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Auburn students abroad return home amid coronavirus concerns

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | March 5

A student who was studying abroad in Italy details what it was like to be forced to come back home amid a coronavirus outbreak. The University said students who were in Italy are required to be on a "self-imposed quarantine" and not go to campus.

Porter Braswell's Jopwell opens doors for minorities in tech

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | March 4

Braswell had the idea to start a tech company that would build community and give referrals to people who belonged to a racial minority.

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Auburn University suspends international travel, recalls students studying abroad

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | March 2

After the recent surge and spread of the coronavirus around the world, Auburn University announced Monday that it's recalling all of its students who are currently traveling abroad and suspending all official international travel for students, faculty and staff.

Why AU Dance Marathon numbers went down this year

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | March 2

Mitchell Irsik said she’s “not sure what will change about the event next year” in order to ensure they raise more money.

Moose hangs out with Auburn students on Thursday, September 7, 2017 in the Auburn Student Center.

Therapy dog has nose for sickness

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | February 27

Dr. Moose was a part of the first project to show that dogs could be an alert for pathogens and be able to distinguish which kind they are.

University issues all clear for gas leak on South College

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | February 27

Auburn has issued an all-clear for the gas leak at about 2:15 p.m, according to an AU Alert message.

Gas leak present near University Chapel

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor and Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 27

Auburn University announced that there is a gas leak at the intersection of South College Street and East Thach Avenue near the University Chapel.

University takes early precautions against potential coronavirus

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | February 27

Auburn University President Jay Gogue has formed a task force to monitor the potential impacts of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, to campus, according to Campus Safety and Security.

jAUnt users experience issues with service

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | February 27

The accessibility service jAUnt gives rides to students on campus with physical disabilities. But some students have experienced issues in the past year, and jAUnt said it's working to resolve them. For some, however, those resolutions are coming too late.

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Students volunteer at camp for children of sick parents

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | February 25

This year, Auburn University has been fortunate enough to bring a chapter of Camp Kesem to Auburn through the hard work of students with a heart for this cause.

Spectrum, Auburn Justice Coalition host Roll Toomer's Rainbow

By Destini Ambus | Campus Writer | February 24

After Auburn Basketball's win against Tennessee on Saturday, Spectrum and the Auburn Justice Coalition hosted Roll Toomer's Rainbow on Toomer's Corner in celebration.

Black Student Union hosts Unity Week programs

By Destini Ambus | Campus Writer | February 20

In the midst of celebrating black culture, BSU seeks to create a broader connection with other minority groups and the whole campus.

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'A business decision': Why the University doesn't accept Medicaid

By Collins Keith | Campus Reporter | February 20

Auburn University's Med Clinic doesn't accept Medicaid. For students with that type of insurance, the cost of getting care can be daunting and potentially bring financial setbacks. But for the med clinic, accepting Medicaid can also bring financial setbacks.