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11 die in gunman's attack on Pittsburgh synagogue

By David G. Savage | Los Angeles Times and Matt Pearce | Los Angeles Times | October 27

The shooting, which began shortly before 10 a.m. EDT, was probably "the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the history of the United States" and is a worrying new peak in violence against Jewish Americans in recent years, according to the Anti-Defamation League, which has monitored anti-Semitism in the U.S. for more than a century.

Federal authorities detain one person in connection with suspicious packages

By Noah Bierman | Los Angeles Times | October 26

Earlier Friday, the FBI found two more packages with suspicious devices — sent to New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and to former Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper — while Trump attempted to downplay the seriousness of the acts of terrorism as a political ploy intended to help Democrats.

Ibtihaj Muhammad shares experiences as a Muslim-American woman in the world of fencing

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | October 26

 "I found that in fencing, people challenge my existence in the sport," Muhammad said. "As a religious minority and an ethnic minority in a very white sport, there was a lot of pushback."

Michael Waller shares stories and lessons at CLA speaker series

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | October 25

“Just by working hard at something I loved, writing and storytelling, by passionately pursuing an activity I loved I was able to establish some credentials that opened a few extra professional doors for me and strengthened a skillset that would benefit me down the road although in ways I did not imagine at the time,” Waller said.

Despite no ocular melanoma cancer cluster at Auburn, survivors aren't giving up research efforts

October 25

A study conducted by the Alabama Department of Public Health did not find rates of cancer higher than the number of cases that would be expected. But local survivors say they are not giving up their efforts.

Student political groups go back and forth at The Great Debate

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | October 24

“Some areas I felt like should have been covered a little bit more,” Mills said. “But they did a good job of covering things at the very topical level. I do think they could have gone a little more in-depth. I think it was because of their age or experience or what not.”

The spooky side of Auburn

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | October 24

  Auburn as a city and a college has such a long history, so it wouldn’t be too surprising if some of the people from that history stuck around.  Faith Serafin, a paranormal investigator and coauthor of Haunted Auburn and Opelika, along with John-Mark Poe, a part of the Alabama Spectral ...

Lee County Flannel Club hosts its first comedy show of the semester

By Seth McGraw | Campus Writer | October 23

“I’ve never been big into improv, but after this, I’ll definitely have to look more into it,” Carter said.

AUDM to host first Color Run FT5K Saturday

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | October 23

Auburn University Dance Marathon will host their FT5K Color Run this Saturday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. The race will begin and end at the campus green space. 

Block vetoes changes to Elections Board

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 23

“A lot of the time, the individuals in this room end up running for major candidates — major and minor candidates,” Block said.

Active Minds hosts panel to kick off Mental Wealth Week

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | October 23

“Everybody struggles with some amount of anxiety at some time,” Mercer said. “Whether it’s about tests or relationships or making new friends or anything like that.”

DesignIntelligence recognizes Auburn University in annual survey

By Matheson Eller | Campus Writer | October 22

Auburn’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction and College of Human Sciences have both been recognized in DesignIntelligence Magazine’s 2018 survey in a variety of categories.

The Tapingo takeover: Students' new way to beat the lines for food

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | October 21

Tiger Dining wanted to find a way where students could order a meal while in class, then pick it up on their way to their next class, something that was difficult until Tapingo came into the picture.

'We need to do something': Auburn University given failing grade for racial equity

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | October 19

Auburn University ranked in the bottom 20 percent of colleges for racial equity, according to a report published by the Race and Equity Center at the University of Southern California. 

Report: Student-housing shortage in Auburn leading to higher rents

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 18

Auburn needs more student housing within a walkable, 1-mile distance to campus in addition to the four student-housing developments underway, according to a recently released report from Danter and Associates.  

Active Minds gearing up for Mental Wealth Week

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 18

“Sometimes, the term ‘mental health’ will scare people away,” Annerino said. “Some people do think it’s still kind of a taboo topic to talk about, so ‘mental wealth’ is kind of putting a positive spin on it.”

Beat Bama Food Drive celebrating its 25th anniversary

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | October 17

"Twenty-five years — that's a cool milestone," Powers said. "A lot of Auburn's current students weren't born 25 years ago, which is funny to me. I think the fact that we are working with Alabama and leveraging that rivalry is a good thing. It gets the state and community excited to fundraise and provide a lot of food for those who need it."

Students discuss difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | October 17

“I feel like cultural appropriation comes up a lot in pop culture,” Witherspoon said. “And I want people to be able to have more knowledge and more respect for other people’s cultures.”