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University prepares for arrival of COVID vaccines

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | December 10

Auburn University is beginning to make decisions about how to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to the campus community as they become available, and it has several ultra-cold freezers for storage.

AU may employ people to remind others of COVID guidelines

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | December 6

In a town hall meeting with faculty, Provost Bill Hardgrave said that the University could enlist student workers and faculty to supervise campus to remind people to adhere to Auburn's COVID-19 guidelines.

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Auburn wins home opener, ties SEC 3-pointer record against South Alabama

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | December 4

Coming off a rough shooting performance against UCF, Auburn tied the SEC record for 3-pointers made in a game on Friday night en route to a 90-81 victory over South Alabama.

Students engineer water systems in developing nations

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | November 30

Members of Auburn Engineers Without Borders developed a simple, gravity-powered irrigation system in Bolivia which will likely triple the crop yield of the community, among projects in other nations.

Auburn moving forward: 'You gotta be big boys'

By Mattison Allen | November 28

“You gotta be big boys,” Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn said. “You’ve got to take it like a man. We’ve got two games left. This is an unusual season obviously. We’ll need to rebound like we did earlier in the season. It’s a grind, but that’s just part of it."

Class documents history in Shorter, Alabama

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | November 24

For the past two years, students have partnered with the town of Shorter, Alabama, on different projects with economic and cultural impact.

Auburn basketball to forgo postseason play in 2020-21

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | November 22

Auburn men's basketball will not be taking part in any postseason play during the 2020-21 season, the program announced via a press release on Sunday.

Auburn dedicates Harold D. Melton Student Center

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | November 20

Auburn University's core student union building is now known as the Harold D. Melton Student Center after an official dedication ceremony was held on Friday, Nov. 20.

Bill Hardgrave, Auburn University Provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, has led much of the University's coronavirus response.

Provost responds to spring apprehension from faculty

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | November 19

Following a tense meeting of the University's Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Provost Bill Hardgrave took questions from faculty members and said his office will work to resolve Auburn AAUP recommendations for spring 2021.

SGA senate overrules Huntley's veto on bill to shorten elections

By Destini Ambus | Campus Reporter | November 17

The bill SGA President Ada Ruth Huntley opposed will change the SGA election period length and passed quietly on the senate floor at last week's meeting on Nov. 9.

Veterans march to UA this year in Operation Iron Ruck

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | November 15

Operation Iron Ruck aims to raise awareness for veteran suicide, with student veterans from Auburn and UA marching to Tuscaloosa this year on Nov. 25 ahead of the Iron Bowl.

‘Shocked and disappointed’: Professors respond with alarm, concern to spring 2021 plans

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | November 12

At a special meeting of Auburn University faculty led by the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, professors had numerous criticisms on the University's handling of the pandemic and spring plans.

International Dinner Club gives locals a taste of the world

By Nicole Lee | Campus Writer | November 11

The International Dinner Club emerged in response to few culturally rich dining options around Auburn, growing into a way for members to gather and share meals with worldwide dishes.

Second annual State of the City Address tells of Auburn's triumphs in 2020

By Elise Sappington | Community Reporter | November 10

Mayor Ron Anders commended the community for its efforts to combat COVID-19 and remembered those who died.

SEC postpones Auburn-Mississippi State game

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | November 9

The Auburn and Mississippi State game scheduled for Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests within the Mississippi State program, the SEC announced on Monday.

Crowd gathers to celebrate Joe Biden call in presidential election

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | November 7

Supporters of Joe Biden and the Democratic Party gathered at Toomer's Corner around 12:30 p.m. after several major news outlets called Biden to win the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

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Green-thumbed students grow organic gardens

By Nicole Lee | Campus Writer | November 6

Auburn's Organic Garden Club aims to use completely natural methods of gardening to grow produce that retains maximum healthiness and lacks harmful chemicals typical of non-organically grown foods.

College Republicans, Democrats watch results

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor and Destini Ambus | Campus Reporter | November 5

The Auburn University College Republicans and College Democrats hosted individual watch parties on Tuesday, Nov. 3 to see the results called in throughout election night.

Auburn dominates LSU 48-11; first win in series since 2016

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | October 31

In the 55th edition of the Tiger Bowl between Auburn and LSU, the Auburn offense rolled with the theme of Halloween on Saturday as it terrorized the LSU defense in the 48-11 win. The win marked the largest margin of victory for any team in the all-time series since its inception in 1901.

Office of Sustainability scales down for safety

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | October 30

Auburn University's Office of Sustainability has seen changes in its events this semester. An informational event replaced its usual sustainability picnic, and during its Oscillation Transia Film Festival, the director greeted guests over Zoom.