Greek Sing 2024
Hosted by the Auburn University Panhellenic, Greek Sing 2024 showcased talent and sisterhood among 18 sorority chapters, with proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity. Alpha Delta Pi emerged as the victor in the fierce competition.
Hosted by the Auburn University Panhellenic, Greek Sing 2024 showcased talent and sisterhood among 18 sorority chapters, with proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity. Alpha Delta Pi emerged as the victor in the fierce competition.
The Auburn City Council held their final meeting of the month on Tuesday night. While a variety of topics were discussed, deed issues seemed to be the highlight of the conversation.
On April 10, Auburn University hosted the ninth annual Tiger Giving Day, a 24-hour fundraising event showcasing grassroots-led projects from across Auburn’s campus. The day saw remarkable success, with the majority of the projects meeting or exceeding their fundraising targets.
Auburn University held the 13th annual Fashion Event on Friday, April 12, at the Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum. The event was hosted by the Department of Consumer and Design Sciences within the College of Human Sciences and the Apparel Merchandising and Design Association. This year’s theme was The Silver Screen, inspired by old Hollywood glamor.
Pickleball, a sport much like a mix of tennis and ping pong, has experienced an unprecedented rise in popularity and has become one of Auburn students' favorite pastimes. In Auburn, this burgeoning interest has led to the creation of a pickleball club and a large and growing community on the hardtop. However, pickleball's popularity has created growing pains, such as significant wait times for open courts.
The university is in the process of removing lead paint from the exterior of Mary Martin Hall. The removal is not required by federal law, and the paint is not harmful unless disturbed by other elements.
In a growing community like Auburn, marketing the city as a tourist destination is essential. That is the purpose served by Auburn-Opelika Tourism and its president Robyn Bridges.
Auburn University's Apparel Design program offers students a chance to gain experience designing clothes.
During the April 1 meeting, Student Government Association President Jack Hilton discussed the proposal of implementing Narcan stations across the Auburn campus in partnership with the Interfraternity Council.
Auburn’s City Council held their first meeting of the month on Tuesday night. A variety of topics were discussed, but the most important issues were the new board appointments, particularly the reappointment of Nick Hayes to the Historic Preservation Commission.
Nearing the late hours of April 2, a car hit the 191 College apartment complex off of E Glenn Avenue and proceeded to flee the scene. Increased police presence and first responders were found on the scene.
On Monday, April 1, Jeff Long delivered the 2024 final lecture, a distinguished honor bestowed upon him by the student body in recognition of his contributions to the university through teaching and service. Currently serving as the assistant dean of the Harbert College of Business, Long has been an integral part of the Auburn community since 2012, initially serving as the chief operating officer for the business college.
Miss Auburn University, Mary-Coker Green, hosted Engage Week from March 25 to 28, a campaign dedicated to her service platform, “Engage: building healthy and resilient minds." Green's initiative aims to promote mental and emotional well-being through education, awareness and the utilization of mental health resources available at Auburn.
Well Red, a local coffee shop and bookstore, is buying the venue of the recently closing coffee shop, The Coffee Cat. Opening around April 15, Well Red owners Richard and Crystal Tomasello are opening The Fox, a new and different type of coffee shop compared to Well Red.
For Auburn and Opelika residents, whether they are students or working full-time, Rock ‘N Roll Pinball, located in downtown Opelika, is a staple for any night of the week. Featuring a pinball machine room in the front of the building and a bar/stage in the back, you’ll be sure to find something for you here.
The Auburn Police Department is made up of individuals with one common goal: keeping the community safe. Learning the names and faces of these individuals is one way to show gratitude for their service.
No longer a hidden gem of Auburn, Ashley Spencer didn't expect Aubfest's humble beginnings to soar into a semester tradition. Aubfest, a local music festival held at Boggin' On The Plains once every fall and spring semester, had its spring festival this past Saturday. From covers by the Tuscaloosa-based band Medicine Bus to the erratic punk beats of Mad Cow, numerous musicians played as the day lingered on and the tempo of the music increased. As the music sped up, crowd members changed their slow-paced dancing to rapid headbangs and made room for mosh pits.
Dream Court is an organization that provides adaptive tennis lessons for individuals with physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities. The Auburn chapter meets every Monday from 6 p.m. CST to 7 p.m. CST in the spring.
Auburn University Tiger Dining held Chef Wars, a spirited competition challenging teams to showcase their culinary prowess and craft the ultimate dish. The event was held on Monday, March 25, at the Edge, which is the main dining hall on Auburn's campus.
At their Tuesday, March 26, biannual meeting, the university faculty voted against a motion submitted by Michael Stern, associate professor of economics, regarding the legitimacy of Vini Nathan's position as provost and senior vice president of academic affairs.