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Halls L and M designated as quarantine, isolation housing in fall

By Destini Ambus | Campus Reporter | June 15

No staff will be living with the residents in the quarantine and isolation housing, but there will be a list of numbers to call if they need assistance.

The COVID-19 outbreak has seen many University operations altered in response.

Auburn University gives guidelines on campus events after June 29

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | June 11

Most events will only be allowed fewer than 50 people, though a few larger events may take place "provided the events ensure appropriate physical distancing," the University said.

AU history faculty publishes list of campus buildings named for white supremacists

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief , Tim Nail | Campus Editor and Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | June 11

At least 10 buildings on Auburn's campus are named for Confederates, segregationists, white supremacists or their relatives. A recent map compiled by professors in the history department shows which buildings have problematic names.

University says it will 'avoid' firing employees because of COVID costs

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | June 10

Despite an estimated $27 million in costs related to the ongoing pandemic, Auburn's executive vice president said the University will avoid layoffs in the upcoming year.

Petition calls for University to rename Wallace Hall

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | June 7

Students in the College of Architecture, Design and Construction say Wallace’s name is not befitting of their program’s building because of his legacy.

Auburn University President Jay Gogue speaks during a reception celebrating his legacy on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in Auburn, Ala.

Gogue seeks task force on 'meaningful change' for Auburn black community

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | June 5

Gogue said he has listened to black student leaders across campus who have shared their thoughts on Auburn's future in the wake of protests.

'Home Works' program allows education students to teach K-6 remotely

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | June 4

Education students have worked on the program in place of a state and national requirement to have a certain number of hours spent face-to-face with children.

On-campus classes to resume this summer

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | May 29

In an email from Auburn President Jay Gogue, the University announced that the second mini-term this summer would include options for face-to-face instruction. This is the first time this traditional type of learning has been offered by the University since spring break.

Virtual orientation means new outreach tactics for Emerge

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | May 28

Last year, Emerge gained 488 new members in the fall. Many of the new students each year come from the incoming freshman class.

Auburn University receives $1.3 million in state-sponsored research grants

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | May 18

Auburn University was awarded over $1.3 million in grants from Montgomery today.

Auburn voices from the pandemic: 'When I start my class everybody else is about to head off to bed.'

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | May 17

"I had some test anxiety, although not the way that a student would, but it was test anxiety all right," said Sushil Bhavnani, associate department chair of mechanical engineering.

Auburn University to 'reopen' in fall, says President Jay Gogue

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | May 13

Gogue said that campus operations will resume in the fall, in a May 6 admissions greeting video to incoming freshmen.

2020 Camp War Eagle counselors look toward online orientation

By Destini Ambus | Campus Reporter | May 12

The basic components of orientation will still be present — a group led by a counselor, meetings with adviers, and registering for classes.

Auburn tutoring programs worked remotely to help students online

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | May 1

Services like the Miller Writing Center and the Tiger Tutor program for student athletes were still available by appointment during remote instruction to provide guidance for assignments.

Students respond to satisfactory, unsatisfactory grading

By Isabel Perry | Campus Writer | May 1

Auburn University’s option to allow for satisfactory or unsatisfactory grading is leaving students with mixed feelings.

University announces ways it will recognize spring graduates

By Trice Brown | Campus Editor | April 30

Spring graduates can contribute personal photos to a mosaic of Auburn's logo and take photos in front of Samford and Langdon Hall through virtual backgrounds. Graduates will also receive commemorative gift boxes in the mail starting next week.

University Housing resuming move-outs on May 1

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | April 29

Students with belongings in residence halls may enter buildings again on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day through June 28.

Auburn University extends operational modifications through June 30

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 27

Operational modifications put in place by Auburn University to slow the spread of COVID-19 have been extended through June 30, 2020, the University announced in email on Monday. The modifications include things like the cancelation of all University events and working from home for University employees that are able, the University said.

Spanish professor adjusts to quarantine in Barcelona

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | April 27

Professor Carmen Rossell and her husband, Jordi Olivar, traveled to their home city of Barcelona, Spain, for a funeral, not expecting that they would be stuck there potentially until the fall semester.

Auburn to offer tuition payment plan for next academic year

By Trice Brown | Campus Editor | April 23

The plan is administered by Tuition Management Systems and will provide an alternative for students who are paying larger term payments and help limit student borrowing.