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Halloween week presents festivities for all ages

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | October 31

Halloween in Auburn is no small matter, and there are events going on for all ages in the city. The Opelika Sportsplex and Aquatic Center is having a Fall Festival from 6-8 p.m. at the W. James Samford Soccer Complex Tuesday, Oct. 26.

Halloween do's and don'ts from Pinterest

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | October 30

Halloween is a great holiday for many reasons. It's an acceptable time to dress up so creepily that you scare yourself when you walk by the mirror, but most importantly is the food. And by food I mean candy, and by candy, I mean chocolate.

Gay Street tailgate to feature AU vs. Ole Miss on the big screen

By Rachel King | Community Writer | October 30

Join the Auburn Family on Nov. 1 in the Gay Street Parking Lot for the Auburn vs. Ole Miss game on the big screen. Festivities begin at 5 p.m followed by a 6 p.m kickoff. Admission is free and open to the public. This is an event for the entire family. Kids can enjoy inflatables while hot dogs and hamburgers will be available for purchase through on-site vendors. Downtown restaurants offer take out perfect for family dinner during the game. Guests can begin arriving at 5 p.m in order to secure a spot and are encouraged to bring tailgate chairs and blankets.

Auburn student makes an impact on hunger and poverty

By Kristie Martins l Campus Writer | October 29

Auburn University is no doubt buzzing with stories of students who are making a difference with their passions. But sometimes those stories get lost in time.

Opelika Fire Station No. 2 has a continued paranormal presence

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | October 29

Jackson had heard stories about unexplainable sounds and sightings before he began working with the fire department in 1985. He swapped stories with the people he worked with until he changed jobs in 1990, and he is still a familiar face around fire department headquarters 24 years later. And 24 years later, the number of stories about paranormal activity at the station has grown.

The Beat Bama Food Drive began in 1994, and over the course of 21 years has raised 4 million pounds of food for the Food Bank of East Alabama.

Auburn students prepare to beat Bama with local food drive

By Rachel King | Community Writer | October 29

The rivalry of Auburn and Alabama has fueled the roar of fans all across the South. There aren't many places you can go without the banter of a "Roll Tide," followed by a determined "War Eagle." The rivalry that has become a holiday tradition has taken a back seat as the universities partner for a cause greater than any football game.

Auburn Family weighs in on midterm elections

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | October 28

Midterm elections are when political parties vie to win a majority of the seats in government. With the first open presidential election just around the corner in 2016, winning a majority of the available positions would give either major political party control over the nation's decision-making process.

Bruce Pearl's Fore the Children Golf Tournament will take place Oct. 27 at Willow Point Golf Course.

Bruce Pearl supports local charity with Fore The Children Golf Tournament

By Rachel King | Community Writer | October 26

Bruce Pearl, men's basketball head coach, has partnered with Children's Harbor to host Fore the Children Golf Tournament. The event will take place Oct. 27 at Willow Point Golf Course and Country Club in Alexander City. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Children's Harbor is a non-profit dedicated to supporting children with serious illnesses. Fore the Children Golf Tournament is held completely through sponsorship. The Children's Harbor facilities are maintained through donations and by patrons, such as Pearl.

Chewacla State Park hosts 12 Hours of Nite Nationals bike racing

By Rachel King | Community Writer | October 24

The 12 Hours of Nite Nationals is an endurance mountain bike race. The nationals are part of Chain Buster Production's Dark Nite Series and will be held Oct. 25, 9 p.m at Chewacla State Park.

The Muscogee-Creek language has been nearly lost in the years following the tribe's removal during the Trail of Tears.

'All hell breaks loose' after visit to Native American burial ground

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | October 24

Following the trail through the woods and over two hills past the grave of Penn Yonge, the ghost who allegedly haunts Spring Villa Mansion, Faith Serafin and her team of paranormal investigators walked onto an ancient Native American gravesite.

Editorial: Are they leading by example?

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | October 23

On Aug. 28, more than 1,000 newspapers were stolen from bins across campus. The total cost of the stolen newspapers, including production fees and ads sales in both the special section and broadsheet newspaper was approximately $1,600.

The pumpkins will be judged by a few of the professors at the event. The winning pumpkins will be auctioned off, and the other carved pumpkins will go on sale for a minimum $5 donation.

Architecture students hold 26th Annual Pumpkin Carve

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | October 23

Many people can carve a pumpkin, but some people make it into art. Auburn's chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students is hosting their 26th Annual Pumpkin Carve on Oct. 31 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at Dudley Hall.

Richard R. Almond (Contributed by Lee County Jail)

Man charged with second-degree rape

October 22

The Auburn Police Division has arrested and charged a 57-year-old man with second-degree rape. Richard R. Almond was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 21, according to a press release by the APD. The victim is a 21-year-old female.

VIDEO: Syrup Sopping Day | 10.18.14

By Jordan Hays | Copy Editor | October 21

The annual Syrup Sopping Day event in Loachapoka, Alabama was this past Saturday, October 18th.Music by Zack Kamerman

Man arrested for shooting a man on the 600 block of Shug Jordan Parkway

October 21

21-year-old Blake Alexander was arrested on first degree assault charges after police responded to "shots fired" at 2:11 a.m. Oct. 21 at the 600 block of Shug Jordan Parkway.

'One in, one out,' common policy for bars on game day weekends

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | October 21

Ricky Carmack, general manager of Moe's Original Bar-B-Que, said they are allowed to have 99 people inside and as many as they want on the back patio.

Syrup Sopping Day brings 20,000 people to the community of Loachapoka

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | October 20

Alabama Highway 14 trailing through Loachapoka, Alabama was a parking lot October 18, but it tends to be crowded on a particular Saturday in October.

State Legislature Candidates to participate in forum

October 20

A forum featuring candidates for the Alabama Legislature will be hosted by the League of Women Voters of East Alabama and Opelika-Auburn News at the Auburn City Council chambers at 141 N. Ross St. at 6 p.m., according the League's website.

Built in 1895, by the John Whitfield family, the house has been repurposed several times.

A young ghost toyingly haunts an old house

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | October 17

A bright flash of light like a fireball shot down the front stairwell of the Whitfield-Duke-Searcy House five years ago. Three women working with the city of Opelika witnessed the light and remember the event vividly, but it is just one of the many stories people working in the house tell when asked about the ghost of the house.

Auburn Police Division cracks down on underage drinking

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | October 15

In a news release sent out today, the City of Auburn Police Division announced collaboration with the Prevention Services Department of East Alabama Mental Health that will include an increased police presence in downtown areas during the month of October.