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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.”

New graduate business building named Horton-Hardgrave Hall

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | September 13

At the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new graduate business building, it was announced the building is named after former College of Business deans George Horton and Bill Hardgrave.

Trustees approve project initiation for new on-campus housing

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | September 13

With approval from the Board of Trustees, the University will begin the process of developing new on-campus housing. The University also plans to renovate the Hill and Cambridge dorms, which haven't seen major renovations in decades.

Voting for Miss Homecoming open today

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | September 13

Voting for Miss Homecoming is open today. Here is a rundown of the candidates and their platforms.

Critical Conversations Speaker Series to return with Harvard sociologist

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | September 12

The Critical Conversations Speaker Series is returning for a third year on Nov. 7 with Harvard assistant professor and author Anthony Jack who will speak about low-income college students.

jAUnt service comes under new leadership

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | September 8

The courtesy service, called jAUnt, was started in 2011 by the Office of Accessibility. Transportation Services took over operations in June.

IMPACT volunteer opportunities begin Tuesday

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | September 2

Peyton Parra, president of IMPACT, said there won’t be any changes to the sites this semester, but there was a lot of work she and the rest of the executive team put in to making adjustments over the summer.

Alumni app gives students cash for studying time

By Fred Taylor | Staff Writer | August 28

Auburn alumni have a soft launch of app that will pay students for their study time.

Student Senate votes to fund Glomerata hardware costs

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | August 27

The Glomerata, Auburn's yearbook, was in danger of not having necessary hardware at the beginning stages of its production process, but the Student Senate stepped in to pay for the costs through its reserve fund.

UPC rocks opening of new Gogue Performing Arts Center

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | August 26

Nearly 3,500 people filled the venue’s outdoor stage, in awe of groups LANY and COIN.

The Honors College is located in Cater Hall.

Honors College offers new curriculum, graduation distinctions

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | August 26

“I think the appeal of this is in terms of thinking about not only the students who are already here, but the students that we hope to recruit in the future. I think that showing them we take research seriously here, and we have this curriculum in place, will help elevate [the Honors College].”