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The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering graduates 571 students this spring

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | May 5

On May 5 at 10 a.m., Auburn University held the Spring Commencement Ceremony for the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering for both undergraduates and graduates in the Auburn Arena.

Over 4,000 degrees to be awarded throughout spring commencement

By Staff Report | May 5

Five ceremonies will see 4,032 degrees awarded to new Auburn graduates over the next three days. From May 5-7, ceremonies will be held in Auburn Arena and two professional schools will host their ceremonies on May 8. Susan Stroy, 1981 graduate and CEO of American Water Works; Randall Ennis, 1983 graduate and CEO of World Poultry Foundation; and Melanie Barstad, 1975 graduate and former president of women's health for Johnson & Johnson will speak at the commencement ceremonies. Auburn will award 89 doctoral degrees, 695 master’s degrees, four education specialist degrees, 141 pharmacy degrees, 120 veterinary medicine degrees and 2,983 bachelor’s degrees.

President of Emerge creates her own path through involvement

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | May 1

Sydney Nicholas, a fourth-generation Auburn student, was hesitant to come to the Plains because she didn’t want to be seen as merely following in her family’s footsteps.

Male student leader of the year, mechanical engineer finds himself in investment banking

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | May 1

Jordan Carr found himself in this situation a few years ago, but he had no idea that by the end of his senior year, he would find himself pursuing a career in investment banking.

Hollywood takes The Plains: 'Life of the Party' brings the party to finals week

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | May 1

On a scorching day of Alabama's spring, Melissa McCarthy and the cast from "Life of the Party," threw toilet paper, day drank at Moe's and walked a red carpet to the sound of "Bodda Getta" and "War Eagle."

Melissa McCarthy, husband donate $50,000 to Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | April 30

With shakers and a massive check for $50,000 in hand, Melissa McCarthy, her husband and co-stars from "Life of the Party," smiled for photos in front of the Auburn University sign.

University announces commencement speakers for spring graduation

By Staff Report | April 30

Three Auburn University alumni will be speaking to new graduates at the 2018 spring graduation ceremonies this week.

Melissa McCarthy to roll Toomer's, donate to new performing arts center

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | April 30

Melissa McCarthy will roll Toomer's Oaks at 1:30 p.m. alongside Student Government Association President Dane Block.

Political campus organizations answer students' questions at Great Debate

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | April 30

Open for all students to observe, the annual Great Debate commenced between the College of Democrats, the College of Republicans and Young Americans for Liberty. The debate was held Wednesday evening in the Mell Classroom Building from 7:30–9 p.m.

Plains to Plate closes as University changes food-service providers

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | April 28

Plains to Plate, the only certified gluten-free restaurant on campus, saw its last day of operation on Friday as Tiger Dining will transition to a new food-service provider, Aramark, on May 7.

Auburn's first African-American Panhellenic sorority president shares her experience

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | April 26

She didn’t intend on going through recruitment.

Two Auburn seniors put their classroom learning to work at the 2018 Masters

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | April 26

As Patrick Reed dawned his green jacket for the first time, Alex Conlon and Kayla Mosley were busy helping to run two restaurants at the Masters. Conlon, senior in Hospitality Management, worked as a server at Berckmans Place.

Harrison School of Pharmacy receives $20,000 for rural outreach program

By Staff Report | April 26

Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy was one of six schools to receive a $20,000 from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Scholarship Program.

LAUNCH winners begin to commercialize after receiving $98,000

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | April 26

Since the fall of 2017, teams of Auburn faculty and students have been developing research projects in the hope of receiving grant money from Auburn’s LAUNCH program.

Faculty member creates program to reinforce healthy behaviors

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | April 26

An associate professor for the Nursing School, Linda Gibson-Young, along with a few other employees formed a new program in the Tallapoosa County region called TigerCHAT in order to help develop sustainable healthy behaviors in elementary-aged children.

Parking Services hosts their open house to gain student and faculty input on transportation

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | April 26

Students worked their way through six different stations spread around Room 2222 in the Student Center Thursday, April 12 during the parking and transportation open house.

Campus community responds to recent gun violence in the country

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | April 26

Some argue Congress needs to make schools safer by enacting stricter gun regulations, while others argue any further regulations would be a direct violation of the Constitution. While those two voices are the loudest, there are many others in the mix.

New law and justice degree approved for undergraduate students pursuing law

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | April 26

New degree programs in Auburn University’s College of Liberal Arts to help fill needs in workforce

Minority students speak to confidence gap in seeking employment

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | April 26

“Did you grow up around a lot of white people, because you don’t really act black?”

Ombudsman shares how his role can help students

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | April 26

Auburn University has numerous offices and organizations ready and willing to help students with everything from interviews to papers. However, not many students are aware that there is a place they can go for a problem that almost everyone has to face: conflict.