---

Campus Christian ministries prepare for spring semester, invite students of all denominations

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | January 23

There are numerous ministries Auburn’s campus has, and almost every religion is represented in some way. This semester, these organizations are eager to host events that bring students together in faith.

SGA president and other seniors share advice for ultimate Auburn experience

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | January 23

Auburn seniors reflected on their time at the University and shared what they would but on their Auburn bucket list if they could do it over again.

AUDM tries to raise $100,000 in two-day final push ahead of main event

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | January 23

Fundraise the Roof is Auburn University Dance Marathon’s last big push ahead of the main event in a couple weeks. The goal is to raise $100,000 toward the pledge on just Wednesday and Thursday.

'Our silence makes us vulnerable': Bryan Stevenson on the need to acknowledge racial injustice

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | January 23

Recognizing the past, Stevenson said, is imperative to move forward.

New IFC executive board looking to build on collaborative, inclusive efforts of past year

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | January 22

As the new year rings in, the Auburn Interfraternity Council rings anew with it, accompanied by a new executive board taking a fresh approach to the prior board’s unitive endeavors.

Student organization building eSports community on campus

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | January 22

Auburn Esports is a student organization that hosts teams for competitive video games, including League of Legends, Overwatch and Rocket League. It is also a community for people to connect with other Auburn students who play video games.

Auburn senior, recent graduate named finalists for prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship

By Staff Report | January 22

Mina Narayanan, senior in software engineering, and Josiah Brown, 2017 Auburn graduate, have been named finalists for the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

Masters Swimming club builds a community of athletes

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | January 20

""“[Swimming] keeps me sane,” said Bennett Paradis, a member of the club. “I liked to swim when I was in undergrad, and I just wanted to keep it going. Pretty much from day one, I started here with Masters Swimming.“

Auburn student finds passion in ROTC

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | January 18

“Growing up a military kid, it’s a lifestyle that I absolutely loved, and I’m so thankful I grew up in it, but it’s something that I thought I didn’t want myself, and until you put this uniform on you don’t realize exactly what it is,” Conner Morschauser said.

'To believe is to lead:' Tim Tebow shares what it means to be a leader at Delta Speaker Series

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | January 17

“Belief is something that is so powerful that it can transform a life,” Tebow said. "It can change oneself and all those surrounding, but you need to believe it, not hope it. Hope is not a strategy."

Auburn alumna who founded Iraq's first 'green building' company to co-chair World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | January 17

Basima Abdulrahman, a Fulbright scholar, is set to co-chair the major international meeting that brings global leaders in business and government from around the world to Switzerland from Jan. 22 to Jan. 25.

'There’s always a domino effect:' The impacts of the federal shutdown on Auburn research

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | January 17

Grant proposals won’t be processed. New awards will be delayed. Funds may run out. And the University won’t be able to invoice for some federal projects.

Tiger Transit tests electric buses in hopes of bringing them to campus in next contract

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | January 16

“A certain percentage of fleet will be electric,” said Don Andrae, director of transportation services. “What we don’t know is how much of the percent of the fleet.”

University hires two new senior administrators including governor's chief of staff

By Staff Report | January 15

New senior administrators Steve Pelham and Joffrey Gaymon will lead priorities in economic development, enrollment and student recruitment at Auburn University.

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week to feature a number of events, including the Critical Conversations Speaker Series

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | January 15

Auburn University will hold its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Week Jan. 21-26 of 2019.  Events will kick off on Jan. 21 with the MLK, Jr. breakfast that occurs each year in the Hotel at Auburn. Dr. Quinton Ross, Alabama State University President will be the speaker for this event.

Section of South Donahue closed due to water pipe rupture

By Staff Report | January 15

University facilities has issued an emergency, temporary closure of South Donahue between War Eagle Way and Magnolia Avenue due to water line rupture.

New amendment on spring ballot could change the way students vote

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | January 15

The amendment would make elections decided by an instant runoff system, where voters can rank each candidate, eliminating the need for runoff elections if candidates do not receive 40 percent of the vote.

There’s just something about a straw: Auburn students start business to limit the plastic drinking straws

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | January 14

“This is the future,” Kennedy said. “There’s a massive market for this stuff, especially as everyone is switching, but this is something that can help the oceans. It’s an opportunity.”