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Dave Eggers: 'The Circle' is a warning

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | December 7

His book, "The Circle," follows a "bright-eyed" young woman as she finds her way in a dystopian society in which privacy has negative connotations and going off the grid is no easy feat.

Cross-Cultural Center for Excellence

By William Finney | Campus Writer | December 5

The Cross-Cultural Center for Excellence has brought several members of the local Muscogee Creek Nation to with the students of Auburn University, as well as share their culture.

Jule Collins celebrates diversity with community event this holiday season

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | December 5

The Jule Collins Museum of Art is putting on an event titled “Community Night: A Celebration of Diversity.” There, the Auburn Family will come together will different cultures and learn and celebrate everyone.

Founding members of Auburn Gay and Lesbian Association commended by SGA

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | December 5

At the final student senate meeting of the semester, members of SGA voted yes on a commendation for the founding members of the Auburn Gay and Lesbian Association, or AGLA.

CADC team awarded largest HUD grant in University history

By Staff Report | December 4

The largest grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which is also the first one in over a decade, has just been awarded to Auburn University's College of Architecture, Design and Construction

Three new solar powered charging tables placed on campus

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | December 4

Three solar-powered charging tables were recently placed on Auburn’s campus. The tables provide a modern sustainable way for people to charge their electronic devices while studying outside.

University webcams provide a view onto campus

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | December 4

Since 2008, those wanting to get a glimpse of Auburn can do so by looking through the lens of one of 11 webcams situated across the university.

People of Auburn: Tamara Bowden glows about her role at Study Partners

By David Reardon | Community Writer | December 4

Study Partners coordinator Tamara Bowden has lived a life dedicated to leading students. From her days as a director of student affairs at a small college in Jacksonville to her current role with Auburn University, Bowden remains passionate about making education easier for college students.

Annual Opelika Christmas parade kicks off the holiday season

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | December 4

The streets exploded with festive music and cheering as the city of Opelika began the holiday season with their annual Christmas parade on Saturday.

Auburn opens as 10-point favorite over UCF in Peach Bowl

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | December 4

Despite getting blasted in its conference championship by a bitter rival, Auburn still has a chance to turn in a successful 2017 campaign.

Holiday lighting ceremony brings the Auburn Family together

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | December 4

Samford Lawn lit up this weekend as members of the Auburn community gathered to witness the lighting of the Christmas Tree and Menorah. Children and adults alike crowded around to take multiple pictures in front of the Christmas tree and listen to the Christmas songs.

Dayspring Nature Shop owner on running a local business from across the country

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | December 3

From goat cheese to fresh eggs and supplements to bath and body products, customers stopping by Dayspring Nature Shop on Opelika Road are sure to find a large offering of goods sourced from local growers and makers.

Sound Wall in downtown Opelika offers a new space for music lovers

By Rachel McGovern | Community Writer | December 1

Opelika's music scene is being transformed with the addition of Sound Wall, a new music studio, located at 605 Avenue B.

SEC Championship: Players to watch, keys to victory

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | December 1

The Auburn Tigers are set to square off against Georgia for a Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry rematch with the SEC championship at stake.

This Week's Front Page: 'The Kick Ass'

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

Check out this week's front page, a special Iron Bowl commemorative edition.

Looking at our digital age from the lens of Auburn's Common Book

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 30

David Eggers whipped out a $25 flip phone and the crowd gasped, cackled and jaws dropped.

Miss Auburn Top 20 to run on Creed, not philanthropic efforts

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 30

The Miss Auburn Top 20 was announced to a crowd of shivering students and faculty in the shadow of Cater Hall.

The behind the scenes of cleaning up after an Auburn win

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | November 30

Thousands of rolls of toilet paper covered Samford Lawn after the win over the University Alabama on Saturday. Come Monday morning when the tailgates are all cleaned up and the last of the fans have left Auburn, Toomer’s Corner and all of Samford Lawn remained covered in the remnants of the Iron Bowl win.

Graduate students stage protest of GOP tax plan changes to graduate benefits

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 30

Graduate students and faculty gathered in a large circle on Cater Lawn chanting, "No grad tax," under gray skies.

Auburn professor takes knowledge to community at November Science Pub

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | November 30

The community once again gathered at Red Clay Brewing Company to hear insight on a special project from a local physicist.