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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.

Trustees approve initiation of architect selection for facilities

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | November 20

In their meeting on Nov. 20, the Auburn University Board of Trustees approved the selection of several different architectural firms for projects being built across campus.

Trustees remove name of Bibb Graves from campus, implement name removal policy

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | November 20

Auburn's Board of Trustees approved the removal of the governor's name from Graves Amphitheater and Graves Drive. Trustees also approved a new policy authorizing them to remove dedications on University-owned property.

Student Center naming ceremony to be held tomorrow

By Trice Brown | Enterprise Editor | November 19

The formal naming ceremony of the Harold D. Melton Student Center will broadcast online on Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. The event will include remarks from University officials and Melton himself.

Bill Hardgrave, Auburn University Provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, has led much of the University's coronavirus response.

Provost responds to spring apprehension from faculty

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | November 19

Following a tense meeting of the University's Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Provost Bill Hardgrave took questions from faculty members and said his office will work to resolve Auburn AAUP recommendations for spring 2021.

University reports 23 cases of COVID-19

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief and Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | November 17

Auburn University reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 for the past week.

SGA senate overrules Huntley's veto on bill to shorten elections

By Destini Ambus | Campus Reporter | November 17

The bill SGA President Ada Ruth Huntley opposed will change the SGA election period length and passed quietly on the senate floor at last week's meeting on Nov. 9.

Veterans march to UA this year in Operation Iron Ruck

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | November 15

Operation Iron Ruck aims to raise awareness for veteran suicide, with student veterans from Auburn and UA marching to Tuscaloosa this year on Nov. 25 ahead of the Iron Bowl.

Students react to spring 2021 calendar modifications

By Kayla Bhodoo | Campus Writer | November 13

Changes to the University's spring 2021 academic calendar have left some students feeling frustrated, while others are hopeful for the effects that the changes will bring.

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.