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COLUMN | The Great Debacle

By Dioselin Cruz | Columnist | October 20

On Oct. 12, the Great Debate between three political organizations on campus, College Democrats at Auburn University, Auburn University College Republicans and Plainsmen for Liberty was held. In the end there is one thing that brings all college students together: marijuana.

Students compete for business startup capital

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | October 20

Beginning in October, the Harbert College of Business will once again offer two competitions for Auburn students to engage with successful Auburn alumni, seek wise counsel and work for the opportunity to win a cash prize.

'I want to share my life with you': students reflect on their coming out experiences

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | October 19

For many LGBT people, coming out is a difficult and stressful experience to prepare for, if they even get to make the choice themselves. Coming out requires vulnerability and risks rejection from friends or family.

University institutes $14.50 minimum hiring rate for employees

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | October 18

Starting Jan. 1, 2022, Auburn will offer a minimum hourly wage of $14.50 to administrative professionals and eligible full-time and part-time regular employees, according to an email sent to Auburn staff and students on Monday.

Suite 1111 | How our perceptions of rape fail survivors

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and Regan Moss | Columnist | October 18

Regan Moss talked with Judith White and Katherine Weathers about how popular ideas of what rape looks like hurts survivors who are trying to make sense of what happened to them.

Toomer’s Corner sit-in marks their 500 days this week

By Emma Hall | News Writer | October 15

Kelli Thompson and several participants of the Toomer's Corner sit-in continue to speak out against racism, assault and abortion bans 500 days after its original conception.

COLUMN | Hispanic Heritage Month at Auburn fails to represent Latinx students

By Dioselin Cruz | Columnist | October 15

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of Hispanic peoples and culture that spans from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 in the United States.

Political organizations gather at the annual Great Debate

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | October 14

Representatives from student organizations across the political spectrum gathered in Lowder Hall on Tuesday night to debate issues related to healthcare, immigration, infrastructure, climate change, education and marijuana legalization.

Auburn University dedicates statues to three Auburn legends

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Reporter | October 8

On Friday, Oct. 8, Auburn Univeristy unveiled three statues to honor legendary Auburn alumni Pat Dye, Ralph “Shug” Jordan and Cliff Hare.

Auburn University now offers booster shots to eligible individuals

By Joshua Quattlebaum | Campus Writer | October 5

Beginning in October, Auburn Univeristy will offer elderly and high risk individuals a third COVID shot a Pfizer booster shot to add another layer of protection against the evolving virus.

What the annual security report tells us about crime at Auburn

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | October 3

Auburn University released its Annual Security and Fire Safety Report on Oct. 1, a collection of reported crimes on the University’s campus in 2020.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | The town hall on sexual assault proved our worst fears

By Joelle Woggerman | Auburn Student | October 3

To Joelle Woggerman, junior in biochemistry, the sexual assault Town Hall held Wednesday, Sept. 22 confirmed her worst fears: Auburn University does not care. In this Letter to the Editor, Woggerman expresses her disappointment in the administration and organizations present that were present at the meeting.