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On Oct. 3, the annual Haunted Auburn Walking Tours returned for the 13th year in a row. The tours are the ideal way to learn about paranormal events that have happened around some of Auburn’s most iconic landmarks.
From Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, AubFest hosted an estimated 1,200 attendees for its seventh edition at the local ATV park, Boggin’ On The Plains. Tickets for the biannual festival’s largest year yet sold for $30 online and included access to camping, food trucks, retail vendors and over 30 performances — including the headliner, Post Sex Nachos.
No. 4 Auburn equestrian began its 25-26 season with a 16-2 victory over No. 8 Baylor on Saturday at home. Auburn dominated the meet, winning all four events and earning a sweep of the Most Outstanding Performer honors.
As we head into the bye week of the Auburn football season most would agree there have been many ups and downs already in just five short weeks. The Tigers and their offense led by quarterback Jackson Arnold will be looking to take on head coach Kirby Smart’s Georgia Bulldogs at home in their next game but first I want to take a look at the offense and who has been the main contributors so far this year and determine who has been the “Offensive MVP”.
The 76th Lee County Fair returned to Opelika from Sept. 30th to Oct. 3rd, 2025. First opening in 1948, the event sees it annual return in the first week of October, and this year's edition has seen record attendance. While some aspects have changed, the fair continues to feature carnival rides and games, live music, livestock showcasing and other activities.
Sophomore Lauren Dreves impressed with a career-best 19 kills in a remarkable four-set battle. Auburn (11-3, 2-1) went head-to-head with Florida (7-5, 2-1) Friday night inside Exactech Arena but fell in a hard-fought match, 3-1 (25-18, 17-25, 25-18, 26-24).
It’s the first of two bye weeks for Hugh Freeze and Auburn football.
On Oct. 3, Beat Bama Food Drive held a vibrant kickoff for its 32nd annual food drive. The event featured free food and the opportunity to dunk a volunteer member in the well-loved dunk tank, as students gathered in support of an impactful organization on Haley Concourse, just steps from the Student Center.
After giving up an early goal, Auburn couldn’t find a way to even it up, losing 1-0 at Vanderbilt and falling to 5-4-3 (1-2-2 in SEC play).
The Auburn Tigers play the South Carolina Gamecocks at home this Sunday. The Gamecocks are currently ranked No. 10 in the SEC, making this game extra competitive and highly sought after. Auburn is coming in hoping to make a comeback after some tough losses and redeem itself against South Carolina.
The Auburn Tigers (11-2, 2-0) have serious momentum and confidence heading into this Friday’s matchup against the #23 ranked Florida Gators (6-5, 1-1) in Gainesville.
On the night of Oct. 2, University Program Council (UPC) transformed the Campus Green into a lively fall event, complete with carnival-like rides and games, bringing in a crowd of students. Laughter and music filled the air, as students enjoyed a fun-filled, fall-themed and thoughtfully planned night.
Auburn Mayor Ron Anders presented his seventh annual State of the City Address at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center on Oct. 2. The address focused on the city’s challenges and successes over the past year.
For Auburn students, choosing a game day outfit is almost as important as selecting their seat in Jordan-Hare Stadium. The game day traditions that Auburn celebrates have many elements, but navy and orange outfits remain the core of game day culture and school spirit. Every year, southern boutiques across town stock up on trending clothes, new sunglasses and creative game day pins to help students create the “Auburn look” that the campus is known for.
On Tuesday, Sept. 30, Pi Lambda Sigma, Auburn University's pre-law honors program, hosted Yale Law School admissions, giving pre-law students a chance to hear directly from the school. The session gave each student an overview of one of the nation’s most prestigious law schools and advice on preparing for the competitive admissions process.
On Sept. 30 at 6:00 p.m., Botanic’s Got Talent, a local talent show similar to "America’s Got Talent," began auditions for its fourth season. Auburn-Opelika residents who auditioned performed a short version of their act on stage at Botanic’s Patio for the audience, and 25 to 30 of the contestants were asked to return for round one of the competition on Oct 1. from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
On Sept. 29, East Alabama Health and Tuskegee University announced a research partnership that will bring together doctors and scientists from both organizations to study, diagnose and treat various forms of cancer.
Starting in fall 2027, first-year students applying to undergraduate at Auburn University will be required to submit their ACT or SAT scores. This change will mark the end of the University's test-optional policy, which initially began during COVID-19.
On Oct. 3, Ashlyn Powers won the title of Miss Auburn University 2026 after competing against 11 other contestants. Held in the Student Activities Center, the Miss Auburn University Scholarship Competition consisted of several categories for judging, such as talent, evening gown and on-stage conversation, with many participants winning various awards.
Located in the Harbert College of Business, the Lowder Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurship is home to four entrepreneurship programs. These programs are accessible to all Alabama residents at every stage of the entrepreneurial process, from having a business idea to running their own company.
