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Civil rights activist Andrew Young chosen to speak at annual MLK breakfast

By Staff Report | January 15

Andrew Young, civil rights activist and former confidant to Martin Luther King Jr., will be the keynote speaker for Auburn University's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast.

College students today are bigger perfectionists than their parents, study finds

By Anna Orso | The Philadelphia Inquirer | January 15

A new study out of the United Kingdom shows just that — today's college students want to be perfect, and more so than their parents did. 

Alternative Student Breaks and Black Student Union plan service trip to Selma for MLK day

By Hannah White | Campus Writer | January 15

Less than one week into the new semester, students can spend their day off from classes on Martin Luther King Jr. day giving back.

International students share their experiences of being welcomed in Auburn

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | January 14

In a country inhabited by people of all backgrounds and demographics, it has become a mission of the collegiate world to open their doors to more and more international students.

SEC Student Music Ensemble provides entertainment throughout championship weekend

By Staff Report | January 13

The ensemble performed at the SEC Legends Dinner on Friday night and SEC Pregame Hospitality Party on Saturday of championship weekend.

Lights, Camera, Film Club!

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | January 12

The Auburn Film Club has gone under structural changes to further form an enjoyable environment for movie fans and film fanatics alike. Members of the film club get together on a weekly basis to watch a movie, usually in Tichenor Hall.

Former professional dancer teaches ballet to adults and students

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | January 12

Several Auburn students and members of the community are learning the age-old dancing style of ballet to unwind and stay in shape.

AUDM staffer plans to dye hair blue to show passion for the kids

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | January 12

Passion runs deep within the staff of Auburn University's Dance Marathon. With their seventh Main Event just a month away, the AUDM staff have high hopes to reach their fundraising goal of $658,000 to honor the 658 children who receive surgery at the hospital yearly. 

Richard Spencer: Auburn will 'rue the day,' promises showdown

By Chip Brownlee | Community Editor | January 11

Spencer said the University will "rue the day."

Citing safety concerns, University cancels Richard Spencer event

By Chip Brownlee | Community Editor | January 11

The University has canceled a planned visit by white nationalist speaker Richard Spencer, citing student, staff and faculty safety concerns.

Project Uplift releases spring training session schedule

By Staff Report | January 11

Project Uplift is a non-profit organization partnered with Auburn with a mission of serving and mentoring children from underprivileged backgrounds in the Auburn and Opelika areas.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Auburn's online programs in the top 15

By Staff Report | January 11

According to U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best Online Program rankings released Tuesday, four of Auburn University’s online graduate programs ranked in the top 15.

Longtime school of forestry donor Martha Dixon passes away at the age of 102

By Staff Report | January 11

Martha and her husband, Solon Dixon, donated 80 acres of land and helped build the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center.

Auburn House of Prayer: Giving students an environment to worship

By Cole McCauley | Campus Writer | January 8

In 2006, Auburn students began gathering everywhere from campus buildings, dorms, houses and coffee shops, these students assembled to spread the teachings of Christianity. A community that eventually grow into the Auburn House of Prayer.

The cold weather's effects on the spring semester

By Bailey Fuhrmann | Campus Writer | January 7

“Baby, it’s cold outside.” That line is definitely accurate during this time of year. With every student agreeing that the weather is not as warm as it was a several months ago, the attitude towards the cold weather varies among our student body.

Effects of the American Health Care Act on Auburn's Med Clinic

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | January 7

Last year Congress passed the American Health Care Act of 2017 as a partial repeal to the Affordable Care Act. With changes in health care coverage, curiosity has resulted surrounding how this would affect the day-to-day functions of the University's Med Clinic.

2018 Diversity Best Practices Conference promotes diversity and inclusion

By Staff Report | January 5

The theme of the conference, “Accelerating Diversity in Dynamic Environments,” will provide professionals and students with new ways of promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives within their organizations.

VCOM President Dr. Dixie Tooke-Rawlins named 2018 American Osteopathic Foundation president

By Staff Report | January 5

The American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) names Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, DO, as the organization’s Board President for 2018.