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Students unite to celebrate Creed Day

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | January 25

On Jan. 25, Auburn celebrated Creed Day, a day which many view as a way to uphold the values the Auburn family should strive to live by.

President Roberts announces formation of new diversity, equity and inclusion committee

By Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | January 16

On Friday, Jan. 13, Auburn University President Christopher Roberts announced the formation of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, the newest iteration of groups designated to improving diversity on campus.

Two arrested for possession of destructive device

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | December 8

Two men were arrested after authorities discovered a destructive device in their possession on Thursday night.

Tigers eliminated from postseason, earn first second-round wins

By Callie Stanford | Sports Editor | December 3

In the second round of the NCAA Tournament, Auburn lost 3-2 to Houston while capturing its first ever wins in the Round of 32.

Auburn upsets Creighton in five-set thriller, advances to second round

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | December 3

The Tigers, one of the last four teams in the field of 64, upset fourth-seeded Creighton in a five-set thriller that did nothing to faze the young Auburn team.

Spicer's Music celebrates ten years in business

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | December 2

Spicer's Music celebrated a decade in business on Dec. 1, a landmark that many businesses strive to reach. Co-owner Tim Spicer credited the hard work of his employees for the store's unexpected success.

Freeze announced as head football coach at Auburn

By Callie Stanford | Sports Editor | November 28

On Monday, Nov. 28, Auburn announced the hiring of Hugh Freeze to fill the vacant head coaching position.

ALEA investigating death in APD custody

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | November 28

The Auburn Police Department is currently under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency for the death of an individual in their custody.

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Rural Studio seeks to revive Alabama's rural spaces

By Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | November 27

As Alabama's population increasingly congregates in urban areas, the state's rural towns have mostly experienced a slow but steady decline. An Auburn University program aims to reverse that trend.

Chef opens Auburn restaurant in honor of mother

By Bri Johnson | News writer | November 25

After a lifetime of being taught to love food by his mother, local chef and Vintage 2298 owner Randall Baldwin decided to enter the culinary industry after leaving the Marine Corps. He then opened his new restaurant to honor her memory.

New Boykin Community Center health center works to provide care throughout Auburn

By David Coomer | News Writer | November 24

The recently opened Boykin Community Center's health clinic is working to provide care throughout Auburn and is working with several colleges at Auburn University to do so.

Auburn professor conducts research on mental health in prisons

By Diane Pham | News Writer | November 23

Timothy Edgemon, assistant professor of sociology and criminology at Auburn, has been working to study the effects of the prison system on inmates' mental health.

Auburn and Bama come together for those struggling with food insecurity

By Bri Johnson | News writer | November 22

On Friday, Nov. 18, Beat Bama Food Drive revealed the total weight of their food drive donations which weighed in at over 1 million pounds between Auburn and the University of Alabama.

After 53 years, Campus Barber Shop leaves downtown Auburn

After 53 years, Campus Barber Shop to leave downtown Auburn

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | November 20

After occupying the same downtown Auburn location since 1969, Campus Barber Shop will be moving to its new location at University Crossing Shopping Center on East University Drive by the first week of December.

"Happiness should be worth the risk": Spectrum holds Trans Day of Remembrance

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | November 19

On Friday, Auburn Spectrum held a vigil at the Auburn University Memorial Garden to recognize the Trans Day of Remembrance in memory of those who lost their lives in the past year to bigotry and gender-based violence.

Ron Anders delivers fourth annual State of the City address

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | November 17

On Wednesday night, Mayor Ron Anders delivered remarks about Auburn's accomplishments over the last year.

Auburn City Council approves upgrades to recreation facilities

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | November 16

On Tuesday, the Auburn City Council approved the installation of air conditioning units at the Brown Recreation Center and the Boykin Community Center gymnasiums. The Council also approved the purchase 624 96-gallon garbage carts and 624 96-gallon recycling carts.