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Auburn Police file an additional felony charge against Jochen Wiest

By Staff Report | September 26

Auburn Police filed an additional felony charge of criminal mischief 1st degree against Jochen Wiest Monday, Sept. 26 as a result of damages he caused by setting fire to one of the new Toomer’s Oak trees.

University asking fans not to roll the oak tree damaged by weekend fire

By Staff Report | September 26

Fans celebrating are asked to keep any rolling to the Auburn Oak along College Street. The oak on Magnolia Avenue was significantly burned by the fire, and experts won’t know for some time the extent of the damage.

Auburn man identified and charged for Toomer's Oak fire

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | September 26

Auburn Police Division identified and charged an Auburn man for lighting a Toomer's Oak on fire on Sunday.

Student who chased Toomer's fire suspect: 'Not today'

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | September 25

Herron Taylor said she couldn’t believe it when she saw the Toomer’s Oak on fire early Sunday morning.

Toomer's fire: 29-year-old from Auburn in custody

By Staff Report | September 25

The suspect, who is not affiliated with Auburn University, was also charged with public intoxication.

UPDATED | Jacobs: APD has 'suspect in custody'

By Staff Report | September 25

One of the newly planted Toomer's Oaks caught fire.

Horticulture professor doesn't 'think the fire has killed the tree,' future is unknown

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | September 25

Gary Keever, horticulture professor, said he does not think the burned Toomer's Oak is dead — but the tree's future is not yet certain.

Alpha Tau Omega offers free therapy app to members

By Emmy Leberte | Campus Reporter | September 23

Alpha Tau Omega National Fraternity is making steps to take mental health issues on campuses into their own hands.

Octane hits the road

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | September 22

Octane, a social automotive club, began years ago in Auburn as A-speed before changing names and adding car show trips to their agenda.

Report: Former tight-end repeatedly apologized to woman who accused him of rape

By Staff Report | September 22

Former tight-end Landon Rice repeatedly apologized in a series of text messages to the woman who accused him of rape, according to documents released by the accuser’s attorney on Wednesday.

University announces presidential search committee

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | September 21

Auburn University President Jay Gogue announced his impending retirement at today’s Board of Trustee’s meeting.

Student counseling hosts suicide prevention training marathon

By Emmy Leberte | Campus Reporter | September 21

Auburn University’s Student Counseling Services and Health Promotion and Wellness Service hosted a suicide prevention training day yesterday, Sept.

Brooke Buckles crowned Miss Panhellenic

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | September 21

Brooke Buckles, junior in communications, was crowned Miss Panhellenic on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the Student Activities Center after competing in several rounds of competition.

Why your professors won't share their political preferences

By Emmy Leberte | Campus Reporter and Claire Tully | Campus Editor | September 20

Though there is constant skepticism regarding the political preferences of political science professors, most every professor comes under the scrutiny of students' curiosity during election years.

Haley Center evacuated after fire alarm

By Staff Report | September 20

A fire alarm in the Haley Center today led to an evacuation.

'Clown sightings' reported on campus

By Staff Report | September 20

The Auburn Police Division has received reports of people dressed in clown costumes on campus, according to an Auburn University Public Safety notice. Reports of clowns scaring members of the public have spread across the United States.

University Emergency Management responds to clown sightings

By Staff Report | September 20

The University's Emergency Management in the Department of Public Safety sent out a tweet earlier today in response to reports of clown sighting on campus. The tweet said: "We've had a few reports of concerns about clowns.

SGA discusses game day and Lowder scantron machines

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | September 19

Senate met this week to discuss the new voter registration program, the return of scantron machines to the newly restored Lowder Hall and Ring Week. Treasurer James Beauchaine made the night’s first announcement with Ring Week.

$15 million donation clears way for University’s second business building

By Staff Report | September 19

A $15 million commitment from Raymond J. Harbert, 1982 graduate, matched by $15 million from Auburn University, will fund the construction of a second business building on Auburn's campus, according to a University release.

Sexual assault in residence hall reported

By Staff Report | September 19

A female student reports that she was raped in a campus residence hall room by an acquaintance this weekend while she was incapacitated, according to a release from Auburn University Public Safety and Security.