News

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.

'Pups On the Plains' finds foster homes for dogs

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | November 6

Two Auburn sophomores who saw the need at a local animal shelter have now rescued and helped find foster homes for 10 dogs.

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.

Acre seeks help finding man who ripped up landscaping lights

By Staff Report | November 6

The owner, David Bancroft, is offering a free meal for two for any help finding the person who ripped up the lights.

Braden Smith, Aidan Marshall named SEC Players of the Week

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | November 6

Auburn senior right guard Braden Smith and true freshman punter Aidan Marshall have been named SEC Offensive Lineman and SEC Freshman of the Week, respectively, announced by the conference Monday morning. Smith tallied a season-high 13 blocks, including eight that resulted in either a first down or a touchdown.

People of Auburn: Clearice Roney gets to know Auburn students, community

By Hunter Reardon | Community Writer | November 6

There’s a woman at the Chick-fil-A on Magnolia that everybody seems to know.

Kickoff time, TV channel announced for Auburn vs. Louisiana-Monroe

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | November 6

The Tigers' kickoff time against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks is set for 3 p.m. CT on ESPN2, announced Monday afternoon.

Gov. Ivey orders flags at half-staff after Texas shooting

By Staff Report | November 6

The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Thursday.

26 dead in Texas church shooting, with children among the victims

By Matt Pearce and John Savage | Los Angeles Times | November 6

Worshippers had filed in for their weekly song and prayer service at First Baptist Church on Sunday when a man clad in black, wearing a tactical vest and carrying an AR-15-style assault rifle, pulled into the parking lot, got out and opened fire.

Son follows father's legacy as restaurant owner

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | November 5

At first glance, there does not seem to be much in common between the Opelika coffee shop Side Track, and Bizilia’s Cafe in downtown Auburn.

Handball brings Olympians to the Auburn community

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | November 5

Auburn receives students from all over the country and internationally who are interested in playing for the handball team. In addition to students, the team receives players who live and work in the Auburn community.

Alumni Association celebrates 125 years of Auburn women with commemoration events

By Staff Report | November 5

To commemorate 125 years of Auburn Women the Auburn Alumni Association hosted two major events including a formal luncheon and black-tie gala dinner.

No. 14 Auburn cruises past Texas A&M behind Stidham, Johnson

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | November 5

A blocked punt TD headlined a 35-14 Auburn run to end the game.

Auburn Women's Club hosts their first Art Walk

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | November 5

The Auburn Women’s Club brought together talented artists from the community at their first Art Walk on Saturday at their historic antebellum cottage.

Auburn chefs come together to support Puerto Rico

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | November 4

The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center held a fundraiser on Thursday to benefit those in Puerto Rico impacted by Hurricane Irma.

Ignite Auburn will host seventh annual worship event Monday

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Editor | November 4

The event will take place on Monday, Nov. 6 in the Auburn Arena at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening an hour prior.

The brains behind the Be Well Hut buttons

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | November 4

The Be Well Hut is a student-led initiative under the Health Promotion and Wellness Services. Found on the Haley Concourse every Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hutters distribute buttons sporting health-related puns or other health-focused quips to passing students.