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Self-defense participant executes a kick, Oct. 9, 2018.

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.

Voters head to the polls to choose new mayor, City Council members in runoff

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor and Eduardo Medina | Assistant Community Editor | October 9

Citizens began voting Tuesday morning in municipal runoffs for mayor and four positions on Auburn's City Council.

Emerge executives share thoughts on future of organization

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | October 8

“[The team leaders] keep telling us that they have been amazing, they love their first year students, and they are so, so, so happy, and that really does my heart some good,” Thomas said.

Senate increases funding for student organizations, readdresses approach to elections

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 8

Crawford Rummel, senator for the College of Business, presented an amendment to a bill that increased the Organization Fund by $25,000, for a total of $125,000.

Who are the War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen, and what do they do?

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | October 8

""The War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen are composed of 13 women and 13 men to total a group of 26 Auburn students. They represent the respectable and trustworthy ideals of Auburn through the events they run and projects they work on. Some of these functions include organizing alumni pre-games at the President’s Mansion, giving tours of campus and hosting dignitaries.

Exhibit at RBD telling the history of Auburn's favorite tiger

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | October 8

“I feel like Aubie is a mascot we can be proud of. I put in the exhibit that he’s an award-winning mascot. He does it with excellence and it’s very interesting how they keep it up all through the years. I believe that he is a mascot we can really support and enjoy.”