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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.

Auburn researchers partner with Atlanta Audubon Society to gain better understanding of West Nile virus

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 17

Auburn professor and graduate student are conducting a study in the Atlanta area that looks for environmental factors contributing to greater risk of people contracting the West Nile virus.

SGA to help students register to vote on concourse Wednesday

By Staff Report | October 16

“To do our part and to provide them the resources they need is what we’re trying to achieve with this voter-registration drive,” Block said.

RBD, SGA buying post-grad test prep books for student use

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | October 15

“These books are super expensive, and on top of all the other expenses to be here, buying these books just simply isn’t within some students’ realms of possibilities, honestly,” said MB Smith, SGA assistant vice president of academic affairs.

Swing Dancing Association hoping passion breeds new members

By Seth McGraw | Campus Writer | October 15

“Kind of like when you fall in love with somebody, how you can see the world through rose-colored glasses, swing dancing allows me to be like that.” Cady said.

Auburn University announces 2018 Faculty Awards recipients

By Staff Report | October 15

Auburn University will be holding its annual faculty awards ceremony on Nov. 13 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. 

Self-defense is RAD

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | October 15

“It’s nice to feel safer,” said Patricia Montgomery, sophomore in mechanical engineering. “I already feel safe at Auburn, but it’s nice to have this back-up stuff. We’ve definitely covered a lot of points that I wouldn’t have even thought of.”

A look inside what WE.auburn is doing to make Auburn safer

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | October 15

"We always talk about how we are all members of the Auburn Family, which sounds really nice, but it means a lot more when we act like it," McConaha said. "I think Green Dot gives us this shared language to engage in behaviors where we are constantly looking out and taking care of each other like a family."

Office of Academic Support looking to increase use of programs

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | October 11

Jaime Miller, director of the Office of Academic Support, thinks it could still be more frequently utilized because the average rate of participation is 32 percent.

Korea Center celebrates Hangul Day

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | October 11

“It’s just fun to meet new people especially because most of the people here are either Korean or have an interest in Korea,” said Catherine Johnson, sophomore in computer science.

How an Iron Bowl bet created the Goodwin practice rooms

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | October 10

“Practicing in these rooms has allowed for me to grow more as an artist because of the privateness of it," Niedzwiecki said. "People can’t hear me, and in some rooms can’t see me from the angle, allowing for me to practice performing for just myself instead of in front of other people.”

Mariners Auxiliary support Navy ROTC midshipmen

By Katie Dunne | Campus Writer | October 9

“My friend’s grandfather said he can remember that when he was here, the Mariners were what Auburn women aspired to be,” Willis said.

IHSA: riding for the love of riding

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 9

The Auburn University Equestrian Center’s quiet, green pastures and dusty dirt road feel impossibly foreign to be so close to the heart of campus. It seems to resemble the University only by name and familiar sight of construction.

Hurricane Michael upgraded to Category 4; No class cancellations expected

By Staff Report | October 9

Hurricane Michael has been upgraded to a Category 4 storm, with wind speeds reaching up to 145 miles per hour. Auburn University Campus Safety and Security said again Tuesday that it does not expect class cancellations because of the storm.

Tipoff at Toomer's canceled because of Hurricane Michael

By Staff Report | October 9

Its track takes it to the east of the Auburn area, but the National Weather Service still expects heavy rain, wind gusts and the potential for flooding.