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UPC brings The Driver Era to Auburn

By Ella Walton | Newsletter Editor and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | August 27

Students filled the parking lot across from the Gogue Performing Arts Center on Aug. 24, eagerly awaiting entry to see The Driver Era. Clad in fabric skirts, denim, band tees and cowboy boots, students quickly cleared out the free tickets to the show, with UPC giving out all tickets 20 mins after gates opened.

University holds 13th annual Fashion Event

By Sam Vise | Community Reporter | April 15

Auburn University held the 13th annual Fashion Event on Friday, April 12, at the Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum. The event was hosted by the Department of Consumer and Design Sciences within the College of Human Sciences and the Apparel Merchandising and Design Association. This year’s theme was The Silver Screen, inspired by old Hollywood glamor.

BSU Celebrates 40 Years at Auburn

February 21

Saturday, Feb. 17, the Black Student Union celebrated its 40th anniversary at Auburn University. The organization was founded in 1984, 20 years after Harold A. Franklin became the first Black student to enroll at the university. To this day, BSU continues its mission to further the interests of Black students across Auburn's campus.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | The value and role of Black fraternities in student success and retention

May 23

Ph.D. student Terrance Lewis reflects on the way his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, has impacted his undergraduate and graduate studies. He stresses the importance of NPHC sororities and fraternities for the recruitment and retention of Black students in undergraduate and graduate programs across all disciplines and campuses.

Auburn basketball announces return of Tipoff at Toomers

By Auston Kucholtz | News Writer | September 19

Auburn Athletics and the City of Auburn are bringing back Tipoff at Toomer's on Thursday, Oct. 17 to begin the 2024-25 men's and women's basketball seasons. The event is set to return to Toomer's Corner with an expanded array of festivities, including a headlining concert by country music icon Cole Swindell.

Transfer students reflect on their move to Auburn

By Landi Rutledge | News Editor | September 18

Navigating through college is already a challenge, but for transfer students, the adjustment process can pose its own unique challenges.

University releases census snapshot, confirming largest ever enrollment

By Connor Copeland | Assistant Managing Editor | September 17

Auburn University released an official snapshot of the 2024–25 enrollment factbook on Monday, marking another year of the institution’s largest student body and largest freshman class.

Mell Street Classroom Building on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017 in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn University Libraries to highlight banned books in yearly observation of “Banned Books Week”

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | September 13

In step with the American Library Association, Auburn University Libraries plans to celebrate Banned Books Week with events that honor and bring attention to books that have been banned or challenged.

Board of Trustees approve renovation projects at September meeting

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | September 12

On Sept. 6, the Auburn University Board of Trustees approved numerous new and ongoing projects. Five of the nine projects are currently in the design phase, and the estimated spending of the fiscal year 2025 budget for construction, design and planning is approximately $350.5 million.

Auburn University announces 2025 fiscal budget and increase in tuition

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | September 6

University officials announced a three percent tuition increase and other budget changes at the Sept. 6 Board of Trustees meeting.

Opelika man killed by police after forced entry of apartment

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | September 3

On the night of Sept. 2, an Opelika man was fatally shot by an Auburn police officer after the man forcibly entered an apartment. The incident is still under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

Players to watch, keys to victory against Alabama A&M

By Craig Noyes | Sports Writer | August 29

Players to watch for and keys to victory for both Auburn and Alabama A&M ahead of the season opener.

Auburn University unveils Lululemon collaboration

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | August 10

The Auburn Bookstore revealed its Auburn University and Lululemon collaboration to customers on August 8. Students, locals and Auburn fans lined themselves outside of the Haley Center as they waited for the Auburn Bookstore to open at 6:00 a.m.

Auburn, Houston announce two-year neutral site series

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | August 1

Auburn Men’s Basketball announces matchup with the Houston Cougars this upcoming regular season on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Toyota Center in Houston.

DEI office to close by mid-August

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | July 30

On the morning of July 29, Auburn University sent a schoolwide email updating students, faculty and staff about what the university is doing to comply with law SB 129. Coined the “anti-DEI bill,” SB 129 prevents state-funded universities from having an office or programs for diversity and inclusion; compelling students, employees or staff to adhere, adopt or affirm "divisive concepts"; spend federal or private funding on programs or events that uplift divisive concepts; and requires universities to enforce gendered bathrooms.

'We will not go at Auburn's pace': Campus employee union fights for living wage

By Harlee Meydrech | Editor-in-Chief | June 27

The United Campus Workers at Auburn University (UCW-AU) seeks to improve life for Auburn employees with their Living Wage Campaign. The campaign outlines a list of demands for Auburn administration in order to make life in Auburn sustainable for all employee types.