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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.

President of Involvement Ambassadors encourages students to get involved this season

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | March 17

President of Involvement Ambassadors Bonnie Zhao said now is the time to think about getting involved as many of the applications are coming up. 

Members of the Jewish community share experiences of Hanukkah in Auburn

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | March 17

For many, the holiday season revolves around the celebration of Christmas and its surrounding traditions, but each year around the same time is the celebration of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights.

Authorities search for missing Lee County 13-year-old

By Staff Report | March 16

She was last seen at her home in Salem before midnight on March 15, 2018.

Police search for suspect who robbed South College Street PNC Bank wearing a fake beard

By Staff Report | March 16

No weapon or injuries were reported, but the suspect fled with an undetermined amount of cash.

Auburn students will showcase this year's research in This is Research: Student Symposium this March

By Staff Report | March 14

Nearly 500 Auburn University students will showcase their creativity and efforts in research as they gather for the annual student research symposium.

Former White House Chief of Staff recounts tragedy, offers motivation and leadership insight

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | March 13

These words that shattered the seemingly untouchable nature of the United States in a single moment were spoken by Chief of Staff Andrew Card to President George W. Bush on Sept. 11, 2001.

Police release names of men involved in Auburn Mall shooting

By Staff Report | March 12

The two met in the parking lot of Auburn Mall where there was an escalation that led to the men shooting at and hitting each other, police said.

Update: Two injured in shooting at Auburn Mall parking lot, police say

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief , Sam Willoughby | Community Editor and Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | March 12

At least two life-flight helicopters have arrived on the scene.

Plans for delayed West Magnolia bar move forward

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | March 11

Plans for a downtown bar on West Magnolia Avenue are back in motion, more than a year after the city approved the developer’s original proposal.

From El Salvador to Alabama: An Auburn woman and her family's odyssey

By Eduardo Medina | Community Writer | March 11

Blood streaked across the El Salvadoran dirt as a ceramic pitcher struck the face of Andrea’s mother. Her father, wielding a broken handle, screamed at the 6-year-old girl. She was next.

Bowling alley to open in old Hastings storefront

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | March 11

The Auburn Hastings was one of more than 100 of the chain's stores that closed its doors.

'We citizens of Auburn are an emotional people'

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | March 9

Depending on how long it takes the city and developer to work through the issues, the commission could hear the proposal again at its meeting in April or May.

Rolling of Toomer's Corner Oaks voted 'Best Sports Tradition'

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | March 9

USA Today 10 Best Reader's Choice made the call and rolled Auburn's tradition all the way to the top of the rankings.

Jule Collins Smith Museum to host second film of the Southern Circuit Film Tour

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | March 9

Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art will host the second round of the Southern Circuit Independent Film Tour at 6 p.m. on Thursday night.