Coronavirus

City Council meetings return in-person, other city meetings to follow

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | March 25

The Council will begin meeting in-person starting on April 6.

EAMC holds remembrance for COVID patients

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | March 25

One year after the first COVID patient entered the hospital, EAMC held a ceremony both to remember the patients who died and to celebrate the patients who survived.

AU reports downward trends across COVID data, 8 new cases

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | March 23

Auburn University reported 8 new COVID-19 cases but saw no sentinel tests return a positive result for the fourth consecutive week and no students in quarantine or isolation housing.

Looking back: A year in a pandemic

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 12

We decided to look back and compile some of the biggest stories from the past year. Because while it may have felt like life was put on hold, the news didn’t stop.

Masks to remain on as AU reports 13 COVID-19 cases

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | March 10

Auburn University reported 13 new COVID-19 cases between March 1-7 and said it will maintain mask and distancing guidelines on campus regardless of vaccination status.

Bama Tracker compiles COVID-19 data for Alabama

By Chris Divelbiss | Writer | March 5

David Marconnet created Bama Tracker to compile the state's COVID-19 data starting in March 2020.

Ivey extends Safer At Home Order through April 9

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | March 4

Ivey included a mask mandate in the extended Safer At Home Order, promising that it will be removed after April 9.

Quarantine brings people to the kitchen

By Collins Keith | Podcast Editor | March 3

Quarantine gave people the time to self reflect and to learn new skills. One way students have escaped boredom and saved money during quarantine was by cooking.

Auburn reports 16 COVID-19 cases on campus

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | March 2

A total of 16 COVID-19 cases were reported on campus the week of Feb. 22–28. This is a slight increase over the previous week's 12 cases.

AU receives more vaccines, enough for those awaiting second dose

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 1

Auburn University has received more doses of the Moderna vaccine.

University received 700 vaccines last week, Med Clinic director says

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 25

Auburn University received 700 new doses of the COVID-19 vaccine last Friday afternoon, according to Dr. Fred Kam, director of the AU Medical Clinic.

AU raises event attendance limit to 100

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 24

Events with up to 100 attendees will be allowed once again at Auburn University starting March 1.

AU reports 12 new COVID cases, third lowest number since August

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | February 23

Auburn University has reported its lowest number of COVID-19 cases since students returned for the spring semester in January and its third lowest number since August.

AU Archives preserves pandemic relics

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | February 19

The AUnique Time project collects COVID-related items, documents, photos and experiences pertaining to the Auburn Family and the local Auburn community.

University pauses vaccinations as supply runs out

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | February 18

Auburn University announced on Thursday that they would be pausing their vaccination programs due to a lack of first and second doses. It is unclear when they will be able to restart the process.

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AU to allow max capacity in classrooms for fall 2021

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 18

Auburn University officials are planning for a “typical” semester in fall 2021, including allowing full capacity in classrooms.

University 'proactive' in vaccine distribution

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | February 17

Auburn University’s Medical Clinic, under the direction of Dr. Fred Kam, has been planning vaccine acquisition and distribution since October of last year.