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Tiger Lodge, formerly University Heights, representative disputes allegations from slain football player's family's lawyer

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | July 18

"People sent their kids to a gated community expecting to be safe, and the gates were broken half of the time. If you go out there today, the gates are still wide open," Ferguson said.

Auburn student reflects on year as Miss Rodeo USA

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | July 17

Lauren Terry, senior in animal sciences production management, rounded up respect in 2013 during her year as Miss Rodeo USA (MRUSA) - the spokesperson for the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA).

GE Aviation announces additive manufacturing facility at Auburn

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | July 16

GE Aviation announced plans Tuesday, July 15, to install the additive manufacturing process at its current facility in Auburn.

President Gogue's high salary explained by officials

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | July 14

President Jay Gogue was named the second highest paid public university president in the country in 2012, second only to Pennsylvania State University's then presdient, Graham Spanier.

OPINION: A gun safe is not safe for campus

By Jordan Hays | Copy Editor | July 13

I am an advocate of self-defense. Proper self-defense and situational awareness are imperative when defending yourself, whether you're dodging a punch, a knife or a car. But then there are guns.

Professor gives glimpse into future with drones

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | July 12

In the near future, when an order is placed online, the customer may no longer receive the package through the traditional United States Postal Service, ground or air delivery. Instead, an unmanned drone will deliver the package.

Low number of iron bowl tickets cause student disappointment

By Kerry Coppinger | Community Writer | July 11

This year, the Iron Bowl, the most sought-after away game, sold out before many students were able to order. This caused irritation for students who hoped to attend the game against Alabama. They would not be able to sit in the student section during their final year as an Auburn undergraduate student.

Urban Sustainability Accelerator to benefit downtown Auburn

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | July 10

Auburn University and the City of Auburn recently announced they will receive consultations from the Urban Sustainability Accelerator (USA) program at Portland State University over the next year.

Auburn awaits one of the largest freshmen classes since 2010

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | July 10

With the fall semester a month and a half away, the University is preparing to accommodate one of its largest freshmen classes since 2010.

OPINION: The pressure is on for Auburn's majorettes

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 7

Our purpose as majorettes is to entertain the fans and to perform with the utmost showmanship; however, competition twirling is somewhat different than twirling in Jordan-Hare.

Swing Dance Association puts groove in Auburn's step

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | July 5

The Auburn University Swing Dancing Association (AUSDA) is creating an atmosphere where students can learn about swing dancing and its different styles, such as Lindy Hop.

Media Studies program evolves with technology

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | July 4

Auburn University's radio, television and film (RTVF) program recently changed its title to media studies. The name change reflects a dramatic and quickly shifting media landscape, according to George Plasketes, professor and associate director of the media studies program.

Remembering Tiger, first eagle to fly around Jordan-Hare

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | July 4

On August 31, 2000, War Eagle VI, or Tiger, became the first golden eagle to soar through Auburn University's Jordan-Hare Stadium as part of the pre-game football festivities.

OPINION: Majoring in MRS is an actual thing

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | July 3

Starting in about first grade, teachers begin asking what you want to be when you grow up. You draw it on craft papers and sprinkle some glitter on it. Parents keep the papers every year, remarking on the changes each year of childhood brings to the answers.