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UPC hosts Welcome Week block party

August 25

Auburn’s University Program Council, UPC, hosted their annual block party on Thursday as a part of welcoming students back to campus.

Alpha Phi Alpha prepares for Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant

By Samantha Strunk | Staff Writer and Natalie Beckerink | August 24

On Wednesday night, August 23rd, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity Treasurer and Pageant Coordinator Christian Elom led an interest meeting regarding the fraternity’s annual Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant.

Auburn Miss Homecoming Top 5 candidates announced

By Campus Staff | August 24

Below are the Top 5 Miss Homecoming candidates: Candace Mulherin Kayla Warner Morgan Gaston Nicole Finley Camille Smith

University asks fans not to roll Toomer's Oaks

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | August 24

The University is asking Auburn fans not to roll the two main oak trees on Toomer's Corner this year.

Opelika police warn about man impersonating officer

By Staff Report | August 24

Earlier this morning, the Opelika Police Department received a complaint of impersonating a police officer from a woman driving on North Uniroyal Road, according to a release from the department. At approximately 12:45 a.m., the victim saw white a Dodge Charger behind her, which then turned on blue strobe lights in the car.

Emmy-nominated Tituss Burgess to take part in Tiger Talk Aug. 31

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | August 23

A famous high tenor voice will be singing its way to Auburn University this fall.

SGA launches new football ticketing website

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | August 23

With the help of the Office of Information Technology and Auburn Athletics, Auburn SGA will launch their new ticketing website Thursday, August 24. 

No hate welcome here: President, SGA and diversity officer speak out against racism, bigotry

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-Chief and Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | August 23

College campuses across the United States have become the focal points of a growing trend of alt-right and white nationalist propaganda.

Make Music Day brings 'harmony' to the community

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | August 23

Make Music Day connected musicians of all ages, both professional and amateur, to perform Sister Hazel's 1997 song, "All for You" along with the band members, Ken Block and Drew Copeland.

Counter-petition to keep LGBT flag in Auburn High classroom receives over 3,700 signatures

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | August 23

In a petition passed around Auburn High School Friday, students and parents of students requested that a rainbow LGBTQ pride flag flying in a teacher’s classroom be removed.

Auburn announces gameday enhancements

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | August 23

Tiger fans will experience a multitude of changes in and around Jordan-Hare.

Auburn gathers to watch the first total solar eclipse in decades

By Cole McCauley | Staff Writer | August 23

It's rare to see this kind of crowd of Auburn men and women in any event that doesn't involve sports.

Top 20 Miss Homecoming candidates announced

By Cole McCauley | Campus Writer | August 22

Tuesday evening on the back steps of Cater, the time for Homecoming returned.

UPC releases fall events calendar

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Editor | August 22

The University Program Council has released their fall events calendar including an appearance by comedian Titus Burgess and showings of Wonder Woman and Spider-Man: Homecoming on the Green Space.

City app gives a peek at available downtown parking

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | August 22

Before heading out tonight and circling the downtown streets for ages trying to find a free parking space, the City of Auburn has a new tool that may be helpful.

Boston U student who attended white nationalist rally says he has been admitted to Auburn, will transfer in the spring

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | August 22

Fuentes said he has been accepted to Auburn and will be transferring in the spring after receiving what he said were death threats in Boston.

Rising alt-right figure Nicholas Fuentes was admitted to Auburn but will need to reapply

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | August 22

Fuentes will need to reapply for the spring semester as admission is valid solely for the semester for which it is offered.

Students swarm Mell Classroom Building on opening day

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | August 22

The Mell Street Classroom building, after nearly seven years of planning, design and construction finally opened in front of (and connected to) RBD Library.