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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.”

How sororities make their shirts and buttons

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | October 2

Holman remarked, “It’s fun, I love it. I’m sad it’s almost over, but I’ve spent way too much money now in the last year since I felt that since I made the shirts, I have to buy it!”

SGA Senate increases campaigning budget for Miss Auburn

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 2

The Student Government Association Senate increased the budget for Miss Auburn campaigns and discussed requiring campaigns to disclose their source of funds at the weekly meet on Oct. 1.

How to not get lost on campus

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | October 1

“Learn your route to class and walk that same route every time and you do not venture," Ragan said. You just walk to it and walk right back out.”

Kay Ivey commemorates the start of the 25th annual 'Beat Bama Food Drive'

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Reporter | October 1

Gov. Kay Ivey made the first food donations in the 25th annual Auburn-Alabama rivalry food drive during an Oct. 1 commemoration ceremony held on the front steps of the Capitol.

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The numbers are in: Miss Homecoming voter turnout drops by 2 percent

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor

The 2018 Miss Homecoming election saw 9,340 votes tallied — a 31percent turnout. Polls closed on Friday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. 

Auburn to host free National Depression Screening Day event

By Staff Report | October 1

The Auburn University Psychological Services Center and the Student Couseling Services will offer free mental health screenings and information on National Depression Screening Day. The event will be held on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in 101 Cary Hall. The screenings will take anywhere from ...

LaKami Baker discusses developing entrepreneurship as a student

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 1

“You have the opportunity to leave Auburn with a degree and a business,” Baker said.

Homecoming Parade hits downtown Auburn

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | October 1

“I loved that children were so excited by the music and dancing and clapping and yelling and excited about Aubie,” said Sandra McMillin, Auburn resident. “I liked [the floats] that looked like the stadium with all of the people in it.”