Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer
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Campus political organizations voice their opinions in annual Great Debate
Audience questions in the Great Debate dealt with impeaching President Trump and the related investigation into Ukraine, recruiting centrist voters and the May 2019 Alabama abortion bill.
Rise of vape-related illnesses causes concern for Auburn community
A fall 2018 study revealed that 17.7% of Auburn students were vaping an electronic device and not planning to give it up in the next six months.
Student veterans discuss the transition of military to college life
“In the army, school’s primarily used to help you get promoted and stuff like that,” Stewart said. “College has been a huge step.”
Junior begins playing guitar after experiencing a stroke
“I was always a country club kid, but I had the stroke and decided I should live a little more,” Findlater said. “I got a couple tattoos, grew my hair out and started playing guitar – a midlife crisis in my early 20s.”
'We don't see the light of day': Nursing students, professionals reflect on pressures, anxieties and fulfillment with job
“The flight attendant says to put the mask on yourself before you take care of the person next to you,” Yordy said. “We don’t hear that. We always want to help other people, and we feel like if we do anything for ourselves, it’s not good.”
'Girls won’t be doubted': Women push back against sexism in STEM
Using data gathered from the Auburn University Office of Institutional Research, approximately 15 percent of degrees in computer science, software engineering and wireless software engineering were earned by women during the 2017-2018 academic year.
Students discuss difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation
“I feel like cultural appropriation comes up a lot in pop culture,” Witherspoon said. “And I want people to be able to have more knowledge and more respect for other people’s cultures.”
Freshman Lauren Bradford wins 2019 Miss Auburn University Scholarship Pageant
“Everyone who competed is so genuine and deserving,” Bradford said. “I’m so ready to represent Auburn and to get out there and do things for Auburn’s campus.”
Actor from 'Hamilton' talks about following passions in Delta Speaker Series kick-off
“Life is the road," Clark said. "Passion is the GPS. Talent is the vehicle, or skill. And purpose is something you have to define for yourself. I call purpose today your reason why. Why do you do what you do?"
Camp Hill farm serves as home for mistreated young women
Jimmy Harmon, director of the Girls Ranch, said many people have false perceptions of the ranch. He stressed the idea that the ranch deals with parent issues – not kids ones.
