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Auburn's first head majorette dies at 91

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | March 21

Put to rest in her Auburn Marching Band Alumni shirt and jacket, Kelda Ward, 91, passed in her sleep Saturday, March 17, 2018, at home. 

Student organizations share achievements in Organization Showcase

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | March 21

Student organizations were able to display their achievements in the Organization Showcase in the Student Center Ballroom Tuesday evening.

Professors write book about a program's mission for civic engagement

By Bailey Murphy | Campus Writer | March 21

Coordinated by the College of Liberal Arts and the David Mathews Center for Civic Life, the Living Democracy program teaches students how to be citizens who engage in civic issues effectively.

Auburn graduate selected for prestigious Knauss Fellowship

By Staff Report | March 21

Sarah Lessard of Franklinton, Auburn University natural resources master’s graduate, has been selected to spend this year working with the House Committee on Natural Resources in Washington, D.C., as a Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellow.

Author gives optimistic outlook on Serengeti and other ecosystems

By Hannah White | Campus Writer | March 21

Auburn University’s College of Science and Mathematics Leadership Council held their Distinguished Lecture Tuesday afternoon, inviting presenter Sean Carroll, author of “The Serengeti Rules: The Quest to Discover How Life Works and Why It Matters.”

Over 700 pre-vet students from across country gather in Auburn this weekend

By Staff Report | March 21

Over 700 pre-veterinary students will travel from across the U.S. to attend the 2018 American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, or APVMA, Symposium at Auburn University.

AGHill Communications gives ag students opportunity for real-world experience

By Staff Report | March 21

Gaining real-world experience, Auburn University’s agricultural communications students can practice their communication skills on clients within AgHill Communications, a student-operated communications firm.

Journalism student gets the opportunity to interview Governor Ivey

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | March 20

Junior Ken Ward took his career in journalism to the next step when he received the opportunity to interview Governor Kay Ivey for Eagle Eye, Auburn’s only student-run television station.

Auburn faculty member named chancellor of Penn State Harrisburg

By Staff Report | March 20

Auburn University's Vice President for Research and Economic Development John M. Mason Jr. has been appointed chancellor of Penn State Harrisburg and will begin the role effective Aug. 1.

RBD Panera Bread location swapped for 'RBD Café'

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | March 20

Prevail Union coffee will operate in the RBD Café location where Panera was slated to operate.

Prevail expands coffee shop in RBD Library

By Ingrid Schnader | Photo Editor | March 20

The cafe has the same coffee options as the Prevail from downtown. Students can also buy snack items such as chips, candy, crackers and baked goods.

Meet Miss Homecoming candidate Camille Smith

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | March 20

When most people go to college they develop their interests in potential career paths, lifelong friends and various clubs — Camille Smith, however, grew her passion for the elderly, a community she feels is being largely overlooked within the Auburn Family. Smith, senior in physical activity and health, spent a large amount of time her freshman year volunteering at homes for the elderly around Auburn.

Senate approves executive officers and committee chairs, proposes Cabinet AVPs and plans to fill 5 of 6 open Senate seats

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | March 20

The five executive officers and Senate Chairpersons proposed at the Student Senate’s last meeting on March 5, 2017 were confirmed Monday night by the Student Senate.

Alpha Tau Omega raises money through football fundraiser

By Staff Report | March 19

Free Chick-fil-A for an entire year and coaching under Bo Jackson are among this year’s prizes for the Alpha Tau Omega’s powder puff and flag football event. 

Auburn campus library exhibit on African Americans in the military

By Hannah White | Campus Writer | March 18

During the month of February, Ralph Brown Draughon Library presented a special exhibit on African Americans in the military. This exhibit was created to honor these veterans, specifically during Black History Month.

Chairman of the U.S. EAC urges students to get involved in democracy through voting

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | March 18

Get registered to vote was a large portion of Thomas Hicks, chair of the United States Election Assistance Commission, message to students when he spoke Tuesday as a part of the Patience Essah Africana Studies Lecture Series in RBD library.

Auburn researchers improve crop growth with new discovery of wasp

By Staff Report | March 18

Auburn University entomologists have discovered and identified a wasp that could provide benefits to soybean producers and other farmers.

Founder of Girls Who Code calls for a change in culture

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | March 18

On International Women’s Day, Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, told Auburn students and community members that there needs to be a culture change in America to bring more women into the tech industry.