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Student airlifted to hospital after being hit by car

December 5

A car struck a 32-year-old female Auburn student at the intersection of North College Street and Tichenor Avenue just before 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5.

Toys for Tots runs for another year

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | December 5

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, there is a chance to take a break from the festivities to get exercise. The Auburn-Opelika Running and Track Association is hosting their annual Toys For Tots run Saturday. The race will take place at Auburn High School with the help of the AHS Junior ROTC. This will be JROTC's second year helping with the race.

Auburn graduates travel the world to teach, lead and serve

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | December 4

Auburn students are spreading all over the globe after graduation, from Colorado all the way to Spain.

Professor of Architecture creates Auburn Gingerbread Village

By Rachel King | Community Writer | December 3

The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center will hold the 2014 Auburn Gingerbread Village on Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Guests are invited to gather in the conference center where they can enjoy hot cocoa, cider, cookies and carols, while seeing Auburn recreated in gingerbread.

Former Councilman Arthur Dowdell confronts the Auburn City Council

December 2

Former Councilman Arthur Dowdell addressed the Auburn City Council claiming Councilman Clemon Byrd is not a legal resident of Ward 1 at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Byrd defeated Dowdell for the Ward 1 seat in the Aug. 26 city elections.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Miscommunication in Iron Bowl chanting

December 2

I am a student at the University of Alabama and was in attendance at the Iron Bowl game this weekend. After leaving the game I saw on social media, particularly Auburn fanpages, that many people were posting that Alabama's student section were chanting "Lutzie's dead." I was appalled upon reading this.

Citizens of Ward 5 concerned with parking around Auburn High School

December 1

Councilwoman Lynda Tremaine held a public meeting for her constituents at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church on Magnolia Avenue Monday, Dec. 1, and the primary issue brought up was the parking situation at the High School.

Pick Elementary School uses Taylor Swift song in technology contest

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | November 27

The Pick Elementary School students and staff members have channeled their inner Taylor Swift to enter a contest that could award them $60,000 for the school's technology infrastructure. They entered the Compass Learning Classroom Refresh contest by making a video to the Taylor Swift Song "Shake it Off," but they changed the lyrics to fit their theme, "I Need Technology."

Moore's Mill Club has Sixth Annual Turkey Trot

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | November 26

The Auburn community is coming together to burn some calories and help others in the community before feasting on their Thanksgiving meals this year. The 6th annual Turkey Trot is coming up Nov. 27 at the Moore's Mill Club in Auburn. Sydnee Cleveland, founder and director of the Turkey Trot, started the event five years ago.

Women return to City Council

November 25

Through the changes of city government, from an alderman system to the current Council and City Manager system, women have been involved in Auburn politics. Except for a nine-year gap from 1963-72, at least one woman served on the Council from 1955-2013, according to David Dorton, director of public affairs for Auburn.

Auburn students steal the show at Miss Alabama USA 2015

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | November 25

Two Auburn ladies stepped off campus and onto the stage at the Miss Alabama USA 2015 pageant. Liz Willis, junior in communication, placed first runner up to Miss Alabama USA. Caroline Pettey, sophomore in media studies, placed fourth runner up.

OPINION: Dealing with the woes of game day price increases

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | November 24

Momma G's is one of my favorite places to hang out with my friends. Unfortunately, on that Saturday, a pint cost $4 and a pitcher was $11.99. Did I buy the pint? Sure. Was I happy about the 60 percent price increase of the pint? Of course not.

Students regularly volunteer at local church's food pantry

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | November 24

Friday mornings at 8:30, a group of students from IMPACT, a group that provides volunteer opportunities, meets at the intermural fields on campus to make the trip to the Auburn United Methodist Church to work at the church's food pantry. The AUMC Food Pantry is the product of two women, Shirley Rose Glisson and Reeder Dulaney. Fourteen years ago, the duo banded together to start the charity.

UPDATED: Lee County Tornado Watch canceled

November 23

A Tornado Watch for Lee County has been canceled

Student dedicates her game days to recycling

By Anna-Claire Terry | Contributing Writer | November 21

Courtney Lu, senior in chemistry, has dedicated her last three football seasons at Auburn University to help promote recycling and sustainability on campus.

It's A Wonderful Life teaches children important lesson

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | November 20

Unlike other Christmas movies however, It's a Wonderful Life has a darker part of the storyline when the main character, George Bailey, contemplates committing suicide by jumping off of a bridge.

Auburn High School student arrested and charged with first degree rape

November 19

An Auburn High School student was arrested and charged with first degree rape and sexual abuse on Tuesday, Nov. 18.

Auburn University's game day traffic plan

By Rachel King | Community Writer | November 19

It was almost midnight as fans began to exit Jordan-Hare Stadium after Auburn's win against LSU. After rolling Toomer's Corner, traffic began to circulate as police officers stationed themselves at intersections and barricades to direct thousands of cars safely out of Auburn.