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The Photo XVI will be held a the Dempsey Center and the gallery will be shown from Oct. 15 until Nov. 21.

Auburn Arts Association holds 16th annual photography competition

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | September 17

The Auburn Arts Association and the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center will be hosting a juried photography exhibition and competition. The contest is called Photo XVI, and the Dempsey Center has been holding the show every fall since they opened 16 years ago. Each photographer can submit three pieces, and all submissions must be turned in by Oct. 9. Chosen photographs will be shown in the from Oct. 15-Nov. 21. The exhibition is open to all photographers 17 years and older.

OPINION: Homemaking isn't something to be ashamed of

By Kate Seckinger | Intrigue Reporter | September 17

Young people go to college for many reasons, but most go in hope of finding themselves. Even after graduation, some are still unsure about their calling in this chaotic world. Fortunately for me, I knew my reason for living at the age of 4.

Aubie is a featured guest at the 2nd Annual Motorcycle Benefit for Autism on Sept. 20.

Motorcycle Benefit revs up for autism

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | September 17

On Sept. 20, there will be the 2nd Angels Riding for Autism Motorcycle Benefit and family fun day taking place at Springvilla Park.

University Station Motor Coach and RV Resort is a home away from home on gameday weekends.

RV subculture brings temporary homes to the Plains

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | September 15

Cindy Thrash, owner of Cindy Cakes, stands under the shade of her canopy tent at University Station Motor Coach and RV Resort. It's Friday, and like other home football game weekends, RVs have been piling onto University Station's more than 500 lots all week. Near the entrance, pop-up tailgates and TVs tuned to ESPN are packed side by side.

Auburn alumnus Josh Dowdy signs copies of his new book, Orange Is Our Color.

Alumnus writes history of Tuberville era

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | September 14

Driving along Interstate 59 toward Birmingham from his hometown of Gadsden, Josh Dowdy listened to his dad warn him that Auburn University would probably lose the 1986 Iron Bowl. It was Dowdy's first Iron Bowl, and he was already an avid Auburn football fan.

Local chefs donate time to March of Dimes

By Kerry Coppinger | Community Writer | September 14

For the third year in a row, the March of Dimes of East Alabama will bring together Auburn's top local chefs to display their culinary expertise for the Signature Chefs Auction. This auction is set to take place Sept. 16 at the Auburn University Club on Yarborough Farms Boulevard. Similar events have taken place across the country for the past 20 years led by various March of Dimes chapters. Chefs from local restaurants, such as Acre, Zazu's Gastropub and Hamilton's on Magnolia will provide samples to guests.

Editorial: Burned by the court of public opinion

By Editorial Staff | Fall 2014 | September 12

In 2009, a photo of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps smoking a bong caused him to lose a sponsorship from Kellogg's. He was also suspended from USA Swimming for three months. The year before, he won eight gold medals. When the photo was released, he was crucified by the media.

Craft beer and German food offered at Oktoberfest

September 12

A taste of Germany and its favorite beverage will come to Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 20, when The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center hosts the 2014 Oktoberfest.

Zazu Gastropub relocates to Opelika

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | September 11

This past year, downtown Auburn acquired a variety of new restaurants, such as BurgerFi and Uncle Maddio's, but now, it's losing one. Zazu Gastropub is moving from its downtown location on East Magnolia Avenue to a new Opelika location in on 112 S. 8th St.

SGA's Capitol on the Plains brings Gov. Bentley to Auburn

September 10

Gov. Robert Bentley will be speaking to students at Capitol on the Plains, Thursday, Sept. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in Langdon Hall.

Uber must abide by same regulations as other taxis in Auburn (updated)

September 9

Auburn taxi owners want the Auburn City Council to stop Uber. Jeff Steiger, owner of taxi company KGM Auburn Trax, spoke on behalf of other taxi companies to the City Council at the Tuesday, Sept. 9, council meeting and asked the City Council to apply taxi regulations to Uber.

Forest Ecology Preserve brings local musician for Songs in the Woods

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | September 9

In the middle of the forest, folk music plays as you are surrounded by nature-happy people. Children play and the setting seems to resemble one from a fairy tale. Songs in the Woods is an outdoor concert held at Auburn University's Forest Ecology Preserve and Nature Center that brings together music and nature. The performer this year is the Dave Potts Band.

One-Sixty Ross will feature elevators, a parking deck and on-site security.

Auburn makes room for a new apartment complex in 2015

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | September 9

A new upscale apartment complex is coming to Auburn in Aug. 2015. One-Sixty Ross, located across the street from the Auburn Police Division, will be able to house 642 residents. The complex will feature elevators, parking deck and on-site security at their five and a half acre complex.

Activist group announces strike for Opelika fast-food restaurants then moves demonstration to Atlanta (updated)

September 8

An activist group announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2, a strike of fast-food workers would be held on Thursday, Sept. 4, in Opelika's Tigertown shopping center. On Thursday morning the same group, named 'Low pay is not OK', announced workers from Opelika would instead protest with other workers in Atlanta.

OPINION: Auburn and the black state of mind

By Jelani Moore | Assistant Opinions Editor | September 8

Last week, I was asked what it was like to be a black student at Auburn. At first, I didn't quite know how to answer that question. With me being often teased when I was younger for not being "black" enough, my first thought was that I was the wrong person to answer that kind of question. But after doing some thinking, I decided to attend the Black Student Alliance meeting Monday night in the Student Center.

New Toomer's trees have officially taken root

By Megan Barkdull | Campus Writer | September 8

Auburn University fans will now be able to honor Toomer's Oaks in two new ways. A plan to pay tribute to the University's history through sections of the fallen Toomer's Trees has been approved and clones of the trees have been made available for purchase.

The ATV was a key part of a search mission for a local missing person.

Police Division has just enough tools to do their job

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | September 8

The show of force and military- grade equipment in Ferguson, Missouri has prompted local media to investigate the equipment available to their own town.

Ann Finlen shows her school spirit while she works in Foy Dining Hall.

The happiest member of the Auburn Family takes care of students

By Sarah Robinson | Intrigue Writer | September 7

Those who eat at Foy Dining Hall have likely come across Ann Finlen, 49. She has been a loyal part of the Auburn Family since she was a child, but has since grown to be a loyal worker for the family here on the Plains as part of the maintenance staff.

Lawsuit filed over City Council election results

September 7

A day after a contentious City Council election for the Ward 1 seat, Councilmember Arthur Dowdell's half-brother, Larry Taylor, filed an amended complaint against council member-elect Clemon Byrd. Byrd won the Aug. 26 election, 246-147.

Girls' night out specials are held at clothing, jewelry and paint stores around town.

Local businesses plan events geared toward girls' night out

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | September 6

Anyone looking for a girls' night out in Auburn is in a good place to find it. Many businesses around Auburn have started the popular trend of hosting special events geared toward women seeking a relaxing, fun night out with their friends.