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Rec Center welcomes students back with Get Rec'd

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | August 23

Students could be seen crawling inside tents, participating in physical obstacle courses or kicking soccer balls at a large inflatable scoreboard in order to win coveted prizes.

Same crepes, new wheels

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | August 22

“I just walked out of class and just saw the Crepe Myrtle truck and it was really encouraging because it was kind of a staple, and it was a great date spot and stuff, so it was really impactful, and they have great food,” Norwood said.

Immigrant magician Nash Fung shares his story through magic

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | August 22

With a skilled hand and a sharp wit, magician Nash Fung dazzled an audience of attentive students attending one of the many University Program Council Welcome Week events.

August 22

From refusing to say 'War Eagle' to winning SGA adviser of the year

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor

“If I’m able to develop the students who come through the office of student involvement here at Auburn to go out and serve communities like the one I got to serve while in Denver, then I’m having an exponential eternal effect," Smith said. "And that is what is incredibly meaningful to me."

Tiger Dining adds three food trucks to its growing list

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | August 22

Students can expect to see 10 food trucks spread throughout campus. Eight of the 10 trucks will rotate throughout locations spread around campus while two will have permanent locations.

August 22

Pilot program to help student leaders maintain GPA to begin

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor

“I think the demands of leadership opportunities on campus are significant sometimes so helping students balance why they're here to gain these experiences inside and outside the classroom is really important, and I think SEAS help students navigate all the responsibilities they have,” Miller said.

Sixth annual Sustainability Picnic aims to further sustainability efforts

By Matheson Eller | Campus Writer | August 21

“The sustainability picnic is the perfect chance to meet other students with similar interests and get connected to opportunities here at Auburn,” said Jennifer Morris.

A look inside Auburn's ROTC programs

By Katie Dunne | Campus Writer | August 21

Less than 1 percent of Auburn’s student population is made up of members of these three programs. These high-achieving students go into fields in the business world as well as service fields.

Squires sophomore honorary found in violation of Hazing Policy

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | August 21

For the first time in 77 years, Squires won't be selected by ODK members following hazing allegations.

Recent Auburn graduate drowns on kayaking trip

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | August 20

Maranda Whitten, who went by Randi, drowned on a kayaking trip over the weekend, the Troup County Sheriff's Office said Monday. Her drowning is believed to be a suicide, authorities said.

Nearly 1,500 women match with sororities during Bid Day 2018

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | August 20

Showers loomed right before Auburn's newest pledge class ripped open their bids on Friday. But, the sun shined bright and hot as they ran down the stairs of the Auburn Arena toward The Village. 

First dining, now housing will get a revamp

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | August 20

Now that the dining revamp is nearing completion Student Affairs is directing its attention to housing.

How do you make 4,500 sandwiches?

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | August 19

Tiger Dining prepared 4,500 sandwiches for freshman convocation. 

Fall's first Family Friday features Mayor Bill Ham, new Steak 'n Shake food truck

By Matheson Eller | Campus Writer | August 18

“Hamburgers with Mayor Ham" drew a sizable crowd ahead of the start of classes on Monday when the new food truck will be parked by Tichenor Hall.

Incoming freshmen find sense of belonging at OID's Tiger Retreat

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | August 17

“We noticed at Auburn University, there’s a lack of representation of students as it relates to first-gen minority students on campus, and you want to make them feel like they’re really a part of campus,” Clayton said. “I know Auburn is a very large University, and it’s sometimes hard to do that.”

Where in the world did Auburn students study this summer?

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | August 17

This past summer set a record for the number of Auburn students who took part in programs abroad in an academic year with 1,354 students studying in over 60 countries, according to Auburn Abroad. Deborah Weiss, director of Auburn Abroad, said this year was a success.

Campus comes back to life as students move in

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | August 16

Students, faculty and parents all pitched in to help with the process as cars, furniture and boxes with various items could be seen strewn on the concourses throughout the day on Thursday, Aug. 16.

Pete Davidson is coming to campus for Welcome Week

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | August 16

Pete Davidson, comedian known for his work on Saturday Night Live, will be speaking on campus during Welcome Week.