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Seventeen faculty members honored at 2018 Faculty Awards Ceremony

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | November 14

“When we come together as colleagues to recognize and celebrate each other achievements it’s fun,” Leath said. “It seems like we don’t do it often enough, though. We get so busy that we often forget to reflect on each other’s accomplishments, but we get to do that tonight."

How to avoid date-rape drugs

By Emma McCall | Community Writer | November 14

Many know someone that has been affected by sexual assault. The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, RAINN, states an American is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds. There were 12 rapes reported in Auburn in 2016, according to city-data.com.  Lt. Jameson Presley has tips on avoiding ...

In State of the University Address, President Leath throws support behind replacing Hill dorms

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | November 14

In University President Steven Leath’s State of the University speech on Nov. 13, he threw his support behind a plan to replace the aging Hill dorms with new residence halls and discussed issues with parking and diversity.

Auburn community mourns lives lost in Pittsburgh shooting with its Jewish members

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | November 13

Religious and secular leaders gave messages of hope, diversity and love. As one community, they held candles with one another and pushed back the darkness. 

Auburn trustees to consider plan for new College of Education building

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 12

Auburn's Board of Trustees will consider a proposal Friday for a new building that would house classrooms, faculty offices and other facilities for the College of Education.

Mustaches for change: Auburn's Movember campaign

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | November 11

The stigma of male bravado often keeps male health issues from reaching a conversation point, McGettigan said. Yet with males making up four out of the five deaths by suicide, the conversation is becoming more crucial.

Raptor center to release bald eagle Saturday

By Staff Report | November 9

On Saturday, Nov. 10, Auburn University’s Southeastern Raptor Center will release a rehabilitated bald eagle at 10 a.m. at the Mt. Cheaha State Park restaurant in Delta, Alabama.

Protesters speak out against Sessions firing, new acting attorney general

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | November 8

The protesters Thursday said the new oversight — by someone with a history of criticizing the probe — could negatively affect the independence of the investigation. Whitaker has written critically of Mueller's investigation.

Small changes can make sustainable living easier

By Mallory Pitts | Lifestyle Writer | November 8

Although living sustainably might seem like a large undertaking, Nelson and Parrish insist that even the smallest, seemingly insignificant actions can make the biggest impact.

Students try food from all around the world at ISO's annual International Peace Dinner

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | November 7

People of different cultures sat with people they have never met and exchanged their stories and backgrounds.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigns at Trump's request

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 7

Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who was previously Alabama's junior senator, has resigned from his post as the nation's top law enforcement officer.

Lisa Pierce chooses to live in a shack

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | November 7

“It’s eerie to be sitting in there and to hear the sound of the tarp flapping back and forth," Pierce said. "And then you’ve got the wind, kind of the gusts that would come in and kind of rock the shack a little bit because it’s sitting on that trailer."

November 6

Tom Whatley wins third term in Alabama Senate

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor

Senator Tom Whatley has kept his seat in the Alabama Senate after a win against Democrat Nancy Bendinger in the close race for Senate District 24 Tuesday night.  Whatley ran for his third term in office, while Bendinger began her political career with the Senate race. Bendinger, a real estate agent ...

November 6

Steve Marshall wins first full term as attorney general

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor

Marshall is sitting at 64.8 percent of the vote with 22 of 67 counties reporting at time of publishing, according to the secretary of state’s website.  

John Merrill wins another term as Alabama's secretary of state

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 6

Merrill has served as Alabama’s secretary of state since 2015. Before that he served as the representative for Alabama House District 62, which includes Tuscaloosa, where he settled after attending the University of Alabama.

Auburn alumus Will Ainsworth is Alabama's next lieutenant governor

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 6

The Auburn graduate who brought a fiberglass tiger to a press conference is Alabama's next lieutenant governor.  Republican Will Ainsworth has won the race for lieutenant governor, filling the vacancy that was last left by newly re-elected Governor Kay Ivey. The office has been vacant since 2017.  Ainsworth ...

Voters approve Ten Commandments, pro-life constitutional amendments

By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | November 6

Alabama voters approved four constitutional amendments Tuesday night, including one that purports to give public officials the authority to display the Ten Commandments on public property. Another amendment that essentially declares Alabama a "pro-life" state also appears headed to passage.

Kay Ivey, an Auburn alumna, wins first full term as Alabama governor

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 6

Republican Gov. Kay Ivey easily won her first full term as governor Tuesday night, sailing past her Democratic challenger Walt Maddox, the mayor of Tuscaloosa.