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Auburn White Student Union listed as hate group on SPLC's Hate Map

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | February 28

The Auburn WSU is the only white student union group listed on the hate map this year affiliated directly with a university or using a university's name.

Active Shooter Response Training instills decision making in its participants

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | February 27

Decisions were the topic of the night at the active shooter response training Auburn University Campus Safety and Security hosted Tuesday and Thursday night. 

'Just do it': Malcolm X's daughter implores students to work together to make change

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | February 26

Ilyasha Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X and motivational speaker, came to Auburn to make one thing known — black history is American history. 

Daughter of Malcolm X to speak on campus tonight

By Staff Report | February 26

Beginning at 6 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom, the third daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz will be speaking on her life and work as an activist, motivational speaker and author. 

Campus Food Pantry aims to help students and fight the stigma around food insecurity

By Hannah White | Campus Writer | February 25

The Campus Food Pantry began in 2013 and is run by the Auburn Cares office. The main goal of the organization is to assist students who face food insecurity.

Auburn Alumni Association welcomes more members with new Commemorative Medallion Program

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | February 25

With a current membership of nearly 42,500 contributing members, The Auburn Alumni Association represents a number of the Auburn Family both past present and future. 

Donors contribute nearly $500,000 to help fund University projects

By Melissa Mitchell | Campus Writer | February 25

Through Tiger Giving Day on last Wednesday, donors contributed approximately $470,000 divided among 31 projects.

Auburn professor Ric Smith shares Olympic media experience

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | February 25

Smith, a current instructor and internship director for the School of Communications and Journalism, worked as the sports information manager between athletes and rights-holding broadcasters for numerous Olympics.

Retired Marine urges others to live sustainably and think outside the box

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | February 25

Mykleby awaited an eager crowd of students and faculty on Wednesday afternoon as they prepared for his strategy towards a better, more sustainable future for the United States and how he believes Auburn can play a part in the role.

Civil rights activist Bernard Lafayette speaks on his involvement in the movement

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | February 25

Tampa, Florida, native Bernard Lafayette is a civil rights activist who found his voice – and his seat – as a student in Nashville when he began participating in the Nashville sit-in movement in 1960.

Black Student Union President takes organization’s motto to heart

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | February 25

Blanding, a Birmingham native, originally came to Auburn to study international business, seeking a career in corporate law. However, his experiences at Auburn and with BSU have led to a new goal of higher education administration.

Reactions and results from Alternative Student Breaks winter trips

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | February 25

Winter break for most involves warm evenings by fireplaces, dinners with family and opening presents around the Christmas tree. For some, a break is far from relaxing.

Following the footsteps of a fighter: Auburn student returns to where family member lost life in Iwo Jima

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | February 23

On the morning of Feb. 19, 1945, American troops invaded the island of Iwo Jima. Cameron Hunt, a student working toward his second bachelor's degree, had a family member on that island.

Students are invited to help clean up Parkerson Mill Creek on Sunday afternoon

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | February 23

Auburn students are invited to join the University’s Department of Risk Management and Safety and Alternative Student Breaks to help clean up the Parkerson Mill Creek on Sunday, Feb. 25. 

National Society of Black Engineers will hold second annual Black Girls Rock awards

By Hannah White | Campus Writer | February 23

Returning for the second year, Black Girls Rock, put on by the National Society of Black Engineers, will provide a platform honoring the many black women who serve as professors, professionals, staff and students at Auburn.

Representatives from AU head to the Capitol for Higher Education Day

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | February 23

The annual Higher Education Day took place in Montgomery on Feb. 22 and included students from the 14 public colleges and universities from around the state.

Keck explores Auburn's past as she shares about women in SGA

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | February 22

Jacqueline Keck is one of only three women in history to have held the position of SGA President at Auburn University.

Living amont brothers: Fraternity members highlight the pros of living in their chapter houses

By Melissa Mitchell | Campus Writer | February 22

For many fraternity brothers, though, living in a house at Auburn comes with many benefits for collegians involved in a Greek organization.