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Protesters speak out against Sessions firing, new acting attorney general

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | November 8

The protesters Thursday said the new oversight — by someone with a history of criticizing the probe — could negatively affect the independence of the investigation. Whitaker has written critically of Mueller's investigation.

Not just surviving, but thriving: Why choose between college and motherhood, when you can have both?

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | November 7

“We want to communicate to people that you’re not a charity case," Hirschfeldt said. "You are so brave for even making the decision to stay in school and go through with your pregnancy."

Students try food from all around the world at ISO's annual International Peace Dinner

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | November 7

People of different cultures sat with people they have never met and exchanged their stories and backgrounds.

Lisa Pierce chooses to live in a shack

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | November 7

“It’s eerie to be sitting in there and to hear the sound of the tarp flapping back and forth," Pierce said. "And then you’ve got the wind, kind of the gusts that would come in and kind of rock the shack a little bit because it’s sitting on that trailer."

Female reports possible drugging at fraternity party on Halloween

By Staff Report | November 6

A woman has reported that she believes she was involuntarily given a drug at a fraternity party on Halloween night, according to an AU Alert sent via email on Tuesday. The report stated she consumed one beer at the party and woke up with limited memory of the night. She said she was "dizzy and disoriented" ...

SGA passes resolution to join the American Talent Initiative, awaits president's approval

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 5

Auburn's participation in the American Talent Initiative is awaiting approval from University President Steven Leath and other administration after the memorandum proposed by Student Government President Dane Block passed.  The memorandum, brought to the floor by Block, entailed Auburn University's ...

A look into how Spring Up is getting students involved early on

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | November 5

“I believe that the main goal of Spring Up is to provide them [students] the leadership skills they need to be successful on Auburn’s campus and beyond and also to provide friendships and networking,"Ramsey said.

Share Meals: Students bring app to campus to fight food insecurity

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | November 5

The basic idea behind the app is to let people know where to get free food. Organizations can post whenever they have an event with free food, and students can also offer to buy a meal for another student.

Students avoid rain to rock out at third annual War Damn Coffee Jam

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | November 5

“We both came because we really enjoy coffee houses and live music," said Carolina Williams,  junior in business analytics, who came with her friend. "The event turned out really good, and we enjoyed the music tonight."

Miles Fidell and Sadie Robertson speak at IGNITE Auburn

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | November 4

“People were just so gleaned in with expectation of what God was going to do,” Fidell said. “It was the most fun I’ve had preaching and crazy how many people came out.”

University of Alabama professor discusses race and representation in Hollywood

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | November 2

“Remember that historical precedence, in short answer, are your guiding hands in media,” Warner said. “Media and marginalized people have been typed into iconographic mediated types for centuries."

Civil rights leader Bernard Lafayette discusses involvement with movement, future of country

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | November 2

“We must continue to move forward," Lafayette said at the end of his talk. "I feel very good about what is happening right now within our society. Young people, we know you can do it. Stand firm, be informed, study, get involved and prepare to be citizens. History repeats itself; know how to redirect it.”

Financial Management Association hosting second annual financial leadership summit

By Staff Report | November 1

Auburn’s Financial Management Association is hosting its second annual financial leadership summit throughout the day on Friday.

Zombies on The Plains

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | November 1

Dark shadows faded between the rows of endless bookshelves and ominous sounds echoed through the building. Zombies lurked around corners, and survivors huddled together for protection.  

Former aerospace engineering chair's lawsuit against Auburn alleges widespread racial discrimination

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | October 31

The allegations of discrimination on the basis of race and national origin extend beyond just the College of Engineering. The suit alleges administrators in the provost’s office also engaged in discrimination against Majdalani.

NYT photographer Chester Higgins speaks on the stories behind his work

By Marie Lipski | Photographer | October 30

“The reason I began as a photographer had to do with seeing myself through my relatives,” Higgins said. 

Auburn University holds ribbon-cutting for new educational complex in Gulf Shores

By Staff Report | October 30

Auburn University launched a new educational complex in Gulf Shores Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

CADC students celebrate spooky season with 30th annual Pumpkin Carve

By Seth McGraw | Campus Writer | October 30

“I think it brings a lot of community to architecture students. It’s nice to be out here doing something in the spirit of Halloween.”