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Auburn Campus Dining: the good, the bad and the unresolved

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | November 4

Auburn Campus Dining is looking for ways to help students have an accessible and enjoyable experience. They provided an update on current projects, gave a projection of the future and answered some student concerns. 

Grounded & Groundbreaking: Auburn University announces its 10-year strategic plan

By Ally Northridge | News Reporter | October 29

On Monday, Oct. 7, the Office of the President announced Auburn University’s 10-year strategic plan in a campus-wide email. The 44-page brief titled Auburn University Strategic Plan 2035: Grounded & Groundbreaking, outlines Auburn University’s future actions into five goals for the next decade to advance and establish itself as an ideal higher education institution.

Auburn University professor's lawsuit advances, alleges university violated First Amendment

By William Speigner | Legal Reporter | October 25

Auburn University and two faculty members responded on Oct. 21, to a pending lawsuit brought by Joseph Majdalani. The lawsuit alleges various First Amendment, civil conspiracy and defamation claims. 

Auburn student organizations reflect on SB-129

By Landi Rutledge | News Writer | October 24

Auburn University is still trying to gauge the impact of the "anti-DEI" bill, SB-129, that was signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey. The amended bill passed in Alabama on March 20, 2024, targeting colleges and universities to restrict divisive concepts. The impact on day-to-day functions and how universities plan to deal with the change remains unknown to the public.

Auburn College Republicans and College Democrats debate

By Ally Northridge | News Reporter | October 23

On Oct. 22 at 7 p.m., the Auburn College Republicans and College Democrats faced off in a debate in Ralph Draughon Brown Library. Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, the partisan clubs represented their respective parties, debating the most pressing topics and elaborating on why their ideologies are the best fit to resolve issues.

Political science professors weigh in on presidential election

By Jennifer Santiago | News Writer | October 23

Election predictions for the 2024 presidential election of Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump are neck-and-neck, with no clear winner in sight. Until election night comes to a close on Tuesday, Nov. 5, there is no guaranteed victory for either side.

Auburn University celebrates 77th Hey Day

By Jennifer Santiago | News Writer | October 17

With brisk temperatures and warm smiles, the Student Government Association kicked off Auburn University’s 77th Hey Day on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 16. Hey Day is a long standing tradition aimed to foster connections among students by encouraging them to greet one another with a simple "hey." Stations were set up across campus, offering name tags, activities and opportunities for students to socialize.

SGA expands ranked choice voting to include Miss Auburn and Miss Homecoming

By Jack Fawcett | Sports & News Writer | October 15

Auburn SGA voted to expand the system of ranked choice voting that they have used for major positions since 2020 to include Miss Auburn and Miss Homecoming. The bill passed with a 23-6 majority after a presentation and debate on the SGA senate floor and is meant to make election season on the concourse a less confrontational environment. 

Introducing the Native American and Indigenous Alliance

By Heather Wright | News Writer | October 14

The Native American and Indigenous Alliance hosted a cultural immersion event on Cater Lawn. The event was held as a part of the First 56, a student organization that hosts events the first 56 days of the school year. The event took place on Thursday, Oct. 3, and highlighted several Native American and Indigenous groups, such as the Mississippi Choctaw, and featured speakers there representing Mayan Indians and Indigenous Africans.  

Recapping Auburn UPC's First 56 as events draw to a close

By Auston Kucholtz | News Writer | October 10

Auburn University Program Council successfully wrapped up the 2024 First 56, an eight-week series of events designed to promote student engagement. With over 400 events, highlights included the tenth anniversary of Waffles with Woodard and the Fall Concert featuring The Driver Era. Student turnout exceeded expectations, with thousands participating in activities which allowed students to build connections.

Beat Bama Food Drive marks 31 years of fighting food insecurity

By Rachel Swan | Assistant News Editor | October 9

The thirty-first annual Beat Bama Food Drive has kicked off, raising food and money for the Food Bank of East Alabama in a friendly competition with the University of Alabama's Beat Auburn Beat Hunger drive. This year’s events include a “war eagle” can formation on Samford Lawn and various volunteer opportunities for students and the community.

UPC and the German Club host first ever Bavarian Bash

By Jack Fawcett | Sports & News Writer | October 9

The University Program Council and the German Club hosted the first Bavarian Bash on the lower quad lawn on Sept. 8, an Oktoberfest-inspired event with food, games and polka. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., attendees could decorate Oktoberfest cookies in between games of spikeball and cornhole, enjoy a soda beverage meant to emulate the popular German drink Spezi and eat German cuisine. 

Auburn University SGA Votes to Commend University's 2024 Olympic Athletes

By William Speigner | Legal Reporter | October 9

The Auburn University Student Government Association voted on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, to approve the commendation of the university’s athletes that competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics.  11 current or former Auburn University students competed at the games. These students represented 10 different countries and competed in six distinct sports. 

Pro-Palestinian group holds memorial vigil on one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks

By Connor Copeland | Assistant Managing Editor and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | October 7

On the one-year anniversary of the deadly Hamas attacks, students and community members held a vigil memorial for those killed in Gaza and others during the Israel-Hamas war. Held from 5 to 7 p.m. demonstrators sat at Toomer's Corner, with some holding up pro-Palestine signage, creating artwork and lighting candles for the vigil.

Pro-Palestinian demonstration ends in violent altercation

By Connor Copeland | Assistant Managing Editor and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | October 6

Following a planned protest at Toomer's Corner on Sunday evening, an unnamed counter-protester attacked a pro-Palestinian protester before fleeing. The altercation, which happened after university employees power-washed chalk writings associated with the protest, effectively ending it, involved several people opposed to Stephen McGentry, 27, the most vocal of a small group protesting Israel's involvement in the Israel-Hamas war. 

Auburn University aims to enroll more rural Alabama students through STARS partnership

By Ally Northridge | News Reporter | October 4

Auburn University President Chris Roberts announced at the Sept. 6 Board of Trustees meeting that Auburn University recently joined the Small Town and Rural Students College Network. STARS College Network works to ensure rural students with limited resources achieve success in college.

Taking flight at one of Auburn's most popular pre-show traditions: Football, Fans and Feathers

By Landi Rutledge | News Writer | October 3

Soaring throughout the air at the Edgar B. Carter Amphitheater, falcons, hawks and eagles educate attendees at the Football, Fans and Feathers program. Hosted by the Auburn University Raptor Center, the birds and their other feathered counterparts entertain and teach visitors about the importance of animal rehabilitation.  

Tiger ID is now fully digital, here's how it works

By Heather Wright | News Writer | October 2

In fall 2024, Tiger ID officially became digital only. The Auburn University Tiger ID office is no longer producing physical student ID cards and is now almost solely using the GET Mobile app.