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Leath's vision for Auburn: Top-tier research institution, increased visibility and marketable innovation

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | March 30

Steven Leath, now officially Auburn's 19th president, said the state of Auburn is strong, but strong is not enough to take the University to the next level. Leath was installed on March 29 in the Auburn Arena.

UPC, College of Agriculture host FarmFest to connect, involve students in Ag Week

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | March 30

Live music filled the air as hundreds of students from colleges across campus outlined the Greenspace Thursday to visit booths as they waited in line for a taste of Auburn grown and raised food at Farmfest, an agricultural event sponsored by UPC and the College of Agriculture School’s Council for Ag Week.

Students celebrate 70th anniversary of Berlin Airlift

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | March 30

It was standing room only on Wednesday as students and faculty waited to hear about how some World War II forces helped restore a city that it had decimated just years before.

Sexual assault awareness month begins with kickoff event by Women's Advocacy Group and STARS

By Bailey Fuhrmann | Campus Writer | March 30

Women’s Advocacy Group and STARS, Standing Together Against Rape and Sexual Assault, partnered together to host an event to kickoff sexual assault awareness month.

Passing the candle: Auburn sorority members keep tradition of announcing engagement through ceremony

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | March 29

She's getting hitched.

Leath installation begins with student celebration on the Green Space

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | March 29

Steven Leath, Auburn’s 19th president will be installed on Thursday, March 29 as part of a two-day celebration, which began Wednesday on the campus Green Space.

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

Auburn man charged with sexual assault

By Staff Report | March 29

Police said the arrest stems from an investigation into a reported sexual assault that allegedly occurred on March 3 at a residence in town.

Opelika police arrest man for Saturday murder

By Staff Report | March 29

Police said Benford turned himself in Thursday morning and was arrested without incident.

Auburn's community garden flourishes with the help of students

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | March 28

With the arrival of spring, the Auburn Community Garden re-blooms with the help of students and community members.

Students meet with local officials to address city issues at SGA town hall

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | March 28

Auburn University students discussed issues in the City of Auburn ranging from recent heated discussion over proposals at City Council meetings to the persistent issue of parking downtown with City Manager Jim Buston, Mayor Bill Ham and multiple members of the City Council.

COSAM student uncovers love for science after moving from South Korea

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | March 28

At thirteen years old Jiyeong (Jess) Choi moved to Auburn from South Korea. Her life was flipped upside down, and she began attending Auburn junior high.

Auburn sends assistance to JSU to aid with tornado aftermath

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | March 28

On the night of March 19, an EF-3 tornado hit Jacksonville State’s campus, damaging dozens of buildings across campus and destroying Merrill Hall.

Students use shared love for Chipotle in hopes of unifying the student body

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | March 28

The Chipotle on Magnolia is a popular place for students to grab a quick meal off campus, and now, the Mexican food chain is going to have its own club.

Auburn professor makes breakthrough with peanut genome

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | March 28

Growers and consumers alike can be excited for the successful map sequencing of the peanut’s genetic code, a five-year project conducted by The Peanut Genome Consortium — an international team of scientists that includes Auburn professor Charles Chen.

Engineering student Jordan Ryle pursues interests in travel and cooking

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | March 28

Ryle is a senior in mechanical engineering also pursuing a minor in business but her interests are quite diverse. She cooks, travels and loves Auburn, hoping to give back someday.

Auburn University Theater Department ranks best in the state for the second year

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | March 28

OnStage Blog has ranked the Auburn University theater department as the best in the state for the second year in a row.

Students spend their breaks serving with Alternative Student Breaks

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | March 28

Alternative Student Breaks hosts an array of service trips for every break for Auburn students. Each trip is coordinated by an undergraduate “site leader,” and each trip has a specific trip issue in mind.

Auburn International Justice Mission aims to erase human trafficking

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | March 28

The Auburn chapter of the International Justice Mission is fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves.

President Leath to be installed as Auburn's 19th President in two-day celebration

By Staff Report | March 28

Steven Leath, Auburn’s 19th president will be installed on Thursday, March 29 as part of a two-day celebration. The ceremony on Thursday is a formal recognition of Leath as president of the University, though he officially took office on June 19, 2017. The 18th president of Auburn University, Jay Gogue, was inducted in 2007 and left office in 2017.

Former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville endorses Huntsville mayor for governor

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 28

Former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville, who last year briefly considered a run for governor himself, said Monday on a local Auburn radio show that he is supporting Battle for governor.