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Fraternity launches campaign to change narrative surrounding fraternity culture

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 29

"This is spearheaded by fraternity men just examining the environment around us and saying, ‘We need this for fraternities,” Albert said. “We need to show that fraternities are doing good.’”

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Former Gov. Bob Riley shares experiences, advice at Leadership Speaker Series

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 29

“Everything you do for the rest of your life, and I mean this sincerely, is going to be dependent on whether or not you can face the fear of someone saying it can’t be done,” the former governor said.

Professors share the importance of essays, goal of writing

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | April 28

In an age where most statements are kept within a neat 140 character limit, essay writing can appear excessive and useless. Bullet points and multiple choice answers, not essays, are what students think of when they hear the word ‘test’.

Eighth annual Bo Bikes Bama charity rolls on in Auburn

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | April 27

A sea of helmets gathered beneath an arch for the eighth annual Bo Bikes Bama.

Tabletop Gaming Club unites students, builds community

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | April 27

While tabletop gaming may conjure images of students hunched over tables and lost to fictitious worlds, the reality is the Auburn Tabletop Gaming Club is an organization dedicated to uniting students from all over campus to pursue their interests and spend time with friends.

Professor named Carnegie Fellow, awarded $200,000 for research

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 25

Auburn University professor Hanqin Tian was named a 2019 Andrew Carnegie Fellow and was awarded $200,000 for his research on how Asia can provide enough food for its citizens while limiting its environmental impact.

SGA hosts town hall featuring Sen. Doug Jones

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | April 25

“Hate is on the rise, and I’m not just talking about one person because it goes around," Jones said. "Therefore, we have to be more civil, we won’t survive as a democracy if we don’t."

Student Senators passes resolution urging state legislature to increase Auburn's funding

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | April 25

In the last Student Government Association Senate meeting of the semester, senators passed a resolution urging the Alabama state Legislature to increase Auburn’s share of a proposed increase to the education trust fund.

'Forgiving is not forgetting': Rwandan student's story in the wake of her country's genocide

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer and Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | April 22

An Auburn student tells her story of grief, terror and a miracle in post-genocide Rwanda.

Feature on students who have children and the options they face with child care

University provides support for expecting students

By Carrie Johnson | Lifestyle Writer | April 22

Many previous and current students at Auburn University have experienced the potential challenges that commonly occur as results of unplanned pregnancies.

Grammy award-winning artists to headline Gogue Performing Arts Center Grand Opening Festival

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | April 22

The Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center will host a concert featuring Grammy Award winners Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at the Ampitheatre at the City of Auburn Lawn and Porch on Friday, Aug. 23, at 8 p.m.

'Horses are my escape': What it's like for students to bring their horse to college

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | April 22

"It’s a huge stress relief, I would not be able to handle the coursework Auburn gives me if I didn’t have a way to escape.”

Summer renovations of dining facilities, new dining plan option finalized

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | April 22

The Auburn Board of Trustees finalized a project to renovate on-campus dining, add another Chick-fil-A and allow more time on to change students' dining plan.

Auburn groups adopt pediatric ward in Ghana

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | April 19

"Their smiles were infectious. The hugs, laughs, and warm reception will be with me for a long time. It makes you wonder, how so many people with so little can be so grateful.

Auburn's public relations program ranked third in nation

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | April 19

“I was so surprised at how many graduates reached out to me to say they were really excited that we were recognized,” Knight said. “I think it’s because they knew the work was great because so many of them are working in the industry."

EDITORIAL | Ordinance fails citizens of Northwest Auburn

By Spring 2019 Editorial Board | April 19

City Council’s inaction and undue amendments trample on the last hope to protect what little remaining community Northwest Auburn’s residents have.

Weather alert: Severe weather possible Thursday night into Friday morning

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | April 18

The weather service in Birmingham warns damaging straight line winds and tornadoes are the primary threat in the Auburn and Lee County area. The storms are possible in the region between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Protestors interrupt CIA Director Gina Haspel's national security forum at Auburn University

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 18

A pair of protestors interrupted CIA Director Gina Haspel's national security forum on Thursday morning at Auburn University. The protestors were immediately escorted, and the rest of her talk consisted of the current state of affairs in intelligence and her interactions with Auburn alumni in the field.

Auburn honors students, organizations at seventh annual Involvement Awards

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | April 16

The red carpet was rolled out on Tuesday night in front of the Student Center Ballroom once again for the 2018-2019 Involvement Awards.

Landscaping services revitalizes for spring

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | April 16

“We do it for the campus, the students, the faculty, the staff and, really, the city,” Sutton said.