will participate in Auburn University's fall 2020 commencement on Saturday, Dec. 12, the first set of ceremonies since December 2019.

Biden names Auburn Board of Trustee member as secretary of defense

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | December 7

Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin, a member of the Auburn University of Board of Trustees since 2017, will reportedly serve as President-elect Biden's secretary of defense. 

AU may employ people to remind others of COVID guidelines

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | December 6

In a town hall meeting with faculty, Provost Bill Hardgrave said that the University could enlist student workers and faculty to supervise campus to remind people to adhere to Auburn's COVID-19 guidelines.

Central Dining Hall to bring more dining options in April

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | December 3

The Central Dining Hall is a $26 million addition and is approximately 48,000 square feet in a relatively central location on campus.

Students engineer water systems in developing nations

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | November 30

Members of Auburn Engineers Without Borders developed a simple, gravity-powered irrigation system in Bolivia which will likely triple the crop yield of the community, among projects in other nations.

Class documents history in Shorter, Alabama

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | November 24

For the past two years, students have partnered with the town of Shorter, Alabama, on different projects with economic and cultural impact.

Auburn dedicates Harold D. Melton Student Center

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | November 20

Auburn University's core student union building is now known as the Harold D. Melton Student Center after an official dedication ceremony was held on Friday, Nov. 20.