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Campus dining to usher in new dining hall, meal plans

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | March 24

Students can expect several new updates to dining throughout 2021, such as a late-night food truck this semester, revised meal plans next academic year and most notably The Edge at Central Dining hall in the fall.

AU reports downward trends across COVID data, 8 new cases

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | March 23

Auburn University reported 8 new COVID-19 cases but saw no sentinel tests return a positive result for the fourth consecutive week and no students in quarantine or isolation housing.

Professors seek to sequence Toomer's Oaks genome

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | March 23

Leslie Goertzen and Alex Harkess of Auburn University's Department of Biological Sciences are leading a project to sequence the genome of clones of the live oaks that once stood at Toomer's Corner.

New student organization paves the way for Women in Technology

By Abigail Woods | Culture Editor | March 22

Women in Technology is a student organization that started last February with a goal to create opportunities for women pursuing careers in the technology field.

Work continues for some students during pandemic

By Nicole Lee | Campus Writer | March 21

The term "essential workers" encompasses all those who work to provide goods and services to others, including college students in Auburn jobs that have gone on despite the pandemic.

AU ups event attendance to 150 as cases decline

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | March 19

Auburn University will raise its in-person campus event attendance cap from 100 people to 150 beginning Monday, March 22.

‘Museum in Motion’ initiative promotes art on the road

By Nicole Lee | Campus Writer | March 18

‘Museum in Motion’ will be a moving art exhibit with interactive displays where people will be encouraged to play active roles in the exhibits to better understand different perspectives.

'Still an institution of choice'

By Jillian Minor | Campus Writer | March 18

Auburn's enrollment dip is only expected to lose the University $2.5 million in tuition revenue. Kelli Shomaker, chief financial officer, said this “reaffirms that the University is still an institution of choice in Alabama and beyond.”

College advisors launch academics podcast

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | March 17

“Advising 2 Bits” is a resource for students to learn more about topics in depth before meeting with an advisor. The advisors have already made episodes on topics such as competitive majors.

COSAM administration apologizes for 'tone deaf' diversity challenge featuring KKK

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 16

In a recent email, employees in the College of Science and Mathematics were asked to, among other things, consider what aspects of the Ku Klux Klan they agree with.

University receives $7.8 million through Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | March 16

Auburn University has been awarded $7.8 million in emergency student funding from the U.S. Department of Education through HEERF II.

Student org offers COVID-safe socializing

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | March 16

Get Plugged In is a new student organization founded during the fall 2020 semester centered around combatting isolation the pandemic has caused many people to experience.

Gogue Performing Arts Center makes noise with VibraChimes

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | March 15

Eight orange chimes with attached mallets will be installed along the sidewalk of the Gogue Performing Arts Center after donors raised $12,965 on Tiger Giving Day.

Professors give tips on creating effective personal websites

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | March 14

With the slew of job applications, networking and resume-building students are expected to do, one helpful tool is a personal website, which professors say can be powerful tools for young professionals.

Auburn Aquaponics takes next step in sustainable food production

By Nicole Lee | Campus Writer | March 13

Auburn Aquaponics raised over $10,000 during Tiger Giving Day toward a new tank system able to sustain a more extensive selection of fish including tilapia, bass and saltwater species like shrimp.

Plant Based Plainsman cultivates Auburn's vegans, vegetarians

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | March 13

Jean Gannett, senior in art studies, started the Plant-Based Plainsman in her sophomore year to represent students with vegan, vegetarian and similar diets on campus.

Choir uses new vocal performance masks

By Jillian Minor | Campus Writer | March 12

Choral students attended face-to-face class for the first time this year after the music department purchased each student a vocal performance mask, allowing them to fully move their mouths to sing.

AU Hockey Club sells new jerseys ahead of fall season

By Eamon Smith | Sports Writer | March 12

The Auburn University Hockey Club is holding its annual jersey drive until March 16 to raise money for next season. This year's drive features newly designed hockey jerseys.

Masks to remain on as AU reports 13 COVID-19 cases

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | March 10

Auburn University reported 13 new COVID-19 cases between March 1-7 and said it will maintain mask and distancing guidelines on campus regardless of vaccination status.

Pharmacy school creates care packages for assisted living facilities

By Jillian Minor | Campus Writer | March 10

The Harrison School of Pharmacy raised $11,665 to give care packages to elderly residents in assisted living facilities in Lee County which include essential supplies the facilities are short on.