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More than a pageant: Connecting with Miss Auburn University 2019

By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | October 29

Many look up to Miss AU, and Lauren Bradford said she plans to make it her mission to connect with people. Her platform relates to the overuse of technology. She has found a passion in encouraging people of all ages to put down their phones and computers and make connections. 

New York Times photographer Chester Higgins to give lecture at Pebble Hill

By Staff Report | October 28

New York Times photographer, Chester Higgins, will be presenting a free lecture titled “Expressions of the Soul: Authentic Southern Images Embody the African Diaspora” on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at Pebble Hill.

Ukulele Club strumming its way back onto campus

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | October 28

Students don’t need any prior experience nor own their own ukulele to join the club, as they have loaners for beginner members. Accord said half the members who join have never picked up the instrument before, but by the third practice, they’re able to play the song they learned at the first meeting.

'Girls won’t be doubted': Women push back against sexism in STEM

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | October 28

Using data gathered from the Auburn University Office of Institutional Research, approximately 15 percent of degrees in computer science, software engineering and wireless software engineering were earned by women during the 2017-2018 academic year.

Ibtihaj Muhammad shares experiences as a Muslim-American woman in the world of fencing

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | October 26

 "I found that in fencing, people challenge my existence in the sport," Muhammad said. "As a religious minority and an ethnic minority in a very white sport, there was a lot of pushback."

Joan Harrell named first diversity coordinator

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | October 25

With four university degrees and a successful past in the world of media, Joan Harrell has been chosen as Auburn University's first Diversity Coordinator.

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.