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‘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.

IMPACT volunteer opportunities begin Tuesday

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | September 2

Peyton Parra, president of IMPACT, said there won’t be any changes to the sites this semester, but there was a lot of work she and the rest of the executive team put in to making adjustments over the summer.

Alumni app gives students cash for studying time

By Fred Taylor | Staff Writer | August 28

Auburn alumni have a soft launch of app that will pay students for their study time.

Student Senate votes to fund Glomerata hardware costs

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | August 27

The Glomerata, Auburn's yearbook, was in danger of not having necessary hardware at the beginning stages of its production process, but the Student Senate stepped in to pay for the costs through its reserve fund.

Mock trial teams look to keep improving

By Mallory Nichols | Campus Writer | August 27

After both of Auburn's mock trial teams advanced past regionals for the first time ever, the teams are gearing up for an even better year.

UPC rocks opening of new Gogue Performing Arts Center

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | August 26

Nearly 3,500 people filled the venue’s outdoor stage, in awe of groups LANY and COIN.

The Honors College is located in Cater Hall.

Honors College offers new curriculum, graduation distinctions

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | August 26

“I think the appeal of this is in terms of thinking about not only the students who are already here, but the students that we hope to recruit in the future. I think that showing them we take research seriously here, and we have this curriculum in place, will help elevate [the Honors College].”

UPC bringing Cody Ko, Noel Miller to campus

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | August 23

YouTube stars and stand-up comedians Cody Ko and Noel Miller will be coming to campus for UPC's Fall Comedian staple event.

Attempted robbery reported near campus

By Staff Report | August 22

An attempted robbery occurred near campus Thursday morning, according to police. The incident occurred near the 600 block of West Magnolia Avenue around 4:30 a.m. Thursday. The victim said a man poked him in the back with an unknown object and demanded his belongings, according to police. There was ...

Miss Homecoming Top 5 announced

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | August 21

The 2019 Miss Homecoming Top 5 are Alison Beverly, Caroline Matthews, Sophie Brint, Mary Stewart and Maggie Hightower.