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Faculty say spring plans concerning in seven recommendations to AU

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | November 12

Auburn's American Association of University Professors chapter developed guidance it is requesting the University adopt for spring. Faculty feel Auburn is not factoring in their health and cast doubt on the validity of COVID data.

‘Shocked and disappointed’: Professors respond with alarm, concern to spring 2021 plans

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | November 12

At a special meeting of Auburn University faculty led by the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, professors had numerous criticisms on the University's handling of the pandemic and spring plans.

International Dinner Club gives locals a taste of the world

By Nicole Lee | Campus Writer | November 11

The International Dinner Club emerged in response to few culturally rich dining options around Auburn, growing into a way for members to gather and share meals with worldwide dishes.

Campus Kitchens combats food insecurity despite COVID

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | November 10

Campus Kitchens serves leftover food from Auburn University’s many dining halls and other on-campus locations, such as Panera Bread, to community members who may have poorer access to food.

University will oversee sentinel testing in spring

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | November 9

The University-led form of sentinel testing will be run by the Harrison School of Pharmacy through its Pharmaceutical Care Clinic.

After-school program cultivates knowledge of Korean culture

By Kayla Bhodoo | Campus Writer | November 9

Through Auburn University's Korea Corner, grade school students are able to register to learn Korean language and culture either in the spring or fall semester, and there is no tuition.

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Green-thumbed students grow organic gardens

By Nicole Lee | Campus Writer | November 6

Auburn's Organic Garden Club aims to use completely natural methods of gardening to grow produce that retains maximum healthiness and lacks harmful chemicals typical of non-organically grown foods.

College Republicans, Democrats watch results

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor and Destini Ambus | Campus Reporter | November 5

The Auburn University College Republicans and College Democrats hosted individual watch parties on Tuesday, Nov. 3 to see the results called in throughout election night.

Auburn student makes masks fashionable

By Kayla Bhodoo | Campus Writer | November 4

Will Humphreys designs and sells face masks and has gotten many requests. He often finds that the customer wants to be surprised when it comes to the design.

Auburn University reports 8 new COVID-19 cases

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | November 3

After a slight increase the week prior, this is the lowest number of positive COVID-19 cases the University has recorded since classes began in August.

Auburn student thrifts so others don't have to

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | November 2

Tucker Brant, sophomore in management of information systems, sells T-shirts, jackets, sweatshirts and other articles of clothing he rediscovers at thrift stores through his Instagram page, “Continental Thrift.”

Office of Sustainability scales down for safety

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | October 30

Auburn University's Office of Sustainability has seen changes in its events this semester. An informational event replaced its usual sustainability picnic, and during its Oscillation Transia Film Festival, the director greeted guests over Zoom.

University partners with Regions Bank to teach students financial wellness

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | October 29

For the past few years, through a partnership with Regions Bank, student athletes at Auburn have had the ability to participate in a financial wellness program.

Sen. Doug Jones takes on student inquiries in open forum

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | October 28

Sen. Doug Jones returned to Auburn University by invitation of the College Democrats and Republicans one week before he is up for reelection to answer questions from students.

Political student organizations debate current issues

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | October 28

The Auburn University College Democrats, Auburn University College Republicans and Young Americans for Liberty at Auburn University each selected two members to argue their stances on four questions in addition to several questions from the audience.

Air Force ROTC cadets remember Capt. Dee Imlay

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | October 28

Cadets John Jo and Julia Pedersoli honored Capt. Francis “Dee” Imlay by restoring a mural he helped paint 18 years ago. Imlay was an Auburn alumnus of the Air Force ROTC and named a distinguished graduate. He died in a plane crash in Afghanistan in 2012.

Auburn University reports 17 new COVID-19 cases

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | October 27

Auburn University reported an increase of 17 new COVID-19 cases in the past week, an increase of six cases over data from the week before.

Research and Innovation Center opens to the public

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | October 27

Auburn University's new Research and Innovation Center is a five-story, 105,877-square foot building featuring office and accelerator space, an event center and an Amsterdam Cafe.

‘Just be confident in what you want to do’: Auburn senior expresses herself through styling clothes

By Destini Ambus | Campus Reporter | October 27

Yetunde Ayinmide, senior in apparel merchandising, developed a love of styling from her mom's Avon magazines. Now, she arranges photo shoots of her friends to further her resume and experience.

Students sign S/U grading petition

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | October 26

Due to the complications caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many students have said they want the option to choose a pass, fail grading system for some of their classes. Provost Bill Hardgrave said the administration is not considering this as an option for the fall.