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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.  

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.

'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.

Scientist reconciles religion with climate change

By Trice Brown | Campus Editor | February 18

“If you believe what the Bible says, you would believe that we do have the ability to affect the planet,” said Katharine Hayhoe, an evangelical Christian and world-renowned climate scientist.

‘On to vic’try’: Marching band students show spirit through song

By Kara Mautz | Culture Writer | February 17

Each year, the Auburn University Marching Band focuses on a specific theme for their halftime performance. This past season, the theme centered around “Strike Up the Band,” lyrics from the Auburn fight song, “War Eagle.”

AUDM raises over $350,000 for charity

By Charlie Ramo | Community Reporter | February 16

The event had 1,011 registered participants and 46 registered teams for the 14-hour event. By the end of the night, $354,682.20 was raised for Piedmont Columbus Regional's neonatal intensive care unit.

Foreign language students tutor at Esperanza House

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | February 14

Esperanza House is a nonprofit organization that provides tutoring for 150 children in the Auburn community. The children are assigned a classroom by their grade, where volunteers help them with their homework.

AU investigating pharmacy school for possible cheating

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | February 13

A cheating investigation is underway in the Harrison School of Pharmacy, the University confirmed Thursday.

Senators finish final session of term

By Collins Keith | Campus Writer | February 13

Many senators gave thanks for the time and effort their fellow senators had put in this past term and encouraged the incoming senators to go above and beyond in their job to serve Auburn.

Trustees approve change of Gogue’s presidential title

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | February 7

The Board of Trustees approved a proposal to remove the interim designation of Jay Gogue’s title at its Feb. 7 meeting on the Auburn University at Montgomery campus. 

160 Ross to be used as AU affiliated housing after trustee approval

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | February 7

The Board of Trustees approved a deal to place students in 160 Ross for the 2020-21 school year.

Students reflect on GameDay confusion

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | February 7

Following the conclusion of College GameDay on Feb. 1, confusion and chaos soon erupted as students believed their wristbands guaranteed them a seat in the lower bowl of Auburn Arena for that day's game against Kentucky.

SGA presidential candidates speak about election results

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | February 5

Presidential hopefuls shared their thoughts following the announcement of Ada Ruth Huntley as the next SGA president.

Hays Kassen wins election for SGA vice president

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

Hays Kassen, junior in accounting, said he wants to get to work in the Student Senate quickly.