Trice Brown | Campus Editor
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University announces ways it will recognize spring graduates
Spring graduates can contribute personal photos to a mosaic of Auburn's logo and take photos in front of Samford and Langdon Hall through virtual backgrounds. Graduates will also receive commemorative gift boxes in the mail starting next week.
Auburn to offer tuition payment plan for next academic year
The plan is administered by Tuition Management Systems and will provide an alternative for students who are paying larger term payments and help limit student borrowing.
How a global pandemic is changing Auburn's Dungeons and Dragons scene
During the COVID-19 pandemic, students who often spent multiple nights a week playing Dungeons and Dragons on campus or in each other's homes are having to adapt the game to an online format.
University will provide prorated refunds for student dining plans
Refunds will be made to a student's eBill account via direct deposit to their bank accounts.
Students will have option at end of semester to convert grades to satisfactory, unsatisfactory
According to the email, students will be able to opt into “S/U” grading on a course-by-course basis by working with their academic advisors.
City of Auburn cancels library programs, closes parks and rec facilities
Programs and events have been cancelled through Saturday, March 28 at the earliest. The City will reevaluate cancellations and closures at that time.
One year later: Beauregard mourns
Beauregard residents are struggling and grieving a year after deadly tornadoes ripped through their homes, killing 23 of their neighbors and loved ones. “I knew it was going to be difficult," said William Baugh. "I just didn’t expect it to be this bad."
Mary Margaret Turton looks back on her SGA presidency
“One thing that’s been important to our team has been closing as many books as we can,” said Mary Margaret Turton. “That way, the next team is able to open up their own chapters.”
APD arrests Columbus woman, charges her with trafficking
Kathy Ann Whitfield, a 60-year-old woman from Columbus, was arrested on Feb. 17, 2020, at a residence in Lee County. She was transported to the Lee County Detention Facility and was later released on a $50,000 bond.
Scientist reconciles religion with climate change
“If you believe what the Bible says, you would believe that we do have the ability to affect the planet,” said Katharine Hayhoe, an evangelical Christian and world-renowned climate scientist.
