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Athletic director Jay Jacobs set to step down next year after succession of scandals hits athletics

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief , Will Sahlie | Sports Editor and Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | November 10

Longtime athletic director Jay Jacobs' tenure at Auburn Athletics is coming to an end, several sources close to the decision have confirmed / the University announced late Friday afternoon following several days of chatter surrounding the impending decision. Jacobs, who has spent over a decade leading Auburn's $100 million athletic machine, is retiring from his position, an announcement from Jacobs circulating in booster circles said.

Auburn receivers increasing production after Kyle Davis dismissal

By Tyler Roush | Sports Reporter and Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | November 9

“[Davis] has worked extremely hard,” Malzahn said. “He is one of those guys who really wants the ball and he attacks the ball.”

Students portray the American city in new light within student selected art exhibit

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | November 8

Paintings, photographs and other unique works of art depicting the everyday life of an American now display proudly at the Jule Collins Smith Art Museum because of the vision of Auburn students. Starting Nov. 7 through Nov. 24, the art museum will play host to an exhibit put together by Auburn students a part of Dr. Emily Burns’ Art of the USA class.

Council approves contract for traffic congestion study

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | November 8

The results of the study will be used in determining the feasibility of many development plans in the city.

AOII hosts Run for Roses 5K to raise awareness for arthritis

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | November 8

For the past 17 years, the sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi have held the “Run for Roses” 5K fundraiser to support their national philanthropy, The Arthritis Foundation.

Auburn High School teacher named finalist for national history teacher of the year

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | November 8

An Auburn College of Education alumnus earned a nomination for national history teacher of the year for his innovative approach to teaching.

Auburn's Warrior Research Center provides solutions to military problems

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | November 8

While many programs at Auburn prepare men and women to be a part of the United States Armed Forces, one lesser known program focuses on helping those men and women succeed once they are in the military.

OID provides encouragement and training for female students running for elected positions

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | November 8

The Elect Her program was presented by Running Start which is a nonpartisan and nonprofit organization founded in 2007 under the support of the Women Under Forty Political Action Committee. The goal of Running Start is to encourage more women to run for political office and to prepare them for campaigning.

Auburn Wheelchair Basketball recognized as team of the month

By Staff Report | November 8

The Auburn Wheelchair Basketball has been recognized by the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, or NWBA, as the Team of the Month for October.

Jule Collins Smith Museum to honor '125 Years of Auburn Women'

By Staff Report | November 8

The 1072 Society Exhibition will showcase works by 11 female artists whose careers span the late nineteenth century through today to honor "125 Years of Auburn Women."

Tigers hope to turn away from recent history against Georgia

By Bennett Page | Sports Writer | November 8

This Saturday, Auburn will attempt to turn the tide on a series that hasn’t treated them kindly in recent years.

Auburn looks to move on from exhibition loss

By Peter Santo | Sports Writer | November 8

There’s nowhere to go but up for Auburn basketball after last Thursday’s overtime loss to Division II Barry.

Federal grand jury indicts Chuck Person on six felony counts in NCAA basketball probe; Person fired

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 8

A federal grand jury impaneled in New York has indicted suspended associate head basketball coach Chuck Person on six different bribery and wire fraud charges.

For the first time ever, annual BSU pageant includes women contestants

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | November 8

This year the annual Mr. BSU Pageant became the Mr. and Miss BSU Pageant with the Black Student Union's addition of women into the event.

All Florida State fraternity activities suspended after pledge dies; alcohol suspected

By Ryan Van Velzer | Sun Sentinel | November 7

Alcohol is suspected of playing a role in the death of Andrew Coffey, whose body was found Friday — the morning after a gathering of more than 50 people at a house near campus, police said Monday.

29th Annual Pumpkin Carve at Dudley Courtyard

By Bailey Murphy | Campus Writer | November 7

Students and community members crowded the Dudley Courtyard to purchase and carve pumpkins. It was a happy and family-friendly atmosphere.

Chris Hodges speaks at seventh annual Ignite Auburn Monday evening

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | November 7

Students gathered from 7-9 p.m. in the Auburn Arena for the seventh annual Ignite worship event. Ignite was hosted by the Auburn chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and this year, Ignite was supported by Church of the Highlands whose pastor, Chris Hodges, delivered the main message. “Our reason is to bring together everyone on Auburn’s campus from, you know, different churches, different organizations, and really just start a flame for Christ,” said Junior Klaudia Birkler who is majoring in public relations, “Whether it be with someone who knows about God or someone that doesn’t, we just really to bring together Auburn’s campus.” The stage was placed on one side of the stadium floor with facing seats on the court.