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Auburn Parking Services offering account credits for tornado relief donations

By Staff Report | March 7

There will be a $2.00 credit issued per item to student and faculty accounts. Up to $50 “can be credited towards your account,” according to parking services.

Poarch Band of Creek Indians ups donation for tornado victims' funerals to $184,000

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 7

When the tribe called back later this week to find out how much would be needed to cover the costs completely, they decided to up their donation to $184,000, Harris said.

This woman called her family to warn of an approaching tornado. It might have saved their lives.

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 7

Kiara Slater said she knew she needed to call her mom when she saw the tornado warning on television.

Latest: Instances of looting reported, sheriff says

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 7

"If anyone out there is watching these newscasts, if they have any inkling about coming to Lee County, coming to Smiths Station, coming to Beauregard and have evil intent, then be forewarned: They will go to jail," the sheriff said.

GALLERY: Alabama Senator Doug Jones tours tornado damage

'We are Beauregard Strong': Sen. Doug Jones tours tornado damage

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 7

"You cannot fully appreciate what has happened here," Jones said. The devastation "will absolutely take your breath away."

'Rent,' The Beach Boys, Postmodern Jukebox, Wynton Marsalis among Gogue Center inaugural performances

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 6

Broadway shows and musical artists ranging from "Rent" and "Waitress" to Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis, The Beach Boys and soprano Reneé Fleming will appear on stage at the new Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center during its inaugural season starting in fall 2019.

University offering opportunities to volunteer with tornado relief during spring break

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | March 6

Students who will be in town for spring break will have a variety of opportunities to volunteer with tornado relief during spring break.

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What does it mean to put a W on a student's transcript?

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | March 6

“I debated for about a week whether or not to withdrawal from a class that I was struggling in. I had no idea what a W would mean on my transcript in the future, and that doubt really scared me from proceeding to withdrawal from the course.”

State of the State: Governor honors tornado victims, proposes $75 million higher ed funding increase

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 6

The governor held a moment of silent prayer for the victims before she pitched her priorities for the 2019 legislative session to lawmakers gathered at the State Capitol Tuesday for her annual speech.

Campus safety warns students how to act in event of tornado

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | March 5

After the recent tragedy that happened in Lee County and the surrounding areas due to the storms on Sunday, it is important to make people aware of how to keep themselves safe during a tornado.

Kathryn Kennedy holds flowers after learning she will be the newest Miss Auburn on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Kathryn Kennedy reflects on year as Miss Auburn

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | March 4

“All the time spent with that role and just balancing student life and that was so so worth it. Every event and every opportunity and experience I got to do was truly so amazing.”

Applications now open for SGA assistant vice president, cabinet positions

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | March 4

Now that the Student Government Association executive team has been solidified, applications are open for the assistant vice president and cabinet positions.

Student-ticket system, guest passes discussed at SGA Town Hall

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | March 4

At the SGA Town Hall on athletics and student tickets, panelists discussed challenges of perfecting the student-section experience and the problems affecting that experience.

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Students have mutually beneficial relationship with local sisters

By Halle Boso | Campus Writer | March 4

Auburn seniors Grace Burkes and Jessie Floyd have been mentors to a pair of local sisters since they were freshmen. The relationships have provided the sisters with guidance, and the two mentors have learned a lot about themselves as well.

Activist continues Delta Speaker Series with talk on intersectionality

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | March 4

Activist Jordyne Blaise continued the Delta Speaker Series with a focus on intersectionality in leadership.

Search and rescue resumes after at least 23 killed by tornado in Lee County

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 4

Search and rescue operations are resuming this morning after emergency personnel were forced to call off efforts Sunday night because of darkness and dangerous debris.

Sheriff: Death toll rises to 23 after 'catastrophic' tornadoes hit Lee County

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 3

A spokesman for East Alabama Medical Center says dozens are being treated for injuries.

All clear: Tornado warnings, watch canceled in Lee County

By Staff Report | March 3

All Tornado Warnings in Lee County have been canceled, but a Tornado Watch remains in effect at this time.

A look inside the Gogue Performing Arts Center

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 2

Construction is nearing an end on Auburn University's new $70 million Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center.

Tiger Giving Day breaks donor records

By Staff Report | March 1

The fourth Tiger Giving Day took place on Feb. 21 and lasted 24 hours. Projects ranged from research studies to student-led initiatives. Thirty-one of the projects were fully funded by donors, with the remaining projects receiving more than 50 percent of necessary funds.