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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.

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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.”

Experts urge more vaccinations as flu becomes 'widespread' in Alabama

By Scott Berson | Assistant Community Editor | January 12

The only part of the state that was not reporting widespread illness was Mobile County.

From ‘The Loveliest Village’ to a booming city: Auburn’s path of growth

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | January 11

The city of Auburn has an estimated population of 63,793 and ranks as Alabama’s eighth largest city, according to the most recent United States Census estimates.

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Project Uplift works with city to recognize National Mentoring Month

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | January 10

Members of the Auburn and Opelika communities are recognizing National Mentoring Month through the work that Project Uplift has done and plans to expand on.

12 candidates plan to run for SGA offices, Miss Auburn

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | January 10

Twelve candidates have plans to run for major Student Government Association offices and Miss Auburn.

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ISO to welcome students back with Social Hour event

By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | January 10

ISO will host Welcome Social Hour on Jan. 11, 2019.

Jazz ensemble to perform again at AMEA Conference in Birmingham

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | January 10

“We did it four years ago and to standing-room only, so they put us in a double venue this time because they’re anticipating everyone coming to see us, so we’re hoping its going to be really good,” Pendowski said.

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Gogue Performing Arts Center to open 2019 with nine series, 27 shows

By Loren Kimmel | Lifestyle Editor | January 10

The new center that broke ground in August 2017 is expected to bring in numerous performers of different musical and theatrical backgrounds to expand upon Auburn’s art scene.

New year brings new dining options: Permanent Steak ‘n Shake, Olilo and new Chick-fil-A food truck on campus

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | January 10

Steak ‘n Shake has moved indoors, and students will soon see a new food truck on campus — Chick-fil-A.

All clear: Police investigate suspicious package on Heisman Drive near transit hub, Jordan-Hare Stadium

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Jake Weese | Sports Writer | January 9

Officials said there is no known threat, but Heisman Drive — the road used by many Tiger Transit buses to unload in central campus — has been closed as a precaution.