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University sends statement of support to LGBTQ community, announces new initiatives to diminish anti-LGBTQ climate

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | December 12

For weeks, students, faculty and staff wrote letters addressing Auburn University's anti-LGBTQ climate. The University has recently confronted those concerns. Here's what AU said and what it plans to do.

Students campaign for Miss Homecoming candidates on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 in Auburn, Ala.

Senate considers reducing number of concourse campaigners

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | December 5

A bill was discussed at the final SGA senate meeting of the fall semester on Dec. 2 that would set guidelines on how many staff can occupy concourse campaign locations during elections.

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

Faculty expresses uncertainty on change of Gogue's "interim" title

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | December 4

An Auburn University Senate open forum was hosted on Dec. 3 to address Gogue’s status following a proposal raised at a Nov. 22 Board of Trustees meeting to drop the word “interim” from his title.

Professors speak on the pros and cons of tenure

By Collins Keith | Campus Writer | December 3

Being granted tenure is a positive for many professors. For others, however, it is a frustrating process that has its pros and cons.

Debit, credit e-bill payments to be charged new fee

By Trice Brown | Campus Editor | December 2

The University said it still offers other methods of paying tuition that will not carry a convenience fee, such as cash, check and e-check.

University plans to partner with Auburn High for dual enrollment program

By Trice Brown | Campus Editor | December 2

The agreement was tabled until its Dec. 10 meeting, allowing the board to examine it and the community to give feedback.

Fifty years pass since The Rolling Stones' performance at Auburn

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | November 27

“I remember being backstage with them,” Campbell said. “They were all about 5-feet and had little marijuana earrings.”

Auburn's Veterans Resource Center attempts to enrich academic experience

By Collins Keith | Campus Writer | November 26

“To grow our population, to grow our recruiting of student-veterans here at Auburn, to make us more military-friendly, we need to do a little more,” said Kyle Venable, program coordinator for the Veterans Resource Center.

University identifies individual who placed noose in a campus residence hall

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | November 22

The University has identified the individual who placed an extension cord tied as a noose in a campus residence hall, according to Campus Safety and Security.

Fire alarm upgrades coming to Quad residence halls

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | November 22

The Board of Trustees announced a refurbishment project that aims to upgrade fire alarm systems in each of the eight Quad residence halls.

Trustees approves housing rate increase

By Trice Brown | Campus Editor | November 22

Auburn University’s Board of Trustees approved a resolution that will increase semester rental rates in residence halls on Auburn’s main campus.

Jordan-Hare field lights receiving LED upgrade before 2020 football season

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | November 22

Jordan-Hare Stadium will be undergoing renovations to its field lighting system within the next year, replacing the metal halide field lighting fixtures with LED fixtures.

Board of Trustees approve tuition increase for next academic year

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | November 22

Students at Auburn University will soon pay more tuition.

Trustees approve undergraduate enrollment cap

By Trice Brown | Campus Editor | November 22

Beginning next academic year, undergraduate enrollment at Auburn University will be capped at 25,000 students.

SGA, ISO join forces to host annual Fall Feast

By Trice Brown | Campus Editor | November 21

“ISO and SGA have worked with Tiger Catering again this year to ensure that the menu is inclusive to all cultures and diets,” Satterfield said.

Elections Council selects top five Miss Auburn candidates at callouts

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | November 20

As each name was called by members of the council from atop the back steps, cheers erupted from students in the Upper Quad.

‘Bridge the gap’: Peace Dinner aims to join students together

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | November 19

Fifteen foods represented Auburn students all across the globe, ranging from African ham couscous to Vietnamese vegetable fried rice.

New bald eagle announced at Southeastern Raptor Center

By Trice Brown | Campus Editor | November 18

On Veteran’s Day, the Southeastern Raptor Center officially introduced the center’s newest bird, a bald eagle named Independence, or Indy for short.

New chair in Jordan-Hare honors prisoners of war, missing soldiers

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | November 15

The chair will remain empty during home games and will be guarded on each side by members of the University’s ROTC program, Venable said.

David Dobrik gives cash prizes to support philanthropic cause

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | November 13

Two of the students who won cash had brought the most cans for the Beat Bama Food Drive, while the other was raising money for Auburn University Dance Marathon’s Children’s Hospital Fundraiser.