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Governor issues state of emergency for Alabama

By Staff Report | January 28

The National Weather Service has not issued any warnings for Lee County as of 3:30 p.m. on Monday.

College of Human Sciences to offer new philanthropy and nonprofit studies major in fall

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | January 27

""“Philanthropy and nonprofit studies was already offered as a minor and came from our women’s philanthropy program,” said Louisa Wood, College of Human Sciences student services coordinator. “It was doing extremely well, so we decided to go ahead and make a change.”

Police identify man arrested Thursday on campus after foot pursuit

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | January 25

The foot pursuit and the arrest happened during prime class time Thursday, and dozens of students witnessed the dramatic incident. At some points, police had weapons drawn during the chase.

Gas tax, prisons, higher ed funding: Auburn lawmakers preview the 2019 legislative session

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | January 25

The Legislature recently held its organizational session, and lawmakers will return to Montgomery in March to get to work. On the agenda: a gas tax and a massive plan to build or lease new prisons.

Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority returns to campus

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | January 24

After a three-year suspension, Auburn’s Kappa Chi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, a historically black National Pan-Hellenic Council sorority, has returned to campus.

Police arrest man near Student Center after traffic stop leads to foot chase

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | January 24

The vehicle stopped after a "brief pursuit," police said, and a 25-year-old man from Macon County attempted to flee on foot. When officers caught up to him, he resisted arrest.

Preparing for the worst: Shutdown may soon affect housing, food assistance in Auburn

By Eduardo Medina | Enterprise Editor | January 24

Their homes could soon be at the mercy of the country’s longest government shutdown — so long as the stalemate in Congress stands and funding for housing and urban development remains dry.

Jule Collins Smith Museum names new director

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | January 23

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art has announced Cynthia B. Malinick as its new director and chief curator, aiming toward enhancing cultural influence.

Coming soon to Auburn: Another Broken Egg Café

By Carrie Johnson | Lifestyle Writer | January 23

Another Broken Egg Café is coming soon to Auburn and opening its location near the Bent Creek exit for Highway 85.

AUDM tries to raise $100,000 in two-day final push ahead of main event

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | January 23

Fundraise the Roof is Auburn University Dance Marathon’s last big push ahead of the main event in a couple weeks. The goal is to raise $100,000 toward the pledge on just Wednesday and Thursday.

'Our silence makes us vulnerable': Bryan Stevenson on the need to acknowledge racial injustice

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | January 23

Recognizing the past, Stevenson said, is imperative to move forward.

New IFC executive board looking to build on collaborative, inclusive efforts of past year

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | January 22

As the new year rings in, the Auburn Interfraternity Council rings anew with it, accompanied by a new executive board taking a fresh approach to the prior board’s unitive endeavors.

Auburn senior, recent graduate named finalists for prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship

By Staff Report | January 22

Mina Narayanan, senior in software engineering, and Josiah Brown, 2017 Auburn graduate, have been named finalists for the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

EDITORIAL | Performing Arts Center next great thing for Auburn

By Spring 2019 Editorial Board | January 19

The Gogue Performing Arts Center is a means of community outreach for the University and will undoubtedly be a cultural hub for Auburn.

'To believe is to lead:' Tim Tebow shares what it means to be a leader at Delta Speaker Series

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | January 17

“Belief is something that is so powerful that it can transform a life,” Tebow said. "It can change oneself and all those surrounding, but you need to believe it, not hope it. Hope is not a strategy."

Cheap eats: ALDI coming to Opelika

By Ellie Falconer | Community Writer | January 17

Customers are encouraged to bring their own shopping bags and rent shopping carts by providing a quarter and receiving the 25 cents back upon return of the cart. ALDI does this to save the customer money and conserve resources. 

Auburn alumna who founded Iraq's first 'green building' company to co-chair World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | January 17

Basima Abdulrahman, a Fulbright scholar, is set to co-chair the major international meeting that brings global leaders in business and government from around the world to Switzerland from Jan. 22 to Jan. 25.

'There’s always a domino effect:' The impacts of the federal shutdown on Auburn research

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | January 17

Grant proposals won’t be processed. New awards will be delayed. Funds may run out. And the University won’t be able to invoice for some federal projects.