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Three new solar powered charging tables placed on campus

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | December 4

Three solar-powered charging tables were recently placed on Auburn’s campus. The tables provide a modern sustainable way for people to charge their electronic devices while studying outside.

University webcams provide a view onto campus

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | December 4

Since 2008, those wanting to get a glimpse of Auburn can do so by looking through the lens of one of 11 webcams situated across the university.

People of Auburn: Tamara Bowden glows about her role at Study Partners

By David Reardon | Community Writer | December 4

Study Partners coordinator Tamara Bowden has lived a life dedicated to leading students. From her days as a director of student affairs at a small college in Jacksonville to her current role with Auburn University, Bowden remains passionate about making education easier for college students.

Holiday lighting ceremony brings the Auburn Family together

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | December 4

Samford Lawn lit up this weekend as members of the Auburn community gathered to witness the lighting of the Christmas Tree and Menorah. Children and adults alike crowded around to take multiple pictures in front of the Christmas tree and listen to the Christmas songs.

Looking at our digital age from the lens of Auburn's Common Book

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 30

David Eggers whipped out a $25 flip phone and the crowd gasped, cackled and jaws dropped. 

Miss Auburn Top 20 to run on Creed, not philanthropic efforts

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 30

The Miss Auburn Top 20 was announced to a crowd of shivering students and faculty in the shadow of Cater Hall. 

The behind the scenes of cleaning up after an Auburn win

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | November 30

Thousands of rolls of toilet paper covered Samford Lawn after the win over the University Alabama on Saturday. Come Monday morning when the tailgates are all cleaned up and the last of the fans have left Auburn, Toomer’s Corner and all of Samford Lawn remained covered in the remnants of the Iron Bowl win.

Graduate students stage protest of GOP tax plan changes to graduate benefits

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 30

Graduate students and faculty gathered in a large circle on Cater Lawn chanting, "No grad tax," under gray skies. 

UPC hosts annual Jingle Bell Jam in Student Center Ballroom

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | November 30

Students took a break from their studies and shredded on an indoor snowboard within the Student Center Ballroom at UPC's annual Jingle Bell Jam. The ballroom was transformed into a winter spectacle with decorations, lights, and holiday music.

Auburn researchers create catfish saving vaccine

By Staff Report | November 30

Auburn researchers will use an almost $321,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to field-test a novel vaccine that would effectively and economically control the bacterial infection.

Assistant Vice President for student affairs named Delta Leadership fellow

By Staff Report | November 30

The University’s Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs is now a fellow in the Delta Regional Authority’s Delta Leadership Institute.

Auburn offers sexual defense course to train students to be alert for possible dangers

By Bailey Murphy | Campus Writer | November 29

Auburn's department of campus safety and security’s Rape Aggression Defense program seeks to educate female students on the best self-defense techniques to defend themselves if they were ever to become the target of sexual violence.

Auburn student doesn't allow her health to define her

By Bailey Murphy | Campus Writer | November 29

Bailey Sullivan balances a lot on a day-to-day basis. Similar to her peers, Sullivan is involved in a variety of organizations in addition to her academics. But on top of all of this, Sullivan must balance her health as well.

'A lot of love': A buddy shares the importance of Best Buddies at Auburn

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | November 29

When Ann Finlen moved to Auburn from Birmingham, she worried she wouldn’t be able to find much to do in her new city, but today, Finlen’s calendar is constantly full thanks to Best Buddies at Auburn.

The Auburn Circle hosts SNAPS to celebrate this semester's distribution

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | November 29

The Red Barn was decorated with lights and white table cloths last night as The Auburn Circle, Auburn’s student literary magazine, held an event celebrating its first day of this semester’s distribution.

Brazile and Compton tackle tough topics at last Critical Conversations series

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | November 29

Former White House correspondent Ann Compton and political strategist and former interim Chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee Donna Brazile addressed social media, politics and diversityTuesday night at Auburn University’s last Critical Conversation speaker series this year.

Nellie "Vanelli": running Chick-fil-A lines and sound boards

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | November 29

With a smile on her face, Ms. Nellie, as she is known, directs students to the next available cash register in order to keep the sometimes daunting line running smoothly. She can often be found conversing with students as they await their chances to order.

MTVs 'Floribama Shore' cast visits The Plains

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | November 29

The cast of MTV’s new reality show “Floribama Shore” came to the University to promote their show, party at the local spots and tailgate for the ULM football game.