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FIRE’s Robert Shibley praises Auburn's free speech policy

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | February 19

Robert L. Shibley, executive director of the Foundation of Individual Rights in Education, or FIRE, spoke on the importance of free speech to a group of Auburn students and faculty.

Students participate in LARPing and medieval combat in Kiesel Park

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | February 19

Kiesel Park is typically a quiet place where dog owners can be found walking their pets. Saturday afternoons, however, the sound of padded swords can be heard ringing through the park. These padded swords belong to the members of Auburn’s Amtgard chapter.

Auburn Board of Trustees votes to build more intramural fields

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Editor | February 19

For their February meeting, Auburn University Board of Trustees met at Auburn University in Montgomery and reviewed budgets and bylaws as well as voted on plans to expand the University's intramural fields.

A look inside Lee County Flannel Club, Auburn's only student improv club

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | February 17

On a weekly basis, 12-16 Auburn students get together to practice improv and make each other laugh in an organization called the Lee County Flannel Club.

President of Student Recruiters shares her experience of welcoming Auburn's newest members

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | February 16

President of Student Recruiting Audrey Hill gave insight into what it means to hold the title of Auburn University student recruiter. Hill, senior in interior design, is from Round Rock, Texas, a suburb of Austin.

Tiger Cage hosts quarterfinal round advancing contestants to the semi-finals

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | February 11

Tiger cage finished the quarterfinal round on Feb. 9, and eight of the 20 contestants have advanced to the semi-final round taking place on March 2.

Auburn alumna Rachel Moss presents at monthly Emerge speaker series

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | February 11

Students in Emerge gathered in the Beard-Eaves-Memorial Collesium for speaker of the month, Auburn alumna Rachel Moss, to give her lecture Thursday evening.

AUDM raises more than $560,000 'For the Kids'

By Adam Brasher | Staff Photographer | February 11

Auburn University Dance Marathon announced their fundraising total, raising $568.417.07 to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

New IFC president shares his plans for the spring

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | February 9

The 2018 Interfraternity Council President Gavin McGettigan said the year’s agenda will focus on breeding collaboration and respectful, meaningful relationships throughout Greek system to greater benefit the Auburn community.

Desmond Layne named the next head of Auburn's horticulture department

By Staff Report | February 9

Current horticulture professor and academic program director at Washington State University Desmond R. Layne has been named head of the department of horticulture at Auburn University following a nationwide search.

Auburn's pizza club comes to an end after four years

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | February 9

The Pizza Club was officially disbanded in fall 2017 during its fourth year as an official club.

Keck wins SGA president, becomes third female president in AU history

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | February 8

Jacqueline Keck was announced the new SGA president after a run-off vote between herself and Brock Hendon.

Once freshman lab partners, Dane Block and Patrick Starr in runoff for SGA president

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | February 8

Dane Block, junior in finance, and Patrick Starr, junior in poultry science pre-vet, received the most votes in the 2018 SGA election.

Kathryn Kennedy elected Miss Auburn 2018

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | February 7

Surrounded by her all members of her family, friends and now constituents, Kathryn Kennedy, junior in biomedical sciences, celebrated a Miss Auburn win.

Jeff Foxworthy speaks at the kick-off event for Emerge, the comprehensive leadership program that replaced Freshman Leadership Programs, in Auburn, Ala., on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017.

Emerge continues leadership program after successful first semester

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Editor | February 7

After welcoming 1,022 incoming freshmen in the fall, Emerge continues its philosophy of service through leadership this coming spring.

Financial Management Association members start out with an average salary of 92K

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | February 7

Through providing training and business connections to students, Auburn University’s Financial Management Association is in its third year of giving students a head start in their career.

Students share LinkedIn success stories

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | February 7

Several Auburn students have utilized the professional social networking site “LinkedIn” to their best advantage in order to set themselves up for future success.

Hello, my name is: Taking your resume to the next level

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | February 7

With interview, internship and job application season rapidly approaching, it is often deemed the appropriate time of year to begin compiling the document college students everywhere seem to dread writing and fear submitting- the resume.

Professors and their professional mishaps

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | February 7

Rachel Naftel was happily sitting in the passenger seat, working her first day on the job, when her new boss got pulled over for speeding on the way to a meeting.

Junior Dixon Simmons hopes to keep SGA financially sound after being elected treasurer

By Alex Hosey | Lifestyle Editor | February 7

Moments after the announcement of Miss Auburn 2018, Dixon Simmons heard his name called on the steps of Cater Lawn officially naming him the new SGA treasurer as he welcomed a barrage of hugs and cheers from friends and family members.