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2025 SGA major candidates face off in debate

By Rachel Swan | Operations Editor , Jack Fawcett | Sports & News Writer and Jennifer Santiago | Newsletter Editor | February 6

On Thursday, Feb. 6, the Student Government Association Major Candidate Debate occurred in the Student Activities Center at 5 p.m. For major candidates, questions were directed to an individual candidate, who had one minute to respond. Each remaining candidate then had 45 seconds for a rebuttal. The debate concluded with each candidate delivering a closing statement.

Claudia Rankine in conversation

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | February 5

From Tuesday, Feb. 4 to Wednesday, Feb. 5 decorated writer Claudia Rankine visited Auburn University to speak with students, faculty and the affiliated community. She spoke with Alabama Poet Laureate Ashley M. Jones, as well as Associate Professor Dr. Ernest L. Gibson III about being Black in America, the significance of her writings and the conversations she believes Americans ought to have. 

SGA elections campaign 2025 kicks off at Cater Hall

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor | February 4

The Student Government Association elections campaign kicked off on Tuesday, Feb. 4 on the steps of Cater Hall. SGA candidates for president, vice president, treasurer and Miss Auburn introduced themselves to the student body and officially released their campaigns for the upcoming week.

Beaverstock and Yohn running for 2025 SGA president

By Rachel Swan | Operations Editor and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | February 4

Two candidates are running for Student Government Association president. From 7 to 5 p.m., candidates will represent their campaigns Wednesday through Friday and meet with students on the Haley Concourse. Voting will occur on Friday, Feb. 7 from 7 to 5 p.m. and the winner will be announced the same day at 10 p.m. on the Cater Hall steps.  

Meet the 2025 Miss Auburn candidates and their campaigns

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor and Ali Carriere | News Writer | February 4

Five candidates will compete to become Miss Auburn 2025, with the winner serving as the official hostess for Auburn University. From 7 to 5 p.m., candidates will represent their campaigns Wednesday through Friday and meet with students on the Haley Concourse. Voting will occur on Friday, Feb. 7 from 7 to 5 p.m. and the winner will be announced the same day at 10 p.m. on the Cater Hall steps. 

Hailey Bergenthal runs unopposed for SGA treasurer

By Kate Mills | News Writer and Amanda Machamer | Assistant Content Editor | February 4

Hailey Bergenthal, a junior studying law and justice, is running unopposed for SGA Treasurer, focusing on financial literacy and accessibility for Auburn students. She promises that by "Banking on Bergenthal," students can invest in resources, appreciate wealth and bank on their futures as Auburn alumni.

Nettles and Zellner running for 2025 SGA vice president

By Landi Rutledge | News Editor | February 4

Emma Frances Zellner and Buckley Nettles, both juniors at Auburn University, are competing for SGA vice president. Zellner's campaign, "We Can with Emma Fran," focuses on enhancing the student experience, emphasizing resources and fostering unity. Nettles, running under "Buckling Up with Buckley," prioritizes strengthening the SGA community, increasing education on its initiatives and encouraging student participation.

Aubie and Auburn Students brave the cold at Rec Center's Polar Plunge for Lee County Special Olympics

By Jack Fawcett | Sports & News Writer | February 3

The Recreation and Wellness Center hosted the Polar Plunge Thursday evening, a charity event with sweet treats, free giveaways and a dip in icy waters to benefit the Lee County Special Olympics. Not to be outdone in school spirit, Aubie himself was in attendance and was the first to jump in for every plunge, albeit with some assistance from his trusty inflatable pool ring.  

Auburn University Pre-Law Scholars Program and Pi Lamda Sigma host law school fair

By Olivia Garrett | News Writer | February 3

Auburn University's Pre-Law Scholars Program and Pi Lambda Sigma hosted the annual Law School Fair on Jan. 29. The fair brought together law schools from across the country, offering an opportunity for prospective law students to engage directly with representatives from some of the nation's top law schools. 

University investigation ensues after student reports racial slur written in snow

By William Speigner | Legal Reporter | January 31

Last week, after Auburn’s historic snowfall from Winter Storm Enzo, the blankets of white snow were marred by a racial slur written underneath the window of Sasnett Hall, one of the dormitories in The Hill residential community of Auburn University's campus. 

Auburn Panhellenic announces 2025 Pi Chi recruiters

By Jennifer Santiago | Newsletter Editor | January 31

On Jan. 29, the Auburn Panhellenic announced 143 new Pi Chis for 2025 fall primary recruitment at the Cater Hall steps. The crowd was packed on the Upper Quad lawn with fellow sorority sisters supporting their friends as they awaited the results. Pi Chi’s serve as recruitment counselors for the Auburn Panhellenic, guiding potential new members during the rush process.

Neville Arena stampede update

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | January 28

Following the chaotic crowd experience outside of Neville Arena on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 25, Auburn University's office of public affairs has released an additional statement. 

It’s a jungle out there: reckless stampedes outside Neville Arena leave students injured and angry

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | January 25

Early Saturday morning on Jan. 25, students lining up for College Gameday experienced violent stampedes as they attempted to enter Neville Arena. 

Auburn Alumnus among 14 killed in Bourbon Street terror attack flown back to Alabama

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | January 11

Drew Dauphin, a 2023 Auburn University graduate who was killed at the New Year’s attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, was flown back to Montgomery on the evening of Jan. 10. Dauphin earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity.   

Auburn student Abbie Stockard crowned Miss America 2025

By Rachel Swan | Operations Editor | January 8

Abbie Stockard, a senior nursing student at Auburn University and the reigning 2024 Miss Alabama, was crowned Miss America 2025 on Jan. 5 in Orlando, Florida. From Birmingham, AL., she triumphed over 51 contestants to win the title, earning a $50,000 scholarship and a yearlong role as a national ambassador. Stockard's victory marks her as the fourth Miss Alabama to claim the Miss America crown.

SGA hosts Fall 2024 Ring Night and Ceremony

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor | December 9

On Thursday night, Dec. 5, the Student Government Association hosted the Auburn University Ring Night and Ceremony, a uniquely Auburn tradition that presents upcoming graduates with their university class rings. Ring Night participants are formally bestowed their class rings every fall and spring semester, a tangible reminder of their lifelong link to Auburn.

The 31st annual Beat Bama Food Drive raises over 900,000 pounds of food

By Rachel Swan | Operations Editor | December 4

The 31st annual Beat Bama Food Drive (BBFD) raised a record breaking 908,928 pounds of food to support the Food Bank of East Alabama, surpassing last year’s total by over 222,000 pounds. In collaboration with the University of Alabama’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger drive, the two schools collectively raised over 1.3 million pounds of food to combat hunger across Alabama.

International Culture Café: Thanksgiving Pies

By Heather Wright | News Writer | December 3

On Nov. 20, 2024, the International Cultural Center hosted an International Culture Café in the Foy Hall lobby, serving students some of the traditional foods of an American Thanksgiving. The International Cultural Center is a program for international students that helps them acclimate to life in the United States and provides them with academic resources, intercultural competency and experiences.