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GoFundMe page seeks support for two Opelika firefighters injured in training exercise

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | March 20

Two Opelika firefighters were injured during a training exercise on Thursday afternoon.  Opelika police Capt.

Auburn faculty member named chancellor of Penn State Harrisburg

By Staff Report | March 20

Auburn University's Vice President for Research and Economic Development John M. Mason Jr. has been appointed chancellor of Penn State Harrisburg and will begin the role effective Aug. 1.

RBD Panera Bread location swapped for 'RBD Café'

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | March 20

Prevail Union coffee will operate in the RBD Café location where Panera was slated to operate.

Prevail expands coffee shop in RBD Library

By Ingrid Schnader | Photo Editor | March 20

The cafe has the same coffee options as the Prevail from downtown. Students can also buy snack items such as chips, candy, crackers and baked goods.

Auburn High students walk out of class in protest over gun violence

By Ingrid Schnader | Photo Editor | March 20

Auburn High School students mirrored schools around the nation Tuesday morning when scores of them walked out of class in protest over gun violence.

Meet Miss Homecoming candidate Camille Smith

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | March 20

When most people go to college they develop their interests in potential career paths, lifelong friends and various clubs — Camille Smith, however, grew her passion for the elderly, a community she feels is being largely overlooked within the Auburn Family. Smith, senior in physical activity and health, spent a large amount of time her freshman year volunteering at homes for the elderly around Auburn.

Senate approves executive officers and committee chairs, proposes Cabinet AVPs and plans to fill 5 of 6 open Senate seats

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | March 20

The five executive officers and Senate Chairpersons proposed at the Student Senate’s last meeting on March 5, 2017 were confirmed Monday night by the Student Senate.

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A data mining company allegedly used Facebook to distort users' reality

By Tracey Lien | Los Angeles Times

A data mining company allegedly used Facebook to distort users' reality.

UPDATE: Severe weather threat ends for the Auburn area

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 20

Storms moving from the northwest to the southeast have caused significant damage in some parts of the state.

Alpha Tau Omega raises money through football fundraiser

By Staff Report | March 19

Free Chick-fil-A for an entire year and coaching under Bo Jackson are among this year’s prizes for the Alpha Tau Omega’s powder puff and flag football event. 

UPDATE: Severe weather forecast for Monday into Tuesday morning

By Staff Report | March 19

Severe weather is likely Monday in the Auburn area Monday evening.

Auburn named top place to live in America

By Staff Report | March 19

Coming in at 93 on the annual list, the City of Auburn received praise for its historic neighborhoods, transportation options, citizen involvement and "thriving downtown."

Auburn campus library exhibit on African Americans in the military

By Hannah White | Campus Writer | March 18

During the month of February, Ralph Brown Draughon Library presented a special exhibit on African Americans in the military. This exhibit was created to honor these veterans, specifically during Black History Month.

Chairman of the U.S. EAC urges students to get involved in democracy through voting

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | March 18

Get registered to vote was a large portion of Thomas Hicks, chair of the United States Election Assistance Commission, message to students when he spoke Tuesday as a part of the Patience Essah Africana Studies Lecture Series in RBD library.

Auburn researchers improve crop growth with new discovery of wasp

By Staff Report | March 18

Auburn University entomologists have discovered and identified a wasp that could provide benefits to soybean producers and other farmers.

Founder of Girls Who Code calls for a change in culture

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | March 18

On International Women’s Day, Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, told Auburn students and community members that there needs to be a culture change in America to bring more women into the tech industry.

Women's Leadership Conference set for March 8 at Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center

By Hannah White | Campus Writer | March 18

Undergraduate students and other professionals will all join together in Auburn to learn about different forms of leadership during the 2018 Women’s Leadership Conference held in early March to promote and teach women leaders on and off Auburn’s campus.

Alpha Gamma Delta helps combat hunger through new philanthropy

By Melissa Mitchell | Campus Writer | March 18

According to the Alpha Gamma Delta headquarters, one in seven Americans struggles with hunger. Within the last year, the sorority’s national philanthropy switched from diabetes awareness back to their founding philanthropy; food insecurity.