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Crime reports from Jan. 5-11

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 17

Crimes reported by the Auburn Police Division from Jan. 5-11.

Annual MLK Breakfast to honor Dr. King and award scholarships

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | January 17

The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center will host the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Scholarship Breakfast as part of Auburn University's King Week on Monday, January 19, at 7:30 a.m.

Aubie to place second in the UCA national championship

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 16

Aubie was defeated by Brutus Buckeye from Ohio State University in the 2015 Universal Cheerleaders Association national championship Friday, Jan. 16, in Orlando, Florida. Aubie placed second in the championship and was voted Fan Favorite.

Police arrest man in West Longleaf burglary

January 16

Daniel Mcafee, 22, was arrested and charged with third-degree burglary and second-degree theft on Jan. 15 after an investigation of a burglary reported on Jan. 14.

Bridal Expo coming to Opelika-Auburn area

By Rachel King | Community Writer | January 16

Opelika-Auburn News will host the annual Bridal Expo on Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Auburn Mariott Opelika Hotel & Conference Center from 1-4 p.m.

Editorial: Smile, Auburn PD could have you on camera

By Editorial Staff | Spring 2015 | January 15

The Auburn Police Division may be introducing additional body cameras to their patrol officers. As part of a new federal program initiative increased government funding has been put aside for police forces to use toward outfitting their officers with body cameras. According to Capt. Will Mathews, the Auburn Police Division is looking into the program and may purchase more body cameras for patrol officers. Bicycle officers around campus have already been wearing body cameras for the past six years. Officers are not required to keep the cameras on.

Sigma Chi fraternity suspension continued

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | January 15

The Sigma Chi fraternity will not return to Auburn's campus this semester as previously planned, according to Hank DeSanti, junior in accounting and chapter editor.

Public hearing held for Community Development Block Grant action plan

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 14

The Community Development Block Grant, or CDBG, had their action plan hearing at 10 a.m. on Jan. 14, 2015. Members of the community voiced their opinions on what they thought the grant should be allocated to.

Tesla builds charging station at Auburn Mall for electric cars

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | January 14

Electric car drivers needing a boost now have a new place to juice up. Electric car company Tesla installed a new charging station at the Auburn Mall in December.

What happened in Auburn while you were away

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 14

An overview of what happened in Auburn while students were away on break.

Markale Hart will face grand jury

By Rachel King | Community Writer | January 13

An exchange of gunfire took place between 22-year-old Markale Hart and freshman Auburn football player Jakell Mitchell, courtroom testimony revealed. A preliminary hearing was held for Hart, who is charged with the murder of Mitchell, at the Lee County Justice Center on Jan. 13 to determine if there is enough evidence to bring him before a grand jury.

Rep. Mike Hubbard re-elected as House Speaker

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 13

The Alabama House of Representatives chose to reelect Rep. Mike Hubbard as the House Speaker on Jan. 13, according to an article on AL.com. Hubbard, who is from Auburn, was indicted on charges of ethics violations involving using his office for personal gain.

Auburn police may now be wearing body cameras

January 13

Body-worn cameras may become a common sight on the uniforms of Auburn police officers. As protest against the deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner in New York City continue across the country, many protesters have called for police to be required to wear body cameras.

Gym memberships increase in the New Year due to students and resolutions

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 13

With the beginning of the new year comes the "new year, new me," mantra as people decide if they will be making changes in their lives. Committing to exercise often is one of the resolutions many people make, which often causes the gyms to become more crowded than usual.

Auburn student to move to Hollywood round of American Idol

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | January 8

Steffi Ledbetter, junior in theater, was featured in Thursday's, Jan. 8, episode of American Idol.

Auburn professors to become fellows of National Academy of Inventors

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | January 7

Two professors' research, innovation and patents earned them induction into the National Academy of Inventors this March.

City Council approves resolution allowing grocery store development

January 6

A new grocery store development is coming to the corner of Shug Jordan Parkway and North Donahue Drive.

Hard Freeze Warning for Auburn Wednesday night

By Rebecca Oliver l Contributing Writer | January 6

According to Auburn University Emergency Management, a hard freeze warning is in effect for the Auburn area Wednesday night.