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From ‘The Loveliest Village’ to a booming city: Auburn’s path of growth

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | January 11

The city of Auburn has an estimated population of 63,793 and ranks as Alabama’s eighth largest city, according to the most recent United States Census estimates.

Project Uplift works with city to recognize National Mentoring Month

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | January 10

Members of the Auburn and Opelika communities are recognizing National Mentoring Month through the work that Project Uplift has done and plans to expand on.

12 candidates plan to run for SGA offices, Miss Auburn

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | January 10

Twelve candidates have plans to run for major Student Government Association offices and Miss Auburn.

ISO to welcome students back with Social Hour event

By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | January 10

ISO will host Welcome Social Hour on Jan. 11, 2019.

Jazz ensemble to perform again at AMEA Conference in Birmingham

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | January 10

“We did it four years ago and to standing-room only, so they put us in a double venue this time because they’re anticipating everyone coming to see us, so we’re hoping its going to be really good,” Pendowski said.

Gogue Performing Arts Center to open 2019 with nine series, 27 shows

By Loren Kimmel | Lifestyle Editor | January 10

The new center that broke ground in August 2017 is expected to bring in numerous performers of different musical and theatrical backgrounds to expand upon Auburn’s art scene.

New year brings new dining options: Permanent Steak ‘n Shake, Olilo and new Chick-fil-A food truck on campus

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | January 10

Steak ‘n Shake has moved indoors, and students will soon see a new food truck on campus — Chick-fil-A.

All clear: Police investigate suspicious package on Heisman Drive near transit hub, Jordan-Hare Stadium

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Jake Weese | Sports Writer | January 9

Officials said there is no known threat, but Heisman Drive — the road used by many Tiger Transit buses to unload in central campus — has been closed as a precaution.

Auburn starting online graduate certificate in restoration ecology

By Staff Report | January 8

The Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences recently started an online graduate certificate in restoration ecology intended to serve the educational needs of working professionals.

Permanent Steak 'n Shake in Student Center set to open Tuesday

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | January 4

The brick-and-mortar Steak 'n Shake will be open in the Student Center starting Tuesday. 

Chick-fil-A food truck coming to campus this semester, permanent location to be added in Village Dining

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | January 3

A Chick-fil-A food truck will be coming to Auburn’s campus in the spring 2019 semester, and the construction for an additional on-campus location is scheduled as well. 

Student organization looking to educate campus on treatment of animals

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | December 28

“Come out and see what we’re talking about because a lot, I think a lot, of people are afraid of vegans, but we’re not scary," Logan said. "We just love animals, and we just want to share that information."

New renovations coming to student activities center

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | December 20

A renovation project on the Student Activities Center began earlier in October 2018. This space will be used mainly by the Division of Student Affairs and will total in cost to about $7 million. 

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine successfully performs high-risk skull tumor surgery

By Staff Report | December 20

The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine successfully performed a high-risk surgery to remove a skull tumor from Casey and Cindy Vinson of Phenix City’s dog, Scooby.

Expansion of recreational fields to benefit intramural and club sports

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | December 20

Expansions on the recreational fields, originally built in 1979, began in early November to accommodate the growth of intramural and club sports. 

Auburn named best place to live in Alabama by MONEY magazine

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | December 20

MONEY magazine gave Auburn that designation on Monday, when the magazine included Auburn on its list of the best places to live in every state.

Auburn named R1 Carnegie research institution, achieving major goal

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | December 17

An R1 designation is reserved for doctoral universities with the highest levels of research activity.

More than 1,700 degrees awarded at fall commencement ceremonies

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | December 16

The basketball arena was transformed to honor the Fall 2018 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. There were ceremonies held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.