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SGA searches for security threats on annual walk

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | April 10

SGA Senate and Cabinet broke into small groups to search campus to check blue light emergency phones and the lighting of certain areas as well as other safety precautions following Monday night’s Senate meeting.

College of business hosts 4th annual Entrepreneur Summit

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | April 10

Starting in 2014, Auburn's Harbert College of Business annual Entrepreneurship Summit has evolved to encompass a variety of events including keynote speakers, awards and competitions.

Former CEO of Accenture shares how the Auburn Creed shaped his work ethic

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | April 10

With the international success of creating one of the largest, sought-after consulting companies in the world, Joe Forehand began his professional life at Auburn University.

Lee County Literacy Coalition to host driver’s manual workshop

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | April 10

Anyone who has studied for and taken the driver’s license test knows that the experience can be stressful, but for people who have difficulty reading, the exam can be downright daunting.

SGA offers daily activities to honor corresponding lines of the Creed for Creed Week

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | April 10

Auburn students across campus have heard or seen the Creed at some point in their college careers with it sprinkled throughout campus and present in everything the Auburn Family does. As a way to honor it, SGA decided to host Creed Week this past week.

Honors College will host retired professor to share research opportunities within the college

By Staff Report | April 10

Lewis Barker, retired professor in psychology and last year’s honor’s faculty of the year, will be featured at the 2018 Honor’s Convocation. In addition to discussing his involvement with the Honor’s College, Barker will be introducing the new neuroscience program to be offered in fall 2018.

Tiger Stomp kicks off the weekend with step competition

By Bailey Fuhrmann | Campus Writer | April 9

Rhythm and beat filled the Student Activities Center Friday night as National Panhellenic Council hosted its Tiger Stomp event. The night began with a DJ playing music for guests as they arrived while performers prepared for their routines.

Survivor of 16th Street Baptist Church bombing speaks in Auburn

By Melissa Mitchell | Campus Writer | April 9

On Sept. 15, 1963, 12-year-old Sarah Collins Rudolph and her 14-year-old sister, Addie Mae were sitting in the ladies lounge of the 16th Street Baptist Church when a loud boom sounded.

Speakers promote King's 'beloved community' for commemoration of anniversary of his death

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | April 9

The marble floors of the Jule Collins Smith Museum echoed with the sounds of interfaith discussion as attendees of Auburn University's event commemorating the 50-year anniversary of Martin Luther King’s assassination traded stories and experiences.

Opelika police searching for 'armed and dangerous' murder suspect

By Staff Report | April 9

The Opelika Police Department have identified Moses Marques Edwards, 32, as a suspect in the March 30 murder of Nathanial Gibson on Chester Avenue, according to a release from OPD.

'Battle for O-Town' has successful night of competitions

By Bailey Fuhrmann | Campus Writer | April 9

Battle for O-Town began April 4, with the first of four comedy competitions hosted by the event center.

Three-peat: Auburn alumna and YouTuber on her hiking feat

By Oliva Wilkes | Community Writer | April 9

When Auburn graduate and Opelika native Jessica “Dixie” Mills embarked on the Appalachian Trail in 2015, the most hiking she’d ever done before at once was a three to four mile trek.

Campus Safety and Security showcases new features at open house

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | April 9

The Auburn University Campus Safety and Security showcased recent renovations including a stormproof emergency operations center and Auburn Police Division’s University Precinct.

MLK to now: A.M.E. Zion congregants reflect on race relations 50 years after MLK's assassination

By Eduardo Medina | Community Writer | April 8

On Easter Sunday, a six women choir enlivened the Auburn AME Zion Church.

School of Nursing will host World Health Day celebration on Saturday

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | April 7

For the first time, Auburn University will be participating in World Health Day by providing health assessments, activities and instructions to bring awareness and promote healthy living in the Auburn community.

Police tape on North Gay Street in Auburn, Ala., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.

Auburn police arrest 43-year-old Cusseta man on robbery, domestic violence charges

By Staff Report | April 5

The arrest stems from an incident at a business in the 2500 block of Innovation Drive at about 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday

Community marches from Haley Concourse to Langdon to 'Become the Beloved Community'

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | April 5

On the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a march was held from Haley Concourse to Langdon Hall on April 4.

Student leaders discuss racial reconciliation with Christian context

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | April 5

Members of the Auburn community took part in worship and conversation to bring different races together through a shared faith in Christianity at the Davis Arboretum on Tuesday evening.

National Association of Scholars president urges universities to address intellectual diversity

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | April 4

Wood came to campus Tuesday afternoon to address intellectual diversity and free expression on college campuses as part of the University's Critical Conversation Speaker Series.

Auburn University earns Tree Campus USA recognition for the ninth year in a row

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | April 4

With over 8,500 trees on the core campus and 12,000 when extended to all Auburn woodland property with roughly 130 different species, Auburn earns Tree Campus USA for the ninth year in a row.