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Auburn City Council holds biweekly meeting

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | November 22

The Auburn City Council held its final meeting of the month of November last night.

"This is for a bigger battle": Operation Iron Ruck

By Brychelle Brooks | Opinion Editor | November 21

Every Iron Bowl, a group of veterans hike from the away team's stadium to the home team stadium to raise awareness of veteran suicide. They will carry 22 pounds to commemorate the 22 veteran lives taken by suicide in Alabama annually on average. The hike, known as a ruck, brings community to veterans across the state and will begin Nov. 22 and end Nov. 25, the day of the 2023 Iron Bowl.

New mental health tab launches on Canvas

By Rachel Swan | Campus Writer | November 20

Auburn's SGA launched a new mental health tab on university Canvas pages Nov. 17. The tab aggregates the mental health resources the university provides and offers guidance in case of emergencies. 

5 things to know from last Board of Trustees meeting of 2023

By Connor Copeland | Campus Editor | November 17

Auburn University's Board of Trustees met Nov. 17 for the last time in 2023. Here is a recap of the most important topics discussed during the meeting. 

The fate of Auburn's short-term rentals

By Ella Foster | Community Writer | November 17

The Alabama Supreme Court affirms decision regarding short-term rentals case in favor of defendants.  Steven Dixon’s appeal was denied and his arguments were found "unavailing" by the court. Dixon claimed that the city of Auburn’s short-term rental ordinance ignored his home’s status as preexisting and nonconforming, and violated his right to equal protection.

UPC holds annual War Damn Coffee Jam

By Charlie Harmon | Campus Writer | November 17

On Wednesday, Nov. 15, UPC held its annual War Damn Coffee Jam in Lowder Hall. Students lined up to eat doughnuts, drink coffee and watch Aidan Bissett perform.

Auburn Mayor Ron Anders holds annual State of the City Address

By Stuart Dyos | Business Reporter | November 15

Auburn's annual State of the City Address was held by Mayor Ron Anders last night at the Gouge Performing Arts Center.

Student organization works to create sensory garden on campus

By Heather Wright | Campus Writer | November 15

Last week, the Permaculture Tigers invited students to learn more about permaculture as they planned the university's first sensory garden.

Ben Carson discusses 'very dark period' of American society at university event

By Brychelle Brooks | Opinion Editor and Connor Copeland | Campus Editor | November 10

On Nov. 9, former Department of Housing and Urban Development secretary and presidential candidate Ben Carson spoke to the Auburn community. He discussed a variety of contentious issues from vaccines to the United States' southern border.

Environmental activist Catherine Coleman Flowers gives speech at Auburn

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | November 8

On the evening of Nov. 7, Catherine Coleman Flowers, one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023 and Vice Chair of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, spoke with Auburn students and faculty on the importance of speaking up and acknowledging injustice across the country.

New grab-and-go coolers placed across campus

By Connor Copeland | Campus Editor | November 8

Last week, Campus Dining introduced two of five grab-and-go coolers, which provide students with all-day access to fresh food options.

New apartment development dominates conversation at Auburn City Council meeting

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | November 8

The Auburn City Council met for its first November meeting on Nov. 7. A wide variety of topics were discussed, but a zoning ordinance regarding a new apartment development received the most attention.

oLiv Auburn residents experience frustration over maintenance issues

By Kayleigh Freeman | Community Writer | November 7

Ongoing maintenance issues at oLiv Auburn has caused frustration for the apartment's residents.

The 'big dill' on campus: how pickleball has erupted across Auburn's student body

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | November 7

Between the thwacks of paddles and balls booms a community of Auburn students who found a connection in a time of uncertainty. Once just a way to pass the time as a study break, pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the US, with Auburn students joining in on its popularity.

Pines Crossing golf course open for business

By Stuart Dyos | Business Reporter | November 6

Pines Crossing golf course has reopened after undergoing a lengthy renovation.

Peace, love and pizza: Auburn community shows support after vandalism

By Brychelle Brooks | Opinion Editor | November 6

Early last month, someone vandalized Little Italy, a popular Auburn pizzeria, with hate symbols. The business reached out to the community on social media and received an outpouring of support. 

UPC "Barbie" screening a hit among Auburn students

By Heather Wright | Campus Writer | November 5

Auburn's UPC held a screening of "Barbie," the number one movie of the year Nov. 2. In addition to the screening, students dressed in pink, enjoyed Barbie-themed food and took photos in a life-sized Barbie box.

From Elvis to Ole Miss: Pharmacy professor reflects on 50 years

By Landi Rutledge | Culture Writer | November 2

After 50 years teaching on the Plains, Dr. Randall Clark was celebrated during the Auburn versus Ole Miss Game. He reflected on his favorite moments throughout his well-established career.