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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.

Auburn City Council discusses AHS student parking

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | November 18

The Auburn City Council heard a number of complaints from Auburn residents pertaining to Auburn High School student parking at the Tuesday, Nov. 18 council meeting.

Public forum addresses gun and domestic violence

November 18

A public forum on gun and domestic violence was held at the Lee County Emergency Management office in Opelika on Tuesday night, Nov. 18. The Auburn alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sponsored the event with Lee County Sherriff Jay Jones and Lisa Stephens, director of the Domestic Violence Intervention Center.

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City plans to renovate Toomer's Corner intersection

November 18

The city of Auburn is planning a re-design of the intersection of South College Street and Magnolia Avenue to accompany the new oaks at Toomer's Corner.

Local woman forms musical nonprofit for youth

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | November 18

Nia Denham has a passion for music -- specifically, to help young musicians find places toperform. For the past five years, Niahas helped young musicians in the Auburn-Opelika area find places to perform. This year, she decided to form Amplify Auburn, a nonprofit group helping young musicians find performance venues and make music connections in the area.

Giving back during the holiday season

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | November 17

The community has many places to help those in need, but they are always looking for more volunteers. Lakeview Baptist Church, the Food Bank of East Alabama and Auburn United Methodist Church are some of the places accepting food donations, especially around Thanksgiving.

Film tells story of Auburn's first African-American football player

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | November 14

Racial barriers were everywhere in James Owens' life growing up, but instead of accepting them, he decided to break them down. Owens broke the college football color barrier in the state of Alabama when he enrolled at Auburn University in 1969, becoming Auburn's first African-American scholarship player.

Police and local businesses crack down on fake ID laws

By Kate Seckinger | Intrigue Reporter | November 13

Using a fake ID is a way for younger students to party like upperclassmen, but the Auburn Police Division and local businesses are cracking down on people using fake IDs.