Community

SkyBar owner's appeal bond decision postponed

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | March 7

On Monday afternoon, Skybar's longtime owner Pat Grider waited in the lobby waiting to learn if his appeal bond was revoked or not from Judge Jeffery G. Tickal. The verdict was postponed.

At Plant Bae, there's more than food that meets the eye

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | February 22

In May 2020, Quebe Merritt opened Plant Bae's first location in Montgomery, Alabama, with the goal of providing healthy, plant-based alternatives to traditional Southern cooking. In November 2022, she opened her second location in Opelika and has seen great success with the new location.

For Black History Month, Auburn High's Afro-Cultural Educational Club intends to elevate

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | February 20

On Sunday, Auburn High School's Afro-Cultural Educational Club held its fifth-annual Black History Month program. This year's event, Elevate, intended to celebrate and remember the achievements won and hardships faced by Black Americans.

Auburn High School hosts first Colors for Children's 5K

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | February 18

On Feb. 18, runners came out to support Auburn High School's Key Club in an effort to raise money for Children's Hospital of Alabama in their first annual Colors for Children's 5K.

Mardi Gras parade and Krewe Krawl to take place in downtown Auburn

By Kayleigh Freeman | Community Writer | February 17

On Saturday, Feb. 18, the 6th annual Mardi Gras Parade and the 4th annual Krewe Krawl will take place in downtown Auburn.

Opelika faculty member arrested on charge of soliciting sex act with a student

By My Ly | Content Editor | February 16

An Opelika faculty member has been arrested on a charge of soliciting a sex act with a student under the age of 19, which is a Class A misdemeanor.

BSU hosting several events to celebrate Unity Week

By Kayleigh Freeman | Community Writer | February 13

Black Student Union at Auburn University will be hosting Unity Week from Monday, Feb. 13 to Friday Feb. 17. BSU hopes to help unify Auburn's campus through the event-filled week.

The Table opened to create space for community with no strings attached

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | February 10

In January 2022, the Aaron's had a vision for a space in which the Auburn community could simply gather. A year later, their vision became a reality when The Table opened its door to the public.

Auburn City Council announces $3 million federal grant and police jurisdiction changes

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | February 8

At Tuesday's meeting, the Auburn City Council revealed the city had been awarded $3 million in federal funding to expand manufacturing training along with changes to how police could enforce laws outside the city limit moving forward.

Title IX office seeks to inform students of how it operates after USA Today article

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | January 27

In November 2022, USA Today released an article claiming that Auburn's Title IX office was keeping data secret. Now, leaders within the office hope to show students how they truly function.

Update on Saturday's officer-involved shooting in Opelika

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | December 19

On Saturday, Dec. 17, the Opelika Police Department responded to an alleged domestic dispute, during which one officer discharged his weapon at a 51-year-old man holding a knife. He eventually succumbed to his injuries at the East Alabama Medical Center.

A house, a home and a coffee shop, too

By Noah Griffith | Assistant Sports Editor | December 12

Ross House Coffee is now a staple in Auburn, but it simply started out as a home.

Two arrested for possession of destructive device

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | December 8

Two men were arrested after authorities discovered a destructive device in their possession on Thursday night.

Spicer's Music celebrates ten years in business

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | December 2

Spicer's Music celebrated a decade in business on Dec. 1, a landmark that many businesses strive to reach. Co-owner Tim Spicer credited the hard work of his employees for the store's unexpected success.

ALEA investigating death in APD custody

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | November 28

The Auburn Police Department is currently under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency for the death of an individual in their custody.

Rural Studio Building_Newbern-Town-Hall_photo-by-Timothy-Hursley-sm-.jpg

Rural Studio seeks to revive Alabama's rural spaces

By Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | November 27

As Alabama's population increasingly congregates in urban areas, the state's rural towns have mostly experienced a slow but steady decline. An Auburn University program aims to reverse that trend.

Chef opens Auburn restaurant in honor of mother

By Bri Johnson | News writer | November 25

After a lifetime of being taught to love food by his mother, local chef and Vintage 2298 owner Randall Baldwin decided to enter the culinary industry after leaving the Marine Corps. He then opened his new restaurant to honor her memory.

New Boykin Community Center health center works to provide care throughout Auburn

By David Coomer | News Writer | November 24

The recently opened Boykin Community Center's health clinic is working to provide care throughout Auburn and is working with several colleges at Auburn University to do so.

After 53 years, Campus Barber Shop leaves downtown Auburn

After 53 years, Campus Barber Shop to leave downtown Auburn

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | November 20

After occupying the same downtown Auburn location since 1969, Campus Barber Shop will be moving to its new location at University Crossing Shopping Center on East University Drive by the first week of December.

Ron Anders delivers fourth annual State of the City address

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | November 17

On Wednesday night, Mayor Ron Anders delivered remarks about Auburn's accomplishments over the last year.