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Elizabeth Warren proposes canceling student loan debt, free public college

By Los Angeles Times | April 22

The proposal would cancel up to $50,000 in debt for people with annual household income under $100,000. Beyond that income threshold, smaller amounts of debt would be canceled, but no one with more than $250,000 in household income would be eligible.

Grammy award-winning artists to headline Gogue Performing Arts Center Grand Opening Festival

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | April 22

The Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center will host a concert featuring Grammy Award winners Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at the Ampitheatre at the City of Auburn Lawn and Porch on Friday, Aug. 23, at 8 p.m.

Summer renovations of dining facilities, new dining plan option finalized

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | April 22

The Auburn Board of Trustees finalized a project to renovate on-campus dining, add another Chick-fil-A and allow more time on to change students' dining plan.

Auburn groups adopt pediatric ward in Ghana

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | April 19

"Their smiles were infectious. The hugs, laughs, and warm reception will be with me for a long time. It makes you wonder, how so many people with so little can be so grateful.

Auburn's public relations program ranked third in nation

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | April 19

“I was so surprised at how many graduates reached out to me to say they were really excited that we were recognized,” Knight said. “I think it’s because they knew the work was great because so many of them are working in the industry."

Weather alert: Severe weather possible Thursday night into Friday morning

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | April 18

The weather service in Birmingham warns damaging straight line winds and tornadoes are the primary threat in the Auburn and Lee County area. The storms are possible in the region between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Protestors interrupt CIA Director Gina Haspel's national security forum at Auburn University

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 18

A pair of protestors interrupted CIA Director Gina Haspel's national security forum on Thursday morning at Auburn University. The protestors were immediately escorted, and the rest of her talk consisted of the current state of affairs in intelligence and her interactions with Auburn alumni in the field.

Auburn honors students, organizations at seventh annual Involvement Awards

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | April 16

The red carpet was rolled out on Tuesday night in front of the Student Center Ballroom once again for the 2018-2019 Involvement Awards.

The Auburn Circle celebrates another publication with their biannual SNAPS event

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | April 16

Students had the opportunity to showcase their various written pieces for the Auburn community at SNAPS, the Auburn Circle’s magazine release event.

New partnership lowers tuition for Southern Union students

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 15

Auburn University and Southern Union State Community College have agreed to a partnership that makes Auburn more affordable for transfer students.

SEC dissolves student athletic recruiters

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | April 15

Due to a piece of legislation passed by the SEC, Auburn will no longer be able to have student-athletic recruiters for prospective athletes.

'It's going to shape Auburn': University holds groundbreaking ceremony for culinary science center

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | April 14

“So much of life’s problems can be solved by people sitting down together, sharing a meal and talking about their problems and creating an environment [where] solutions can be found.”

'It was not kind to Auburn': Board of Trustees express disapproval of Gov. Kay Ivey's proposed budget

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 14

The Auburn University Board of Trustees expressed disapproval at the recent state budget proposed by Gov. Kay Ivey.

Bruce Pearl agrees to five-year extension with Auburn

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | April 12

After the best year in program history, Auburn has agreed with men's basketball head coach Bruce Pearl to a new five-year contract set at $3.8 million a year.

Student reports sexual assault in on-campus residence

By Staff Report | April 12

An Auburn student reported Friday that she was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance in her residence Thursday night.

Board of Trustees approves project to bring 600 on-campus parking spaces

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 12

The board of trustees approved an initiation project to add 600 on-campus parking spots in addition to the parking lot being added at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center.

'The most famous Miss Auburn there was': Bessie the Cow

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 12

“It started out as just a little joke, and it just snowballed into something we never thought would happen."

Student reports she was drugged at fraternity party

By Staff Report | April 11

A student reported today that she believes she was involuntarily given in her drink at a fraternity last Thursday night.

University to host groundbreaking ceremony for culinary science center on Friday

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | April 11

Auburn University has been planning a new Culinary Center for campus for close to 15 years. Students can expect a new groundbreaking culinary center in 2021 thanks to funding by the Rane family to begin construction.

Nobel laureate takes stance against allowing research to be intellectual property

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | April 11

“It skews research towards things that happen to be monetizable, and makes things that aren’t monetizable downplayed,” Smith said.