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University will allow some students to remain in dorms; most will need to leave

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | March 13

Auburn University Housing will allow some students to stay in their dorms during the COVID-19 campus closure, but most will have to retrieve belongings in their room on Sunday March 15 between 12 and 4 p.m. and not return while campus is closed, per an AU email.

Judge revokes Bramblett suspect's bond

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | December 18

The teen arrested in connection with the death of Rod and Paula Bramblett had his bond revoked and will be heading to rehab.

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Pride organization responds to US Senate candidate's comments about Christmas parade participation

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor and Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | December 9

U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville took to Facebook Monday morning to denounce local LGBTQ organization Pride on The Plains' participation in Saturday’s Christmas Parade in Opelika.

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Suspect in Aniah Blanchard case arrested in Florida

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | November 8

The suspect wanted in the missing person case of Aniah Blanchard was arrested in Florida on Friday.

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Malzahn updates Auburn's bye-week injury report

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | November 7

"For a lot of our top guys, it's been a very physical stretch and so we're healing these guys up."

No time frame set to name University president

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | November 3

Over four months after former Auburn President Steven Leath and the University decided to part ways, still no time frame has been set to name a permanent successor.

Coffee Cat's featured artist Chloé Covin is recognized for fiber art

Local artist finds inspiration for art through hardship

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | November 1

Covin is an Auburn resident who twists and knots pieces of fiber in macramé wall hangings and stitches embroidery on fabric while meditating to simultaneously create her art and calm her mind.

University moving closer to Football Performance Center

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | October 28

Auburn is moving closer to its Football Performance Center as the Board of Trustees authorized the president to consult a pair of architecture firms on Monday.

AU faculty receives $3 million grant to educate students on how to study climate change

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | October 28

A team at Auburn has received a $3 million grant to educate students how to research climate change and its impacts.

Lauren Bradford at first Auburn Family Table event

New initiative hopes to foster relationships at mealtimes without phones

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | October 25

Last year’s Miss Auburn UniversityLauren Bradford helped start an initiative encourages students to come together for meals, leaving their phones behind.

Local coffee shop moves to Dean Road

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | October 21

Local coffee shop, The Bean, is moving locations. In the coming months, the business will be expanding to a larger storefront on Dean Road.

UPC bringing David Dobrik to campus

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | October 20

YouTube personality David Dobrik will be featured in the Student Activities Center on Nov. 12 at 8 p.m.

Sen. Doug Jones speaks to Auburn students, community about impeachment and tensions in Turkey

By Trice Brown | Assistant Campus Editor | October 8

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones spoke to students and community members on Auburn’s campus about the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump and the Alabama Republican Party’s call for him to support the popular opinion among his constituents.

Man charged with rape following investigation of reported sexual assault of Auburn student

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | October 8

A 27-year-old man from Ft. Bragg was charged with five counts of 1st degree rape following an investigation into a sexual assault claim by a 19-yer-old Auburn University student.

Students celebrate annual Hey Day

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | October 3

“I think college is really different because you’re not with your family all the time, so the people on campus become your family, and this is a really cool way to do that.”

Fifth annual Black Alumni Weekend begins Thursday

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | September 25

The set of events will begin with a panel of alumni for students to attend, which Hutchins said will be a great way for alumni to personally interact with current students.

Miss Homecoming 2019 sets record for voter turnout

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | September 17

For the first time in the history of Miss Homecoming, the voter turnout exceeded 10,000. This year also set the record for percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot.

New engineering building holds dedication ceremony

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | September 16

“The building will be for collaboration and active learning for future generations of Auburn students.”

SGA initiative allows students to ask faculty, staff to free lunches to build relationships

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | September 16

Flunch is an SGA initiative that allows students to ask professors, administrators or other faculty and staff to a free lunch, paid for by the University, to foster more personal relationships.

Mary Stewart reacts to winning 2019 Miss Homecoming

By Jordan Burkes | Campus Writer | September 14

“My thoughts were, ‘whatever happens, it’s been such a blessing to be a part of it, it will be fine.' And then it just happened so fast. There was no time to prepare myself at all.”