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Battling for Africa: Former US Ambassador informs youth on the state of Africa, American relations

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 10

Michael Battle served as the United States Ambassador to the African Union for the longest term in history.

Students portray the American city in new light within student selected art exhibit

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | November 8

Paintings, photographs and other unique works of art depicting the everyday life of an American now display proudly at the Jule Collins Smith Art Museum because of the vision of Auburn students. Starting Nov. 7 through Nov. 24, the art museum will play host to an exhibit put together by Auburn students a part of Dr. Emily Burns’ Art of the USA class.

AOII hosts Run for Roses 5K to raise awareness for arthritis

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | November 8

For the past 17 years, the sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi have held the “Run for Roses” 5K fundraiser to support their national philanthropy, The Arthritis Foundation.

Auburn's Warrior Research Center provides solutions to military problems

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | November 8

While many programs at Auburn prepare men and women to be a part of the United States Armed Forces, one lesser known program focuses on helping those men and women succeed once they are in the military.

OID provides encouragement and training for female students running for elected positions

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | November 8

The Elect Her program was presented by Running Start which is a nonpartisan and nonprofit organization founded in 2007 under the support of the Women Under Forty Political Action Committee. The goal of Running Start is to encourage more women to run for political office and to prepare them for campaigning.

Jule Collins Smith Museum to honor '125 Years of Auburn Women'

By Staff Report | November 8

The 1072 Society Exhibition will showcase works by 11 female artists whose careers span the late nineteenth century through today to honor "125 Years of Auburn Women."

Auburn Magazine editor emeritus as next speaker in the 'This is Auburn Speaker Series'

By Staff Report | November 8

As a part of the university's "This is Auburn Speaker Series" Auburn Magazine's editor emeritus, Mike Jernigan will speak about George Petrie and the Auburn Creed.

Federal grand jury indicts Chuck Person on six felony counts in NCAA basketball probe; Person fired

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

A federal grand jury impaneled in New York has indicted suspended associate head basketball coach Chuck Person on six different bribery and wire fraud charges.

For the first time ever, annual BSU pageant includes women contestants

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | November 8

This year the annual Mr. BSU Pageant became the Mr. and Miss BSU Pageant with the Black Student Union's addition of women into the event.

All Florida State fraternity activities suspended after pledge dies; alcohol suspected

By Ryan Van Velzer | Sun Sentinel | November 7

Alcohol is suspected of playing a role in the death of Andrew Coffey, whose body was found Friday — the morning after a gathering of more than 50 people at a house near campus, police said Monday.

29th Annual Pumpkin Carve at Dudley Courtyard

By Bailey Murphy | Campus Writer | November 7

Students and community members crowded the Dudley Courtyard to purchase and carve pumpkins. It was a happy and family-friendly atmosphere.

Chris Hodges speaks at seventh annual Ignite Auburn Monday evening

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | November 7

Students gathered from 7-9 p.m. in the Auburn Arena for the seventh annual Ignite worship event. Ignite was hosted by the Auburn chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and this year, Ignite was supported by Church of the Highlands whose pastor, Chris Hodges, delivered the main message. “Our reason is to bring together everyone on Auburn’s campus from, you know, different churches, different organizations, and really just start a flame for Christ,” said Junior Klaudia Birkler who is majoring in public relations, “Whether it be with someone who knows about God or someone that doesn’t, we just really to bring together Auburn’s campus.” The stage was placed on one side of the stadium floor with facing seats on the court.

Auburn's Campus Kitchen strives to end food insecurity, hunger stereotypes on college campuses

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | November 6

Auburn’s chapter of The Campus Kitchen holds Auburn Family Meals each Friday, where students who are food insecure can come and take up to four free meals.

A student's journey to the AU aviation program

November 6

Caitlyn Miller is a senior in the aviation program at Auburn, but did not take a usual route getting there.

Veterans Resource Center commemorates fallen veterans on Cater Lawn

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | November 6

As part of the lead up to Veteran’s Day, the Veterans Resource Center set up 22 flags on Cater Lawn on Monday morning to commemorate veterans who have taken their own life.

REVIEW: AU Theatre's 'God of Carnage' is short and sweet

By Aidan Lambrecht | Lifestyle Writer | November 6

Though taking place inside just a single, unremarkable living room, this production of Yasmina Reza’s “God of Carnage” manages to keep its audience riveted throughout its short runtime. It is one long discussion that is at the same time stressful and awkward and funny and, above all, enjoyable.