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Staying safe in Auburn: At home, on campus and in town

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | May 19

Whether students are coming to Auburn University for the first time or returning for classes, there are general safety guidelines they can follow to ensure their college careers aren’t riddled with unfortunate accidents or arrest records.

The Market returns to Ag Heritage Park for the summer 2017 season

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | May 19

The Plains are ripe with fresh fruits and vegetables for the Auburn family. The Auburn University Market at Ag Heritage Park went into full swing in the afternoon of May 11th. 

Celebrations for 125 years of Auburn women begin this fall

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | May 19

The 125 years of women at Auburn University celebration will include a series of events, keynote speakers and a gala.

Glenn-Gay intersection to reopen next week amid utility work for The Standard

By Staff Report | May 18

City workers dug up sewer infrastructure in the intersection to replace a sanitary sewer line under the intersection.

University agrees to pay $29K to dismiss Richard Spencer lawsuit

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

The university agreed to pay court costs in a joint agreement filed last week.

Council approves South College Street parking lot. New parking deck in the works

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | May 17

The Auburn City Council approved the development of a parking lot on South College Street.

North College Street water main replacement begins

By Chris Heaney | Staff Writer | May 12

Workers broke ground this week on a project to replace a 70-year-old water main.

Auburn named a 'Best City for Summer Travel with Families'

By Staff Report | May 12

Auburn was ranked in the Top 500 Best Cities for Summer Travel with Families.

Auburn student witnesses Fort Lauderdale airport shooting

May 12

"I thought for sure that I was going to die," Santos said of the shooting.

Senate leadership promises vote on autism therapy bill

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | May 12

The bill, sponsored in the Senate by Tom Whatley, should make it to the floor for a vote.

Armed robbery suspect detained after morning manhunt

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-Chief and Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | May 11

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Tuesday that the manhunt has ended.

Charles Barkley takes on white nationalist Richard Spencer in new TV series

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | May 9

Former Auburn and NBA basketball player Charles Barkley has a new gig hosting a TV show "American Race: White Privilege in America."

Navy ROTC members embark on a 4-day, 200-mile memorial march

By Staff Report | May 9

A group of Navy ROTC members is going on a four-day, 200-mile march from Auburn to Navarre, Florida.

University awards more than 1,000 new degrees Sunday

May 9

Sunday was another busy day as 1,000 more students became alumni.

Garden in the Park returns for 12th year

By Jessica Jernigan | Staff Writer | May 8

Opelika’s much loved Garden in the Park event returned for their 12th year this past Saturday at Opelika Municipal Park.

Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art closes until fall for renovations

By Staff Report | May 8

JCSM is undergoing renovations to improve educational, storage and public spaces.

College of Liberal Arts awards 474 degrees

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | May 8

The College of Liberal arts awarded about 474 bachelors' and graduate-level degrees to new Auburn alumni.

Police charge four people with East Longleaf vehicle burglaries

By Staff Report | May 4

The arrests were made after an investigation into auto burglaries that were reported on Tuesday.