News

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].”

No more textbooks for J&M Bookstore

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | August 24

The decision was a long time coming. In recent years, textbook sales have been dwindling with the rise of online retailers like Amazon.

UPC bringing Cody Ko, Noel Miller to campus

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | August 23

YouTube stars and stand-up comedians Cody Ko and Noel Miller will be coming to campus for UPC's Fall Comedian staple event.

Miss Homecoming Top 5 announced

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | August 21

The 2019 Miss Homecoming Top 5 are Alison Beverly, Caroline Matthews, Sophie Brint, Mary Stewart and Maggie Hightower.

Taylor Wesley hugs Aubie after being named Miss Homecoming. San Jose State at Auburn on Oct. 3.

Miss Homecoming Top 20 announced

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | August 20

After the traditional callouts on Cater Lawn were cancelled due to weather concerns, Miss Homecoming Top 20 was announced electronically.

'It's not an accurate depiction': More to the Princeton Review rankings than student happiness

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | August 19

Auburn was ranked the No. 1 college or university in student happiness, but that’s not the entire story. The Princeton Review’s annual rankings also had Auburn at No. 5 in LGBT-unfriendly and No. 9 in little class/race interaction, indicating to student leaders that a cultural shift is needed on campus.

Sororities welcome nearly 1,500 women on Bid Day 2019

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | August 17

The doors flew open in the next minute as the newly-welcomed sisters burst out and around the corner to the Village dorms, eager to revel in the celebration with attending parents.

Changes to parking services for upcoming year

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | July 30

The changes to parking services this year include an addition of 1,000 new spots, an increase in fees for parking in a restricted area and a change in registration procedure. Also, parking services will now make announcements via social media instead of mass emails.