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Fear of clowns dates back to 2500 BCE

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | September 28

A 16-year-old Beauregard high school student was arrested last week in relation to threats connected to reported clown incidents. 

Athletics and Student Affairs 'increase game day security'

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | September 28

SGA recently addressed the increase in intoxicated students entering Jordan-Hare stadium and sneaking alcohol in as well.

SGA discusses homecoming and study spaces

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | September 28

The senate provided updates for the fall semester's upcoming university programs, as well as reports from at-large, liberal arts and engineering during their weekly meeting.

#eBay2Ways tour comes to Auburn

By Catie Sergis @ Intrigue Writer | September 28

An eBay campus tour came to campus to show students different ways eBay products can be used. At the eBay campus hub, students could win prizes and learn life hacks suited to their needs. The team revealed useful ways to save money by using one product in two ways.

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.