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Auburn's new healthy option to eat on campus

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | September 19

“I’ve eaten them and I haven’t felt terrible after I eat them and it’s not just like fried chicken and everything,” Kirk said. “I’m not feeling terrible, I’m trying to avoid the freshman fifteen too, so anything that will help that.”

Why people pick a plant-based, vegan lifestyle

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | September 19

The surface definition of being vegan is avoiding the consumption of animal products, which includes milk, eggs, meat, honey and any animal byproducts.

Former economics chair sues University alleging retaliation

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 18

The lawsuit is yet another chapter in an ongoing dispute between former Economics Chair Michael Stern and University administrators over athletics influence on academic decision-making.

From Auburn to NYC and back

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | September 17

McCarley said it was in CLA where she found her strength in collaborating with creative people — the attribute that would eventually lead her to working with renowned directors like the Coen brothers, Julie Taymor and Darren Aronofsky.

Board of Trustees approves bigger budget for band building

By Trice Brown | Campus Writer | September 17

“I would say that me and my senior team are not comfortable with some of the numbers that we are seeing on some new projects right now, so I would be a lot more comfortable if we came back to some facet of the board," said Auburn University President Steven Leath.

Raptor Center shows off its many birds at Football, Fans and Feathers event

By Seth McGraw | Campus Writer | September 17

“It’s a really fun event," said Winn Staples, one of the attendees. "Fun to learn about the different birds. I thought it was really good. I thought it was really interesting. The way they brought them out and let the birds fly around the stadium.”

Auburn thanks donors with 3D light show on Samford

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | September 17

“I think it was uniquely Auburn,” said Pam Sweeney, Auburn alumna. “I really liked all of the build up to it. The best thing was all of the ways it was telling that Auburn is affecting and growing. Just all about Auburn. It really reminds me of Disney World.”

Professor bringing African experience into classroom

By Bria Davis | Campus Writer | September 17

“I would say, focus on learning. Enjoy the opportunity to learn as much as you possibly can," Nickson said. "I want students to walk out of this class with a whole new paradigm of what Africa is -- all the many things that Africa represents and how important it is to the history of our lives.”

City issues cease and desist letter to Bird scooters

By Staff Report | September 14

 Bird scooters will cease operation in Auburn. The city issued a cease and desist letter to Bird scooters, which the company agreed to, according to a statement from the city of Auburn.  

Auburn College Republicans to host US Rep. Mike Rogers on campus Tuesday

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 14

Rogers, a Republican, represents Auburn and the 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. Congress.

Board of Trustees approves $1.349 billion dollar University budget

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 14

The budget reflects a $78 million or 6.8 percent increase over last year's budget.

Trustees approve $4.5 million in renovations to Jordan-Hare Stadium suites

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 14

The project will add new operable windows and fans to the third- and fourth-level east suites and is slated to cost $4.5 million, which would be financed by Auburn Athletics funds.

University to have 3D lightshow on Samford Lawn to thank donors

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | September 13

“We know that there will be a lot of people on campus and this will be a great opportunity for us to thank them and just to show through bringing the exterior of Samford Hall alive — the real world impact of the campaign,” DiFolco Parker said.

Auburn thrill seeker dies in skydiving incident

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 13

Sawyer Campbell, sophomore in building science at Auburn, died on Sunday after his second airplane jump of the day.

SGA hosts On Display event in Student Center

By Trice Brown | Campus Writer | September 12

The Student Government Association hosted “SGA On Display” on Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.

ACLU and SPLC pair up for joint voter education session

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | September 12

What we really want to do is make voting rights as simple as possible and make it as easy as possible for people to vote, so that they feel empowered, and they feel they have all their information in order to vote on the ballot," Hermo said.

SGA proposes changes to Elections Board

By Trice Brown | Campus Writer | September 12

 The change would make the language more concise and simplified, not to create a new barrier of entry.

Police, district attorney expect additional charges in Sunday shooting

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 11

Auburn Police and Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes are expecting additional charges in addition to the murder charge already filed against 17-year-old Jarvis Nichols.