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Georgia Supreme Court justice, first African-American SGA president to speak at commencement

By Staff Report | December 11

Presiding Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia and former Student Government Association president, Harold Melton, will speak to 1,683 graduates on Dec.

Joe Hanna to serve as interim dean of Harbert College of Business

By Staff Report | December 8

The University's Harbert College of Business will soon be lead by faculty member and administrator Joe Hanna.

Alabama Water Watch celebrates 25 years of service

By Staff Report | December 8

For the past 25 years, an Auburn University-based group of devoted citizens has watched over and protected Alabama's miles of rivers and streams.  Founded in 1992 thanks to federal grant money through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Alabama Water Watch monitors these waterways in order to improve both water quality and water policy. In their quarter-century of service, Alabama Water Watch monitors 132,000 miles of rivers and streams, 300 species of freshwater fish, crayfish, snails, turtles and mussels, more than any other state.  “Many people didn’t think we would last a year because they thought Alabamians were not interested in their water or their environment,” said Bill Deutsch, Alabama Water Watch co-founder and research fellow emeritus in Auburn University’s School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences. Deutsch directed Alabama Water Watch for its first 22 years and remains heavily involved in the association.

Community night held at museum shines light on diversity through the spirit of music

By Patrick Dunning | Campus Writer | December 8

Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art held its first biannual community night, placing emphasis on diversity within the Auburn community. An event set aside to celebrate the differences and come together to relate.

CADC team awarded largest HUD grant in University history

By Staff Report | December 7

The $635,000 HUD grant will be used to develop housing solutions for people with disabilities and aging in place.

Dave Eggers: 'The Circle' is a warning

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | December 7

His book, "The Circle," follows a "bright-eyed" young woman as she finds her way in a dystopian society in which privacy has negative connotations and going off the grid is no easy feat.

Cross-Cultural Center for Excellence

By William Finney | Campus Writer | December 5

The Cross-Cultural Center for Excellence has brought several members of the local Muscogee Creek Nation to with the students of Auburn University, as well as share their culture.

Jule Collins celebrates diversity with community event this holiday season

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | December 5

The Jule Collins Museum of Art is putting on an event titled “Community Night: A Celebration of Diversity.” There, the Auburn Family will come together will different cultures and learn and celebrate everyone.

Founding members of Auburn Gay and Lesbian Association commended by SGA

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | December 5

At the final student senate meeting of the semester, members of SGA voted yes on a commendation for the founding members of the Auburn Gay and Lesbian Association, or AGLA.

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.