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Rising Auburn-based Radio Decay flourishes in local music scene

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | February 4

In February of 2015, the indie pop-punk band Radio Decay played its first show at a Battle of the Bands with nervous jitters and promising potential.

Auburn healthcare figures weigh in on CHIP

By Taylor White | Community Writer | February 3

The recent two-day federal government shutdown left the fates of tens of thousands of children in the air while Congress battled over the most recent spending bill.

Auburn Dance Marathon plans to raise more money than ever before in 2018

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | February 2

AUDM is best known for its annual dance marathons in addition to its other events including a 5K race every October and the Miracle on The Plains fundraiser.

Auburn University earns FIRE's highest free speech rating

By Staff Report | February 2

Auburn University has recently earned the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education’s highest rating for free speech. Auburn is the first university in Alabama to earn this ranking.

UPC plans for more unification as it focuses on the pillars in the new semester

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | February 2

Auburn’s University Program Counsel rang in the New Year with a dedication to keeping Auburn focused on family. UPC presents free events throughout the school year designed by students for all students on Auburn’s campus.

App synced with AU Involve giving students mobile check-in capability

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | February 2

The Office of Student Involvement is encouraging students to download the Campus Labs Mobile Check-In app which is now designed to work in tandem with AU involve on AU Access. The app will allow students to gain access to events faster than before.

Out of the Box: Artist Talks kicks off with first-place winner

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | February 2

"I consider myself a storyteller," Rathert said as she began her talk. "Like most storytellers, I like to start at the beginning."

OIT working on Wi-Fi outages, power expected in early afternoon or sooner

By Staff Report | February 2

OIT released this timeline of events, saying there was no fire on campus, but simply an alarm that set off the power down.

The growth of SGA throughout Auburn's history

By Melissa Mitchell | Campus Writer | February 1

With SGA elections in full swing, the hustle and bustle of Auburn’s campus are surrounded by concourse hours, wearing matching campaign T-shirts and promoting candidates.

Meet the five Miss Auburn candidates

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | February 1

Bria Randal, Mary Spencer Veazey, Bailey Sullivan, Zuri Foster and Kathryn Kennedy are seeking the position.

Auburn man killed in suspected accident while working on car

By Staff Report | February 1

James Brandon Lassiter of Auburn died on Wednesday after being pinned underneath his car while performing repairs on it, according to a release from the Auburn Police Divison.

Treasurer candidate Dixon Simmons supports funding for student orgs

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | January 31

Dixon Simmons is an Auburn junior in accounting running for SGA Treasurer in this upcoming term.

Schyler Burney, vice presidential candidate, aims to bring the student voice to the Senate

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | January 31

Schyler Burney, a junior in economics, is running for SGA Vice President and has exciting goals for her upcoming term.

Man charged with financial exploitation of 81-year-old Auburn woman

By Staff Report | January 31

Police said Haile was developed as a suspect after he was allegedly captured on video surveillance cashing the check from the woman.

Meet the five candidates for SGA president

By Staff | January 31

The SGA election is scheduled for Feb. 6 on AUAccess.

First social between non-Panhellenic and Panhellenic organizations Tuesday night

By Hannah White | Campus Writer | January 31

Quite often on Auburn’s campus Greek organizations will team up and host socials or other types of functions.

Out-of-towner Mike O'Key wants to bring accessibility, fresh perspective to office of SGA president

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | January 31

Every election has an outsider, and Mike O’Key, senior double-majoring in environmental design and public administration, is this year’s SGA presidential race outsider — O’Key is the only candidate not from Alabama.

Dane Block aims to enhance the student experience if elected SGA president

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | January 31

The Auburn experience is what is most important to SGA presidential candidate Dane Block, junior in finance, it is so important that it is what surrounds his platform.

Patrick Starr hopes to bring business experience to SGA presidency

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | January 31

He owns a local petting zoo and a successful haunted farm. Now, he wants to be Auburn University's next SGA president.

Bri Thomas, who could be first black woman elected SGA president, hopes to be 'advocate-in-chief'

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | January 31

Most students visit Auburn once or twice before they decide to accept their admissions offers. Bri Thomas visited five times.