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'More difficult than people know': Campaign managers weigh in on what it’s like to give it their all but not get it all

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | February 14

For the campaign managers, waking up at the crack of dawn, missing meals and losing voices was for more than a bound up the back steps of Cater to a tumultuous applause, though it would’ve helped.

Miss Auburn University promotes less screen time

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | February 14

"My hope is that people will really start thinking about how much time they are really on their phones. I also hope that they will realize that the quality of life without always being on a phone is just so much greater and richer."

For the love of Joy: How two women, once stigmatized in their youth, found each other

By Eduardo Medina | Enterprise Editor | February 13

She’ll still look at Joy’s eyes today, but she might not look back. Or she might be asleep, resting those pretty brown things that have gone through too much since 2007, when she first got lost.

SGA executive board positions have open applications for the first time

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | February 13

"I think opening the application is allowing us to think beyond our limited amount of people who we know, so that way it hopefully does open it up for diversity, but of course it's going to be based on the applicants, but I would hope this would give us a better opportunity to really identify those skillsets that the student body needs," Turton said.

Orchestra space at Peet Theater on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn theatre presents 'Big Fish' on Thursday

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | February 13

A story of fantasy, love and family is coming to Auburn on Feb. 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day. “Big Fish,” Auburn ‘s Department of Theatre musical, is set in Alabama.

Two Rodeo attendees dance to music at the event in the tailgate area. (Contributed by Zach Bland)

Rodeo 2019 to feature Riley Green, Corey Smith

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | February 13

Tickets to Alpha Psi Rodeo 2019 will go on sale on Monday. The 58th edition of the all-day party and charity event will feature performances by country-music artists Riley Green and Corey Smith.

Keeping campus safe: From severe weather to active shooters, campus safety has a big task

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | February 13

“We try to prepare for everything that could happen, and obviously hope it never does,” said Chance Corbett, associate director of emergency management.

Campus impacts of #MeToo

By Carmen McCrackin | Lifestyle Writer | February 13

Although #MeToo is a national movement, sexual misconduct is a major concern on college campuses.

Discounted Uber or Lyft rides for Auburn students, faculty? It's coming soon

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | February 13

Starting in July, Auburn is hoping to offer students, faculty and staff discounted rides through a company like Uber or Lyft.

Saxophone soloist, quartet qualify for regional competitions

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | February 11

“I need to mention that competition is not like what people usually imagine when they hear the word saxophone,” Klotchkov said. “It’s not jazz, not like popular music. It’s classical music.”

Duo Required for Email and Class Registration

University requiring two-factor authentication for emails, class registration starting Feb. 25

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | February 11

Registration for classes will change permanently on Feb. 25, when the University will start to require students to use DUO, a two-factor authentication system.

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Student shares experience with emotional-support animal in campus dorms

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | February 11

Living with an animal in the dorms is not allowed, until it is. Auburn University Housing has strict rules against owning a pet while living on campus, but when a student feels as though an emotional-support animal would benefit his or her mental health, Housing and the Office of Accessibility ...