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Emerge executives share thoughts on future of organization

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | October 8

“[The team leaders] keep telling us that they have been amazing, they love their first year students, and they are so, so, so happy, and that really does my heart some good,” Thomas said.

Senate increases funding for student organizations, readdresses approach to elections

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 8

Crawford Rummel, senator for the College of Business, presented an amendment to a bill that increased the Organization Fund by $25,000, for a total of $125,000.

Who are the War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen, and what do they do?

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | October 8

""The War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen are composed of 13 women and 13 men to total a group of 26 Auburn students. They represent the respectable and trustworthy ideals of Auburn through the events they run and projects they work on. Some of these functions include organizing alumni pre-games at the President’s Mansion, giving tours of campus and hosting dignitaries.

Exhibit at RBD telling the history of Auburn's favorite tiger

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | October 8

“I feel like Aubie is a mascot we can be proud of. I put in the exhibit that he’s an award-winning mascot. He does it with excellence and it’s very interesting how they keep it up all through the years. I believe that he is a mascot we can really support and enjoy.”

Freshman Lauren Bradford wins 2019 Miss Auburn University Scholarship Pageant

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | October 8

“Everyone who competed is so genuine and deserving,” Bradford said. “I’m so ready to represent Auburn and to get out there and do things for Auburn’s campus.”

NYU social psychologist speaks on the usefulness of adversity to kick off Critical Conversations Speaker Series

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 7

Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist at New York University’s Stern School of Business, spoke about the usefulness of adversity and problems with the modern university climate on Thursday, Oct. 4.

The life of an RA

By Anna Catherine Smith | Campus Writer | October 5

These upperclassmen students use their own experiences to help the newest students become thriving members of the Auburn community.

University going through assessment to find out level of sustainability

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | October 5

“We’re at the point as an institution where we’ve identified and taken care of a lot of the low-hanging fruit that is out there, and so what’s left to do is the larger, more systemic solutions that we need to find,” Morse said.

A bike sits parked by an aged brick wall in James Bros Bike shop in downtown Opelika, Ala.

SEC mountain biking championship to be held at Chewacla State Park this weekend

By Staff Report | October 4

The 2018 Southeastern Collegiate Cycling Conference championship mountain bike race will be held this weekend in Chewacla State Park.

Artist shows off massive political sculpture, students have voices heard

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | October 4

“In these times, we got to come together instead of come apart, and as an artist, I believe in the power of art for positive transformation,” Hill said.

Local police participate in National Coffee with Cops Day in Student Center

By Seth McGraw | Campus Writer | October 4

“You get to see that cops aren’t all bad,” Craft said. “They’re actually pretty cool. It was really awesome. I loved it.”

Scholarship memorializes German department's professor Nadar

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | October 4

On German Unity Day, Kaffee und Kuchen was held in memory of professor Thomas Nadar, who taught in Auburn University’s German department for almost 30 years and helped many students win Fulbright Scholarships to study abroad.

Students raise concern over Aramark, dining limitations at SGA town hall

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 3

“I wish I could say that all 270,000 employees who work for Aramark are perfect and that none of them ever make poor decisions,” Crowe said.

Auburn Online, Hey Day bring the long-standing tradition to more of the Auburn Family

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | October 3

“The Auburn Family and our on-campus experience make Auburn special for students," Ali said. "Virtual Hey Day is one of many ways Auburn Online aims to bring the family connection and unique experience to our online students as well."

Friends, family start campaign to raise money for Auburn alumna with ocular melanoma

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | October 3

Now, as she receives treatment from an ocular melanoma specialist in Philadelphia, some of Allred’s friends from Birmingham have started a GoFundMe campaign to help with some of the living and medical expenses.

Auburn City Council approves alcohol license for multiple AU athletic facilities

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | October 2

The council approved annual contracts for licenses at Auburn Arena, the Auburn Athletics Complex, Plainsman Park and the Auburn University Softball Complex.

75 years of the Auburn Creed

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | October 2

“The Auburn Creed is central to the core beliefs that define the Auburn Family," said Preston Sparks, director of University communications services. "These words of wisdom penned by George Petrie speak precisely to the success, determination and generous spirit of Auburn men and women everywhere.”