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Michael Waller shares stories and lessons at CLA speaker series

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | October 25

“Just by working hard at something I loved, writing and storytelling, by passionately pursuing an activity I loved I was able to establish some credentials that opened a few extra professional doors for me and strengthened a skillset that would benefit me down the road although in ways I did not imagine at the time,” Waller said.

Despite no ocular melanoma cancer cluster at Auburn, survivors aren't giving up research efforts

October 25

A study conducted by the Alabama Department of Public Health did not find rates of cancer higher than the number of cases that would be expected. But local survivors say they are not giving up their efforts.

Student political groups go back and forth at The Great Debate

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | October 24

“Some areas I felt like should have been covered a little bit more,” Mills said. “But they did a good job of covering things at the very topical level. I do think they could have gone a little more in-depth. I think it was because of their age or experience or what not.”

Lee County Flannel Club hosts its first comedy show of the semester

By Seth McGraw | Campus Writer | October 23

“I’ve never been big into improv, but after this, I’ll definitely have to look more into it,” Carter said.

AUDM to host first Color Run FT5K Saturday

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | October 23

Auburn University Dance Marathon will host their FT5K Color Run this Saturday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. The race will begin and end at the campus green space. 

Block vetoes changes to Elections Board

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 23

“A lot of the time, the individuals in this room end up running for major candidates — major and minor candidates,” Block said.

Active Minds hosts panel to kick off Mental Wealth Week

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | October 23

“Everybody struggles with some amount of anxiety at some time,” Mercer said. “Whether it’s about tests or relationships or making new friends or anything like that.”

EHC: where hacking and helping are one in the same

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 22

“I think it’s really important to try and show a real-world example of what companies do for cyber security,” Vanrell said. “Instead of being like, ‘Oh, hypothetically, this is what you are supposed to do.’”

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.