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Pro-Palestinian group holds memorial vigil on one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks

By Connor Copeland | Assistant Managing Editor and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | October 7

On the one-year anniversary of the deadly Hamas attacks, students and community members held a vigil memorial for those killed in Gaza and others during the Israel-Hamas war. Held from 5 to 7 p.m. demonstrators sat at Toomer's Corner, with some holding up pro-Palestine signage, creating artwork and lighting candles for the vigil.

Pro-Palestinian demonstration ends in violent altercation

By Connor Copeland | Assistant Managing Editor and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | October 6

Following a planned protest at Toomer's Corner on Sunday evening, an unnamed counter-protester attacked a pro-Palestinian protester before fleeing. The altercation, which happened after university employees power-washed chalk writings associated with the protest, effectively ending it, involved several people opposed to Stephen McGentry, 27, the most vocal of a small group protesting Israel's involvement in the Israel-Hamas war. 

Auburn University aims to enroll more rural Alabama students through STARS partnership

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor | October 4

Auburn University President Chris Roberts announced at the Sept. 6 Board of Trustees meeting that Auburn University recently joined the Small Town and Rural Students College Network. STARS College Network works to ensure rural students with limited resources achieve success in college.

Taking flight at one of Auburn's most popular pre-show traditions: Football, Fans and Feathers

By Landi Rutledge | News Editor | October 3

Soaring throughout the air at the Edgar B. Carter Amphitheater, falcons, hawks and eagles educate attendees at the Football, Fans and Feathers program. Hosted by the Auburn University Raptor Center, the birds and their other feathered counterparts entertain and teach visitors about the importance of animal rehabilitation.  

Tiger ID is now fully digital, here's how it works

By Heather Wright | News Writer | October 2

In fall 2024, Tiger ID officially became digital only. The Auburn University Tiger ID office is no longer producing physical student ID cards and is now almost solely using the GET Mobile app.  

SGA, ISO & BSU hold open student forum regarding SB-129

By Rachel Swan | Assistant News Editor and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | September 30

A day before the Alabama bill, SB-129, went into effect, Auburn University's Student Government Association, Black Student Union and International Student Organization held a student roundtable to answer questions about Auburn University's compliance with SB-129. The roundtable discussion focused solely on student organizations, clubs and spaces, with further insight on how professors are complying with the law in the classroom missing. 

Auburn University Housing speaks about the future of on-campus living

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | September 27

At 99.71% capacity for on-campus housing, Auburn University Housing is exploring all possible options to help students find places to live. 

'Trailblazing' PhD in Statistics and Data Science Approved by Board of Trustees

By Jennifer Santiago | Lifestyle Editor | September 26

The Board of Trustees’ Academic Affairs Committee approved a doctoral degree program in statistics and data science, the first of its kind in the state of Alabama, on Sept. 6. The program received strong support from the dean of College of Science and Mathematics Dr. Thomas, the graduate council, the provost and the president. 

Long Lines: Auburn University struggles to meet rising dining demand

By William Speigner | Legal Reporter | September 26

Auburn University students are no strangers to waiting for lunch. In recent years, as student enrollment has risen, finding the perfect campus bite has become more time-consuming. The university and its contractors are making strides to meet student demand, but in the face of record student enrollment, their task seems insurmountable.  

Inked Tacos to open Sept. 26 in Melton Student Center

By Rachel Swan | Assistant News Editor and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | September 25

The newest addition to dining options, Inked Tacos, is opening sooner than expected on Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. Opening in the space previously housing SaladWorks, Inked Tacos is located in the Melton Student Center, next to the entrance across from the Tiger Transits and near the War Eagle Supply Co. convenience store. Inked Tacos, is a Georgia-based birria taqueria franchise. The restaurant serves a variety of tacos, quesadillas, nachos and sliders.  

Student Government Association approves 2024–2025 student budget

By William Speigner | Legal Reporter and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | September 25

On Sept. 23, the Auburn University SGA met and approved a new student activity budget for fiscal year 2024–2025. The budget is approximately $2.5 million and will be distributed among student organizations and programs. Members of the student senate presented and approved the new allocations, which were all accepted without debate. The beginning of the 2024–2025 fiscal year is Oct. 1, 2024. 

Auburn basketball announces return of Tipoff at Toomers

By Auston Kucholtz | News Writer | September 19

Auburn Athletics and the City of Auburn are bringing back Tipoff at Toomer's on Thursday, Oct. 17 to begin the 2024-25 men's and women's basketball seasons. The event is set to return to Toomer's Corner with an expanded array of festivities, including a headlining concert by country music icon Cole Swindell.

Transfer students reflect on their move to Auburn

By Landi Rutledge | News Editor | September 18

Navigating through college is already a challenge, but for transfer students, the adjustment process can pose its own unique challenges. 

University releases census snapshot, confirming largest ever enrollment

By Connor Copeland | Assistant Managing Editor | September 17

Auburn University released an official snapshot of the 2024–25 enrollment factbook on Monday, marking another year of the institution’s largest student body and largest freshman class.

The 2024 Auburn University Homecoming Parade kicks off a weekend of fun

By Sam Vise | Assistant Culture Editor | September 13

Many students and community members came out to the Homecoming Parade to kick off the weekend in downtown Auburn. This was the first of the weekend's Homecoming festivities. 

Auburn University Libraries to highlight banned books in yearly observation of “Banned Books Week”

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | September 13

In step with the American Library Association, Auburn University Libraries plans to celebrate Banned Books Week with events that honor and bring attention to books that have been banned or challenged. 

Meet the 2024 Miss Homecoming candidates and their campaigns

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | September 13

Five senior students are participating in the Student Government Association's 2024 Miss Homecoming competition. Voting is on Sept. 13, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the winner announced at the Auburn vs. New Mexico home football game.

Board of Trustees approve renovation projects at September meeting

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | September 12

On Sept. 6, the Auburn University Board of Trustees approved numerous new and ongoing projects. Five of the nine projects are currently in the design phase, and the estimated spending of the fiscal year 2025 budget for construction, design and planning is approximately $350.5 million.