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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.

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.

Student bouncers secure bars

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | November 13

Quixotes was packed Nov. 8, even though it was the Saturday night after Auburn lost to Texas A&M 41-38. After the game, fans of both teams found their way to the bars. The line outside Quixotes stretched to the doors of the Gap next door.

UPDATED: Body found under South College Street exit

November 12

A man found dead under the bridge at the South College Street exit along Interstate 85, Saturday, Nov. 8, has been identified as John Michael Maines, 54, of Tennessee.

Board denies $1 million claim brought by parents of murdered Lauren Burk

November 12

A state board denied a $1 million claim made by the parents of murdered student Lauren Burk Wednesday, Nov. 12. Burk's parents, Jim Burk and Viviane Guerchon, filed the claim against Auburn University in February with the Alabama Board of Adjustment alleging the University didn't provide adequate security.

Apartment moratorium public hearing scheduled

November 12

Auburn is considering instituting a moratorium that would entail a delay or suspension of the construction of new apartment buildings. A public hearing on the issue is scheduled to take place at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce at 714 E. Glenn Ave. on Monday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

UPDATE: Three-car collision at intersection of Glenn Avenue and College Street

November 11

A three-car collision occurred at the intersection of Glenn Avenue and College Street temporarily blocked traffic.

Phase one of Renew Opelika Road project approved

November 11

Opelika Road will be getting a facelift. The Auburn City Council approved phase one of the Renew Opelika Road Project on Nov. 4.

Auburn community honors veterans with ceremony

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | November 11

Patriotism may run through the Auburn community year round, but this week is a day made specifically to honor those who have fought, died, served, and protected our country. This Veterans Day there is plenty for the community to do to honor veterans.