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SGA expands ranked choice voting to include Miss Auburn and Miss Homecoming

By Jack Fawcett | Sports & News Writer | October 15

Auburn SGA voted to expand the system of ranked choice voting that they have used for major positions since 2020 to include Miss Auburn and Miss Homecoming. The bill passed with a 23-6 majority after a presentation and debate on the SGA senate floor and is meant to make election season on the concourse a less confrontational environment.

Introducing the Native American and Indigenous Alliance

By Heather Wright | News Writer | October 14

The Native American and Indigenous Alliance hosted a cultural immersion event on Cater Lawn. The event was held as a part of the First 56, a student organization that hosts events the first 56 days of the school year. The event took place on Thursday, Oct. 3, and highlighted several Native American and Indigenous groups, such as the Mississippi Choctaw, and featured speakers there representing Mayan Indians and Indigenous Africans.

Recapping Auburn UPC's First 56 as events draw to a close

By Auston Kucholtz | News Writer | October 10

Auburn University Program Council successfully wrapped up the 2024 First 56, an eight-week series of events designed to promote student engagement. With over 400 events, highlights included the tenth anniversary of Waffles with Woodard and the Fall Concert featuring The Driver Era. Student turnout exceeded expectations, with thousands participating in activities which allowed students to build connections.

Beat Bama Food Drive marks 31 years of fighting food insecurity

By Rachel Swan | Operations Editor | October 9

The thirty-first annual Beat Bama Food Drive has kicked off, raising food and money for the Food Bank of East Alabama in a friendly competition with the University of Alabama's Beat Auburn Beat Hunger drive. This year’s events include a “war eagle” can formation on Samford Lawn and various volunteer opportunities for students and the community.

UPC and the German Club host first ever Bavarian Bash

By Jack Fawcett | Sports & News Writer | October 9

The University Program Council and the German Club hosted the first Bavarian Bash on the lower quad lawn on Sept. 8, an Oktoberfest-inspired event with food, games and polka. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., attendees could decorate Oktoberfest cookies in between games of spikeball and cornhole, enjoy a soda beverage meant to emulate the popular German drink Spezi and eat German cuisine.

Pro-Palestinian group holds memorial vigil on one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks

By Connor Copeland | Assistant Managing Editor and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | October 7

On the one-year anniversary of the deadly Hamas attacks, students and community members held a vigil memorial for those killed in Gaza and others during the Israel-Hamas war. Held from 5 to 7 p.m. demonstrators sat at Toomer's Corner, with some holding up pro-Palestine signage, creating artwork and lighting candles for the vigil.

Several protest Israel-Hamas war at Toomer's Corner following day-long art demonstration

Pro-Palestinian demonstration ends in violent altercation

By Connor Copeland | Assistant Managing Editor and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | October 6

Following a planned protest at Toomer's Corner on Sunday evening, an unnamed counter-protester attacked a pro-Palestinian protester before fleeing. The altercation, which happened after university employees power-washed chalk writings associated with the protest, effectively ending it, involved several people opposed to Stephen McGentry, 27, the most vocal of a small group protesting Israel's involvement in the Israel-Hamas war.

Auburn University aims to enroll more rural Alabama students through STARS partnership

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor | October 4

Auburn University President Chris Roberts announced at the Sept. 6 Board of Trustees meeting that Auburn University recently joined the Small Town and Rural Students College Network. STARS College Network works to ensure rural students with limited resources achieve success in college.

Taking flight at one of Auburn's most popular pre-show traditions: Football, Fans and Feathers

By Landi Rutledge | News Editor | October 3

Soaring throughout the air at the Edgar B. Carter Amphitheater, falcons, hawks and eagles educate attendees at the Football, Fans and Feathers program. Hosted by the Auburn University Raptor Center, the birds and their other feathered counterparts entertain and teach visitors about the importance of animal rehabilitation.

Tiger ID is now fully digital, here's how it works

By Heather Wright | News Writer | October 2

In fall 2024, Tiger ID officially became digital only. The Auburn University Tiger ID office is no longer producing physical student ID cards and is now almost solely using the GET Mobile app.

SGA, ISO & BSU hold open student forum regarding SB-129

By Rachel Swan | Operations Editor and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | September 30

A day before the Alabama bill, SB-129, went into effect, Auburn University's Student Government Association, Black Student Union and International Student Organization held a student roundtable to answer questions about Auburn University's compliance with SB-129. The roundtable discussion focused solely on student organizations, clubs and spaces, with further insight on how professors are complying with the law in the classroom missing.

Auburn University Housing speaks about the future of on-campus living

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | September 27

At 99.71% capacity for on-campus housing, Auburn University Housing is exploring all possible options to help students find places to live.

'Trailblazing' PhD in Statistics and Data Science Approved by Board of Trustees

By Jennifer Santiago | Lifestyle Editor | September 26

The Board of Trustees’ Academic Affairs Committee approved a doctoral degree program in statistics and data science, the first of its kind in the state of Alabama, on Sept. 6. The program received strong support from the dean of College of Science and Mathematics Dr. Thomas, the graduate council, the provost and the president.

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Long Lines: Auburn University struggles to meet rising dining demand

By William Speigner | Legal Reporter | September 26

Auburn University students are no strangers to waiting for lunch. In recent years, as student enrollment has risen, finding the perfect campus bite has become more time-consuming. The university and its contractors are making strides to meet student demand, but in the face of record student enrollment, their task seems insurmountable.

Inked Tacos to open Sept. 26 in Melton Student Center

By Rachel Swan | Operations Editor and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | September 25

The newest addition to dining options, Inked Tacos, is opening sooner than expected on Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. Opening in the space previously housing SaladWorks, Inked Tacos is located in the Melton Student Center, next to the entrance across from the Tiger Transits and near the War Eagle Supply Co. convenience store. Inked Tacos, is a Georgia-based birria taqueria franchise. The restaurant serves a variety of tacos, quesadillas, nachos and sliders.

Student Government Association approves 2024–2025 student budget

By William Speigner | Legal Reporter and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | September 25

On Sept. 23, the Auburn University SGA met and approved a new student activity budget for fiscal year 2024–2025. The budget is approximately $2.5 million and will be distributed among student organizations and programs. Members of the student senate presented and approved the new allocations, which were all accepted without debate. The beginning of the 2024–2025 fiscal year is Oct. 1, 2024.

Auburn basketball announces return of Tipoff at Toomers

By Auston Kucholtz | News Writer | September 19

Auburn Athletics and the City of Auburn are bringing back Tipoff at Toomer's on Thursday, Oct. 17 to begin the 2024-25 men's and women's basketball seasons. The event is set to return to Toomer's Corner with an expanded array of festivities, including a headlining concert by country music icon Cole Swindell.