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College of Veterinary Medicine increases professional fees for in-state students

By Trice Brown | Assistant Campus Editor | September 23

“As much as we really are reluctant to increase tuition, because we are trying to help students manage their debt load … we also know that the cost of education is high,” said Calvin Johnson, dean of the college of veterinary medicine.

Auburn community participates in global climate strike

By Trice Brown | Assistant Campus Editor | September 20

In Auburn, demonstrators marched down Haley Concourse shouting call-and-response chants.

Miss Homecoming winner reflects on time at University

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | September 20

Stewart was crowned Miss Homecoming during last week’s game against Kent State. However, she has been involved on campus since arriving on the Plains four years ago.

Not 'War Eagle' yet: Aurea's journey to Jordan-Hare stardom just beginning

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | September 19

Aurea is the No. 1 option for Auburn to fly pregame this season, but her journey to becoming War Eagle VIII is far from over.

Miss Homecoming 2019 sets record for voter turnout

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | September 17

For the first time in the history of Miss Homecoming, the voter turnout exceeded 10,000. This year also set the record for percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot.

Short-term rental cars come to campus

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | September 17

Auburn Parking Services has partnered with Zipcar to provide two short-term rental cars that can be used for hours at a time.

New engineering building holds dedication ceremony

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | September 16

“The building will be for collaboration and active learning for future generations of Auburn students.”

SGA initiative allows students to ask faculty, staff to free lunches to build relationships

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | September 16

Flunch is an SGA initiative that allows students to ask professors, administrators or other faculty and staff to a free lunch, paid for by the University, to foster more personal relationships.

Lee, Macon County residents come together for diversity event

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | September 15

Almost 200 people entered a grand room in Auburn’s First Presbyterian Church on Thursday night to engage in a unifying event.

‘I just love it’: Sister missionaries teach their faith on the Plains

By Scott Berson | Community Writer | September 15

The missionaries are in the middle of their 18-month commitment as representatives of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon church. For now, Auburn is their adopted home.

SGA makes amends to new Tiger Transit routes

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | September 15

For some students who rely on the University’s Tiger Transit system, adjustments to a few bus routes led to a troubling first few weeks. In response, SGA redeveloped two transit lines.

Mary Stewart reacts to winning 2019 Miss Homecoming

By Jordan Burkes | Campus Writer | September 14

“My thoughts were, ‘whatever happens, it’s been such a blessing to be a part of it, it will be fine.' And then it just happened so fast. There was no time to prepare myself at all.”

New graduate business building named Horton-Hardgrave Hall

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | September 13

At the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new graduate business building, it was announced the building is named after former College of Business deans George Horton and Bill Hardgrave.

Trustees approve project initiation for new on-campus housing

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | September 13

With approval from the Board of Trustees, the University will begin the process of developing new on-campus housing. The University also plans to renovate the Hill and Cambridge dorms, which haven't seen major renovations in decades.

Voting for Miss Homecoming open today

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | September 13

Voting for Miss Homecoming is open today. Here is a rundown of the candidates and their platforms.

Critical Conversations Speaker Series to return with Harvard sociologist

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | September 12

The Critical Conversations Speaker Series is returning for a third year on Nov. 7 with Harvard assistant professor and author Anthony Jack who will speak about low-income college students.

Swimming to Tokyo: Auburn's Olympic hopefuls qualify for Trials

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | September 12

David Crossland and Claire Fisch, Auburn University swimmers and Olympic Trials qualifiers, offered a glimpse into the daily routine of Auburn’s Olympic hopefuls.

jAUnt service comes under new leadership

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | September 8

The courtesy service, called jAUnt, was started in 2011 by the Office of Accessibility. Transportation Services took over operations in June.

Canceled flights force students to drive to Dallas

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | September 6

As many Auburn fans passed through security and arrived at their gates, they received news that would potentially shatter their dreams of watching the Tigers in their opening game against Oregon — their flights were canceled.

Jordan-Hare Stadium installs metal detectors for football season

By Mallory Nichols | Campus Writer | September 5

This year, everyone entering will have to go through a metal detector.