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Meet Auburn-based band The Stews

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | February 4

The Stews are an Auburn-based band with an ongoing tour throughout the U.S.

Severe weather possible in Lee County Thursday night

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 3

The National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama, has issued a severe thunderstorm warning, tornado watch and flood watch for Lee County Thursday night. 

Meet the 2022 candidates for SGA and Miss Auburn

By Elizabeth Bartlett | News Writer | February 3

A brief breakdown of the SGA candidates of 2022-2023 

Auburn students attend March for Life

By Abigail Stephenson | Community Writer | February 3

 Auburn students travel to Washington to attend rally for march for our lives 

Suspect in custody after shooting on Richland Road

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | February 3

A shooting on Richland Road prompted a lockdown of Richland Elementary School and road closures early Thursday morning. 

Public Hearing | Council approves multiple rezoning ordinances

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | February 3

At Tuesday's Auburn City Council meeting, council members approved multiple rezoning ordinances despite citizens concerns. Caroline Craig explains these rezonings and why the council voted to approve them.

Police searching for suspect after Opelika officer hit by car

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 2

An officer in the Opelika Police Department has been transported to the hospital after being hit by a fleeing suspect’s vehicle in the Kroger parking lot, police say. The Auburn Police Department is advising residents to avoid South College Street, Auburn Technology Park South and the Auburn Softball Complex as officers search for the suspect.

Council approves multiple rezoning ordinances

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | February 2

The Auburn City Council approved multiple rezoning ordinances last night despite citizens concerns. 

'It's not over yet': NAACP, some residents still oppose City's redistricting

By Elizabeth Bartlett | News Writer | February 1

 After multiple meetings, the redistricting plan proposed by the city council was approved 7-2 at a special meeting, despite an adjusted plan proposed by the Lee County NAACP. 

Aniah Blanchard's family continues to advocate for reform and raise awareness through Aniah's Heart

By Abigail Stephenson | Community Writer | January 28

Aniah Blanchard's family continues to host events in order to raise awareness two years after Aniahs disappearance. 

Auburn Student hopes to change the way greek life finds dates

By Tyler Schmidt | News Writer | January 27

Avery Arasin has created a dating app for those involved in Greek life. 

Public Hearing | City Council denies NAACP redistricting plan

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | January 27

This week, Caroline Craig explains why Auburn City Council voted to approve the City’s proposed redistricting plan instead of the NAACP's plan, which many community members spoke in support of.

Opelika City Schools superintendent announces retirement

By My Ly | Community Editor | January 26

Mark Neighbors, OCS superintendent, has announced his retirement after 15 years in the position. 

City Council denies NAACP redistricting plan despite push back from citizens

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | January 26

At last night's special meeting from the city council following an ammended map from the NAACP, the Auburn City Council voted against the NAACP plan despite citizens urge to approve it. 

Police ask for assistance locating missing 19-year-old female

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 24

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 19-year old female. 

Third Thursday Poetry Series holds its first reading of the year

By Grace Jones | Community writer | January 21

The Third Thursday Poetry Series at Pebble Hill held its first reading on Jan. 20. 

A new generation of culinary leaders and entrepreneurs

By Abigail Stephenson | Community Writer | January 21

The hospitality and culinary school in Auburn provides students with many opportunities. 

Presidential candidate hopes to create a welcoming environment on campus

By My Ly | Community Editor | January 19

Chris Roberts, dean of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, has been named the top candidate in the search for Auburn Universities 21st president.