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(05/12/15 2:28am)
Auburn’s Department of Public Safety will offer participants in this year’s Citizens’ Public Safety Academy the rare opportunity to gain an inside look at how each division keeps Auburn safe.
(05/01/15 9:47pm)
Attendees of the 10th-Annual Mayors Jeans & Jackets Ball on Thursday, April 30, enjoyed an elegant evening of music and fine dining to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County.
(04/30/15 9:13pm)
Best-selling author Lydia Netzer shared her approach to writing and discussed her book, “Shine Shine Shine,” at the Auburn Public Library on Thursday, April 23, as the conclusion to the second annual One Book, One Village community reading program.
(04/27/15 8:05pm)
The 10th annual Mayors “Jeans & Jackets” Ball, which benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County, will be held at the Event Center Downtown Opelika on April 30, at 6:30 p.m.
(04/21/15 10:28pm)
Auburn’s historic Scott-Yarbrough House, also known as Pebble Hill, is undergoing renovations to better serve the community. It is considered the headquarters for Auburn University’s Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts and Humanities (CAH), as well as the Auburn Heritage Association (AHA).
(04/21/15 5:51pm)
The site of an iconic Auburn structure, The Bottle, will receive a historic marker dedication from the Auburn Heritage Association to celebrate its status as a piece of Auburn history.
(04/16/15 2:53am)
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist discussed the coverage of racial struggles during the Civil Rights Era to a packed auditorium at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art on Wednesday, April 15.
(04/15/15 7:10pm)
The AU Singers sang and danced the afternoon away before a crowd at the Music in the Forest event at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center on Saturday, April 11.
(04/11/15 4:44am)
One Opelika teen has recently taken her dream of becoming a professional musician to the next level with the release of her first original album, “Colorful.”
(04/09/15 6:38pm)
The AU Singers will entertain the public with song and dance as part of a concert series hosted by the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center on Saturday, April 11, at 4:30 p.m.
(04/02/15 11:21pm)
Auburn alumni Ace Atkins shared his journey from newspaper reporter to bestselling crime novelist as this year’s speaker in the Graduate School’s seventh annual New Horizons Lecture in the Foy Ballroom on Thursday, April 2.
(04/02/15 6:05pm)
Yum Yum’s, which opened in December 2014, is a food specialty shop that provides customers with home-cooked meals they can request and pick up in the same day.
(03/17/15 8:42pm)
A member of the Southern Poverty Law Center brought up several points about the problems Alabama prisons face in a talk given at Auburn First Baptist Church at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 16. The event was hosted by the League of Women Voters of East Alabama.
(03/15/15 8:04pm)
Recent Auburn graduate Sheyda Mehrara has been making strides in the world of fashion through her work in public relations with prominent fashion companies such as Michael Kors and the British brand ASOS.
(03/10/15 12:14am)
Vinyl collectors can now peruse a new record store in downtown Opelika thanks to one Auburn woman.
(03/04/15 5:00pm)
Disney animator John Pomeroy shared his experiences in the filmmaking industry and showcased his talents to a packed auditorium at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts on Tuesday, March 3.
(03/02/15 8:08pm)
Disney animator and digital artist John Pomeroy will share his expertise and experiences in the film industry as part of this year’s Jay Sanders Film Series at Jule Collins Smith Museum on Tuesday, March 3, at 7 p.m.
(02/26/15 9:55pm)
After weeks of hard work bringing their vision to life, Auburn University art students unveiled their finished mural, which will be sent off next month as part of an international project, at Balcony Bar on Saturday, Feb. 21.
(02/10/15 1:00pm)
Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra brought a taste of Mardi Gras and New Orleans to Opelika on Sunday, Feb. 8, as part of The Arts Association of East Alabama's Jubilee weekend event.
The Jubilee, which took place at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts from Feb. 7-8, celebrated 50 years of The Arts Association of East Alabama.
The jazz performance concluded the weekend celebration, which also featured a performance from The Knights and award-winning banjoist Bela Fleck on Saturday, Feb. 7.
"I thought it was totally fun," said Irvin Mayfield, jazz trumpeter and director of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. "It was a blast. I think the band had even more fun than the audience."
In addition to directing the jazz orchestra, Mayfield is a Grammy and Billboard Award-winning artist, director of the New Orleans Jazz Institute, professor at the University of New Orleans and creator of Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse.
The band played several jazz pieces throughout the night, with a majority of the members performing solos. When he wasn't directing the band or bringing his humor and energy to the stage, Mayfield had a few solos of his own.
Some members sang in addition to playing their instruments. Trumpeter Leon "Kid Chocolate" Brown sang Frank Sinatra's "I've Got the World on a String," trombonist Michael Watson sang Stevie Wonder's "Overjoyed" and sousaphone player James Williams sang Randy Newman's "You've Got a Friend in Me."
The day of the performance also happened to be the birthday of Victor "Red" Atkins, the band's piano player. The crowd joined the band in singing him "Happy Birthday." Atkins is from Selma and is one of the few Alabama natives in the band.
Mayfield and NOJO closed the night with "May His Soul Rest In Peace." Mayfield dedicated the song to his father, and he said he wanted the audience to feel the souls and spirits of lost ones with them as they listened to the song.
Following the last song of the performance, the band made their grand exit, playing the classic "When the Saints Go Marching In" as they marched in single file out of the music hall with the crowd clapping along.
A few of the band's members came out after the performance to greet family members and attendees.
"All of our performances are really fun, but every crowd brings a different environment for us to respond to," said Emily Fredrickson, trombone player for the jazz orchestra and the band's first female member.
Fredrickson said the crowd in Opelika was great and it was at a nice place with a full house.
"It was amazing because we got to play so much for the band's family, so it was really emotional to see all the guys play for their family," Fredrickson said. "It made it a really unique night."
Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra's performance in Opelika was the third stop on their 12-city 2015 Spring East Coast Tour. More information on Mayfield and NOJO can be found by visiting thenojo.com.
(01/28/15 8:00pm)
For some students, deciding on a place to live off campus can be a difficult task, but Auburn offers several luxury options tailored to the needs of college students.
Complexes such as The Connection, Aspen Heights, Creekside and Two 21 Armstrong were built specifically with student residents in mind.
For students on a budget, complexes such as The Connection include water, sewer and trash costs in their monthly rent. This leaves residents with only power as a secondary expense.
Michaila Lindow, Creekside resident and sophomore in political science, said she prefers the more luxurious living choice because it feels like home.
"I think it's worth it to be comfortable when you come home," Lindow said. "Because I'm happier here and I'm more at home, it's easier for me to stay on task and get things finished because I'm in a good mood, so that keeps me motivated."
Several students said location is another important factor in deciding where to live.
"It's very convenient when everything is close by because it makes traveling so much easier," said Will Preston, community assistant at The Connection and senior in political science. "Safety is also something to look into."
Preston said he likes that The Connection is gated and has security cameras near the gates.
James Sappington, Two 21 Armstrong resident and senior in marketing, said a neat and clean property makes a difference.
"I like it because it's well-maintained," Sappington said. "They take pride in what they're doing, and then I'm more likely to take pride in [my place]."
In terms of cost, some students said they think it's worth it to pay extra to live somewhere deemed more luxurious, while others disagree.
Lindow said it's worth the extra cost if you love the place, while Preston said he had some reservations about the price of luxury.
"For me, paying a little more for a nicer place isn't really what I believe in," Preston said. "I go for necessities, not wants. It's cool that some complexes have more advanced things than others, but in reality I just care that I'm living somewhere in which everything is close to where I live."