Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.
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🎓 Education
Auburn University’s Phygital Design Lab gives students a hands-on role in recreating historical art using AI+3D printing, digital modeling and augmented reality.
The lab, housed in the College of Human Sciences, works to make art more accessible for those who rely on touch to experience history.
Auburn University senior officials are set to revisit a policy to expand faculty disciplinary grounds, reversing a 47-7 faculty opposition in 2021.
The change would revise control over the Faculty Handbook and be reviewed by deans, staff council, and other officials (without prior faculty input).
🏈 Sports
Buckhorn beat Gadsden City 49-20 on Friday, Oct.
16 at Tommy R. Ledbetter Stadium after a strong second half. Parker Turley passed for 256 yards and four touchdowns while DJ Rosario rushed for two scores, clinching first home playoff game since 2005 — Buckhorn will travel to Sparkman on Friday.
Coach Alex Golesh said he is focused on improving leadership among players as starting linebacker Xavier Atkins remains suspended for today's game against Georgia.
He noted that while many players are stepping up, the team still has work to do in building a strong culture.
Last Friday, Judge Tickal heard Auburn basketball signee Mantas Rubštavičius's motion for a temporary restraining order, requesting briefings from him and the NCAA by 5 p.m. Tuesday.
A ruling is expected next week ahead of an exhibition game against Alabama — a preliminary injunctive hearing is set for Nov. 4.
Jared Benko, Auburn’s executive deputy athletic director, is set to become Iowa State’s new athletic director after nearly two years at Auburn.
He replaces retiring AD Jamie Pollard — his work in NIL and revenue sharing brought key changes to the program.
Auburn High Tiger beat the Opelika Bulldogs in three sets to win the AHSAA Area 6A-4 Volleyball Championship at Auburn High School on Thursday, Oct.
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