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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.”

Council takes next step on Southern Living Hotel project planned for downtown Auburn

By Emma McCall | Community Writer | October 17

The proposed Southern Living Hotel would include about 120 rooms and possibly two restaurants, one of which would be Southern Living branded.

Women's Resource Center bringing Domestic Violence Awareness Month to campus

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | October 17

"It is often the case that people believe that domestic violence happens somewhere else, to someone they do not know," Kluck said. "But the truth is, there are probably people in class sitting next to us who are experiencing domestic violence right now or who grew up in a household with domestic violence."

Architecture students, Rural Studio raise money for Mental Health Awareness Week

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | October 17

As a part of their partnership with Project Horseshoe Farm, the teams are coordinating projects to extend the organization's mission of strengthening the community, improving the quality of life of vulnerable neighbors and preparing citizen service leaders for tomorrow’s communities.

Auburn researchers partner with Atlanta Audubon Society to gain better understanding of West Nile virus

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 17

Auburn professor and graduate student are conducting a study in the Atlanta area that looks for environmental factors contributing to greater risk of people contracting the West Nile virus.

Plane crashes off of I-85

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | October 16

There were three occupants in the aircraft when it crashed into the woods late Tuesday night.

SGA to help students register to vote on concourse Wednesday

By Staff Report | October 16

“To do our part and to provide them the resources they need is what we’re trying to achieve with this voter-registration drive,” Block said.

Cam Newton statue found defaced early Tuesday morning

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | October 16

The Cam Newton statue was found sporting crimson and white early Tuesday morning.  Two University of Alabama flags were strapped to the statue of Heisman Trophy winner Newton. It appears a jockstrap is hanging from Newton's left arm.  The Auburn Police Division are looking into the incident.  Auburn's ...

The Ghost of Paul Revere brings holler folk to Waverly, Alabama

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | October 16

This four-man “holler folk” band hails from Portland, Maine, and blends together thick harmonies, unfeigned lyrics and strings with banjo, bass and guitar. 

RBD, SGA buying post-grad test prep books for student use

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | October 15

“These books are super expensive, and on top of all the other expenses to be here, buying these books just simply isn’t within some students’ realms of possibilities, honestly,” said MB Smith, SGA assistant vice president of academic affairs.

Auburn University announces 2018 Faculty Awards recipients

By Staff Report | October 15

Auburn University will be holding its annual faculty awards ceremony on Nov. 13 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.