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Love, Mom and Dad: Office of Greek Life hosts families of young men killed by hazing

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | March 27

The Office of Greek Life hosted the families of young men killed because of hazing at a presentation titled “Love, Mom and Dad” on Tuesday in Foy Hall.

Students spend their break serving others

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | March 26

“We learned how to service opportunities properly by first learning the history of the community, why it is the way it is and assessing if our help is wanted or needed,” Raouf said.

Signing for presidents and poets: How sign language changed the life of Auburn’s interpretive coordinator

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | March 26

“I made a comment about how what if Auburn had a deaf football player and called me to be their interpreter. We all laughed about it. I never dreamed that in two years I would be where I have always wanted to be.”

Auburn SGA President Dane Block speaks at a bill signing at the Alabama State Capitol on March 1, 2018.

‘It’s bittersweet’: SGA president reflects on year in the position

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | March 26

“It’s all about planting a seed that will grow a tree that you will not experience the shade from. But understanding that some student out there will – that’s the why.”

Auburn senior looking for cure for disease that took her brother's life

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | March 25

“I’m doing this research because I’m super passionate about finding a cure for lysosomal storage diseases. I’ve seen what it looks like first hand and I’ve seen the toll it can take on families and on the child themselves."

Tiger Transit, SPLC will provide easier access to voting stations for the 2020 election cycle

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | March 25

Auburn's chapter of SPLC and Transportations Services are pairing to provide students with additional ways to get to voting stations in the 2020 elections with Tiger Transit buses.

University experts weigh in on social media impacts on job prospects

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | March 22

According to Jan Moppert, director of the Office of Professional and Career Development, between 70 and 94 percent of recruiters use social media to research job candidates on a regular basis. These recruiters are searching social media for both the good and the bad.

Student reports sexual assault at Auburn-affiliated apartment

By Staff Report | March 21

A student reported today that she was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance earlier this week at an apartment leased by an Auburn-affiliated entity. The survivor said that the assailant forcibly fondled her and attempted to rape her.

SGA, UPC will host watch party for men's basketball game on Thursday

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | March 20

SGA and UPC will host a screening of Auburn's NCAA Tournament game against New Mexico State on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.

University’s Center for Cyber and Homeland Security hosts Department of Homeland Security Secretary

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | March 19

The University’s Center for Cyber and Homeland Security hosted Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen as she delivered her 2019 State of Homeland Security Address at George Washington University Monday.

Max Zinner reflects on nearly a decade of SGA involvement

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | March 18

After nearly a decade of being involved with SGA, Max Zinner's involvement comes to an end. Zinner has been on the forefront of getting gender identity into the University's Anti-Discrimination Policy as well as incorporating gender-neutral language in SGA's code of laws.

Administrator has plan for new on-campus housing, hopes construction could start in next two years

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | March 18

“I will be the first to admit that housing wise, we are behind the eight ball,” Woodard said. “We should have done something 10 years ago. I wasn’t here, but everybody that was here tells me they tried, but it didn’t fit in with the plan at that time. Now it does.”

'It's kind of surreal': Laura Davenport prepares for the year as Miss Auburn

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | March 10

“It’s kind of surreal still. It’s starting to feel more real now, but I am so humbled and honored to even be considered for this position. I hope to fulfill this position the best way that I can.”

Portion of South College Street to be closed from March 11-16

By Staff Report | March 10

A portion of South College Street, from Donahue Drive to Woodfield Drive, will be closed from March 11-16 during Auburn University's spring break.

'We don't see the light of day': Nursing students, professionals reflect on pressures, anxieties and fulfillment with job

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | March 10

“The flight attendant says to put the mask on yourself before you take care of the person next to you,” Yordy said. “We don’t hear that. We always want to help other people, and we feel like if we do anything for ourselves, it’s not good.”

A car crashed right next to the president's motorcade