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DesignIntelligence recognizes Auburn University in annual survey

By Matheson Eller | Campus Writer | October 22

Auburn’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction and College of Human Sciences have both been recognized in DesignIntelligence Magazine’s 2018 survey in a variety of categories.

Who said college students can't cook? The Cooking and Baking Club begs to differ

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | October 21

"Each person has different hobbies and skill sets, and I think people get really excited when they find other people with similar interests,” Swanson said. "CBC is important, because like every organization at Auburn its a venue for people to be creative, work toward something they enjoy, and share that experience with others.”

The Tapingo takeover: Students' new way to beat the lines for food

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | October 21

Tiger Dining wanted to find a way where students could order a meal while in class, then pick it up on their way to their next class, something that was difficult until Tapingo came into the picture.

'We need to do something': Auburn University given failing grade for racial equity

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | October 19

Auburn University ranked in the bottom 20 percent of colleges for racial equity, according to a report published by the Race and Equity Center at the University of Southern California. 

Speaking in order to listen: Auburn student opens up about battle with depression

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | October 18

He went from living at home to living hours away. He went from a high school with about 250 students to a university with more than 25,000. Mercer’s life went through a massive transition, and the struggles with depression he experienced in high school came back even stronger.

Active Minds gearing up for Mental Wealth Week

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 18

“Sometimes, the term ‘mental health’ will scare people away,” Annerino said. “Some people do think it’s still kind of a taboo topic to talk about, so ‘mental wealth’ is kind of putting a positive spin on it.”

Beat Bama Food Drive celebrating its 25th anniversary

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | October 17

"Twenty-five years — that's a cool milestone," Powers said. "A lot of Auburn's current students weren't born 25 years ago, which is funny to me. I think the fact that we are working with Alabama and leveraging that rivalry is a good thing. It gets the state and community excited to fundraise and provide a lot of food for those who need it."

Students discuss difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | October 17

“I feel like cultural appropriation comes up a lot in pop culture,” Witherspoon said. “And I want people to be able to have more knowledge and more respect for other people’s cultures.”

Women's Resource Center bringing Domestic Violence Awareness Month to campus

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | October 17

"It is often the case that people believe that domestic violence happens somewhere else, to someone they do not know," Kluck said. "But the truth is, there are probably people in class sitting next to us who are experiencing domestic violence right now or who grew up in a household with domestic violence."

Architecture students, Rural Studio raise money for Mental Health Awareness Week

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | October 17

As a part of their partnership with Project Horseshoe Farm, the teams are coordinating projects to extend the organization's mission of strengthening the community, improving the quality of life of vulnerable neighbors and preparing citizen service leaders for tomorrow’s communities.

Auburn researchers partner with Atlanta Audubon Society to gain better understanding of West Nile virus

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 17

Auburn professor and graduate student are conducting a study in the Atlanta area that looks for environmental factors contributing to greater risk of people contracting the West Nile virus.

SGA to help students register to vote on concourse Wednesday

By Staff Report | October 16

“To do our part and to provide them the resources they need is what we’re trying to achieve with this voter-registration drive,” Block said.

RBD, SGA buying post-grad test prep books for student use

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | October 15

“These books are super expensive, and on top of all the other expenses to be here, buying these books just simply isn’t within some students’ realms of possibilities, honestly,” said MB Smith, SGA assistant vice president of academic affairs.

Swing Dancing Association hoping passion breeds new members

By Seth McGraw | Campus Writer | October 15

“Kind of like when you fall in love with somebody, how you can see the world through rose-colored glasses, swing dancing allows me to be like that.” Cady said.

Auburn University announces 2018 Faculty Awards recipients

By Staff Report | October 15

Auburn University will be holding its annual faculty awards ceremony on Nov. 13 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. 

Self-defense is RAD

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | October 15

“It’s nice to feel safer,” said Patricia Montgomery, sophomore in mechanical engineering. “I already feel safe at Auburn, but it’s nice to have this back-up stuff. We’ve definitely covered a lot of points that I wouldn’t have even thought of.”

A look inside what WE.auburn is doing to make Auburn safer

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | October 15

"We always talk about how we are all members of the Auburn Family, which sounds really nice, but it means a lot more when we act like it," McConaha said. "I think Green Dot gives us this shared language to engage in behaviors where we are constantly looking out and taking care of each other like a family."

Office of Academic Support looking to increase use of programs

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | October 11

Jaime Miller, director of the Office of Academic Support, thinks it could still be more frequently utilized because the average rate of participation is 32 percent.