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Residents describe life under COVID rules

By Destini Ambus | Campus Reporter | October 12

Despite living under COVID-19’s thumb on campus this fall semester, some current residents said they feel safe under current housing guidelines.

Auburn's Bee Lab begins annual honey sale

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | October 12

Auburn University’s Bee Lab promotes bees through research, teaching and outreach. “We’ve got about 1,500 pounds of honey this year,” said assistant professor Geoffrey Williams. “I would say this year is more than usual.”

AU Dance Marathon taking ‘baby steps’ in campaign this year

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | October 10

AU Dance Marathon is ramping up recruitment numbers, hitting record numbers this year. AUDM will be supporting Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, Georgia, next semester.

Pre-med group offers healthcare experience

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | October 9

Alpha Epsilon Delta, an organization for Auburn’s pre-health majors, is looking for ways to keep students involved with necessary research, shadowing and volunteering opportunities amid COVID-19 disruptions.

Local chapter of advocacy group fights human trafficking

By Nicole Lee | Campus Writer | October 9

The Auburn International Justice Mission plays a supportive role toward victims of human trafficking, slavery and domestic violence through advocacy, prayer and fundraising.

University says 'most classes' will be offered in-person this spring

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | October 8

Provost Bill Hardgrave said in an email to students that "most classes will be offered in-person," next semester.

Department of Theatre launches home-viewing program

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | October 8

The virtual service allows patrons to view the department’s productions from their own home, beginning with "Blithe Spirit" from Oct. 12 to Oct. 18.

Senior Pals fosters friendships between students, older people

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | October 7

Senior Pals is a new student organization focused on partnering students with older residents of the Auburn community.

'Leave your mark': Harold Melton, first Black SGA president, reflects on Auburn years, legal career and building dedication

By Destini Ambus | Campus Reporter | October 7

Through Harold Melton, Auburn has made history twice — first in 1987 when students embraced him as SGA's first Black president and second this year when Auburn embraced him with its first building dedication to a person of color.

Annual depression screening day goes virtual

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | October 6

Student Counseling and Psychological Services is hosting its yearly depression screening via Zoom on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Side effects may include: isolation, stress and frustration, among others

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | October 6

COVID-19 at face value is a highly contagious disease, but just as its physical symptoms affect everyone differently, so too do the side effects of our response.

Rec provides distanced outdoor activities

By McKenzie Dooley | Campus Writer | October 5

During a time where distancing is recommended, Auburn Outdoors provides bike repairs, item rentals and a limited number of programs to keep students active outdoors.

Students seek out usual study spaces in an unusual time

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | October 3

Students with on-campus classes are still utilizing the library, but they are also studying in other University buildings. Others study at off-campus apartment complexes that provide study spaces.

Recruiters welcome prospective students during pandemic

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | October 2

New procedures for campus tours include social distancing between the recruiter and the family, face masks worn at all times and a one-family limit.

Protests in paint: Student uses art to fight for social justice

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | October 1

Rather than using social media to express herself, Rose Williams has used more traditional artistic media to criticize fellow Auburn students’ response toward COVID-19 and show support for racial justice demonstrations.

Students campaign for Miss Homecoming candidates on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 in Auburn, Ala.

Miss Homecoming, Miss Auburn campaign policies seeing adjustments

By Destini Ambus | Campus Reporter | September 30

No handouts, fewer T-shirts and more social media presence are among the changes to this year's Miss Homecoming and Miss Auburn elections because of COVID-19.

A look back: Auburn and the 1918 pandemic

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | September 29

The influenza pandemic of 1918 infected around 500 million people across the globe. Studies from the then-Alabama Polytechnic Institute, now Auburn University, bear some similarities to today's COVID-19 pandemic.

Greeks face two drugging allegations

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | September 28

During the week of Sept. 11, two women said they were drugged while attending fraternity parties. These are the fourth and fifth allegations of druggings against fraternities announced by campus safety since August 2018.

Students help answer calls for Med Clinic

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | September 27

In order to answer all its calls, the Auburn University Med Clinic has had to expand the staff working the phone lines with assistance from students.

SGA seeks to reform Senate ticketing system

By Destini Ambus | Campus Reporter | September 25

In previous SGA elections, parties could have tickets that encompassed all of a college’s senators as well their student council president and vice president.