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LETTER | Social workers touch the lives of millions

By Ferendez Lowery | Letter to the Editor | March 6

Social Work Month is in March and this year’s theme is “Social Workers.

Female enrollment grows within male-dominated fields including engineering and business

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | March 6

Auburn’s campus is home to hundreds of opportunities for stu- dents to find their passions, careers and majors. However, two fields see a significantly larger amount of males than females.

SGA Student Senate elects a president pro-temp and prepares for the new term

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | March 6

The Auburn University Student Senate elected their president pro-temp and finished their training for the term on Feb. 26. The student Senate will begin to hold their regular meetings March 5.

Two leading gubernatorial candidates support hardening school security over arming teachers

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 6

Two of the leading Republican candidates in the 2018 race for governor say they don't support Republican State Rep.

AU Vet student earns acceptance into prestigious veterinary program

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | March 6

A life-long interest in medicine has taken Ciji Brewer on a rare path to getting selected to participate in one of the most prestigious training programs for second-year veterinary school students.

LETTER | DACA: A dream we should strive to protect

By Amy Carolina Pereira | Letter to the Editor | March 6

There is a dream that is at stake of being eliminated in our country. That dream is DACA. 80,000 of the people around us are living in fear of leaving the only place they call home, they are called the DREAMers.

National Geographic Photographer visits Auburn, talks conservation, personal motivation

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | March 6

Surrounded by a loving family, a pup named Brownie, a tropical fish and a few ducks, National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore cultivated his love for wildlife from a young age.  Sartore visited Auburn University on Friday, March 2 to share his photos and experiences of the Photo Ark with the Auburn family.  He pioneered the Photo Ark, a collection of thousands of animal species, preserved forever in a frame.  The project began in 1995, and to date there more than 7,800 animals documented in front of black and white backgrounds.  The Photo Ark’s goal is to connect humanity to nature, and to make people care about the animals that are so often neglected.

Student arrested in connection with downtown graffiti reports

By Staff Report | March 5

The Auburn Police Division arrested Elliott Tilten Glover, 20, from Auburn, on a charge of criminal mischief in the third degree

Roaches with guns, kissing Kate McKinnon and The Grabbies: Charles Barkley hosts SNL

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | March 4

Barkley tackled subjects like the NRA, sexual harrassment and athlete's rights to speaking their minds on Mar. 3. His first time hosting was in 1993 when he was still playing pro basketball. 

Man who committed suicide in front of White House Saturday attended Auburn

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 4

A man who fatally shot himself in front of the White House on Saturday graduated from Auburn, a University spokesman confirmed.

Auburn legend Charles Barkley to host Saturday Night Live tonight

By Staff Report | March 3

The popular weekend comedy sketch show will return Saturday night from a hiatus.

University responds to criticism of Honors College event that featured WSU president

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 3

The Universtiy released a lengthy statement reasserting its commitment to the first amendment while addressing an event hosted by the Honors College this week.

Discussions surrounding eating disorders arise during week of awareness

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | March 2

This week, Feb.26–March 4, is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week — a week in which NEDA encourages people to "raise awareness, bust myths, get people screened and start journeys to healing."

Honors College faces backlash after inviting White Student Union president to speak

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 2

Auburn's Honors College is facing a backlash from students and university faculty members after college officials invited the president of the Auburn White Student Union to speak at a film screening this week.

Mallory Hagan, former Miss America: Pageant scandal ‘despicable’

By Caroline Hannum | Community Writer | March 1

Opelika native Mallory Hagan is known for winning the Miss America pageant in 2013.

Governor signs bill with potential to take Uber, Lyft statewide

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 1

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill into law Thursday that has the potential to take ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft statewide.

Auburn theater department dedicates this year's performances to 125 years of women at Auburn

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | March 1

In honor of 125 years of women at Auburn University, the Auburn theater department has dedicated their shows this year to commemorating women within theater – writers, directors, choreographers and women in acting roles alike.

USA Today nominates Toomer's Corner for Best Sports Tradition

By Melissa Mitchell | Campus Writer | March 1

One of the most beloved traditions on The Plains has been nominated for the title of USA Today's Best Sports Tradition.