Community

New grant allows Prison Arts & Education project to continue

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | August 22

A recent $55,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will help the Alabama Prison Arts & Eduction project at Auburn University continue. The project, housed in the department of human development and family studies in the College of Human Sciences, has provided visual arts classes to many correctional facilities in Alabama since 2003, when it first partnered with the NEA.

Tuberculosis case remains contained

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | August 22

An Auburn University student has been diagnosed with an active case of pulmonary tuberculosis Thursday, Aug. 14. Pam Barrett, director of the tuberculosis control office of the Alabama Department of Public Health, said approximately 90 people have been in close contact with the individual.

Judge dismisses quota lawsuit, former police officer's claims not substantiated by evidence

August 21

A Montgomery federal judge dismissed a former Auburn police officer's lawsuit Monday, Aug. 18, against Auburn's city government claiming he was fired for speaking out against what he alleged was a quota system.

319 Bragg residents who live in Building Two are living in a hotel or with friends until the building is ready.

Nothing to Bragg about: 319 Bragg apartments temporarily displaces students

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | August 21

U-Haul and Penske trucks navigated Auburn's streets and filed into town the second week of August as students moved into their new apartments. The residents in Building 2 at 319 Bragg, however, are unable to set up their new home.

Councilman Dowdell accuses candidate of breaking election rule

August 19

Councilman Arthur Dowdell spoke for 12 minutes at the end of the 22 minute city councilmeeting, claiming his opponent in the Aug. 26 election, Clemon Byrd, does not live in Ward 1.

Students share their favorite steals and deals

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | August 19

There are plenty of good deals in Auburn -- if you know where to look.

City Council discusses 2014 Homecoming Parade plans

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | August 5

Five Auburn City Council members were presented with Certificates of Election Tuesday after going unopposed in the upcoming elections.

Auburn campus and community offer several ways to stay safe

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | July 30

Auburn University takes pride in the low crime rate on campus. Collegefactual.com deemed the University at being about average when it comes to crime rate. The website gave Auburn a B+ crime grade and included a break down of which crimes are most prevalent on campus.

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Industrial design students create an updated cane for a handicapped veteran

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | July 28

The Assistive Technology Collaborative Project is a studio involving the department of special education, rehabilitation and counseling and the department of industrial design.

Broken gas pipe causes kitchen fire in Checkers

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | July 28

The fire that broke out at the Checkers located at the intersection of Glenn Avenue and Gay Street has been linked to a gas pipe burst. The fire, which occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on Monday, July 7 was caused after a gas pipe under the main grille in the restaurant's kitchen burst.

Champion will be competing in Miss Teen USA on Aug. 1

Auburn student represents Alabama in Miss Teen USA

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | July 28

Sarah-Baskin Champion did not grow up a pageant girl. Baskin, Miss Alabama Teen USA 2014, was a self-proclaimed introvert, something her mother, Laura Champion, said she agreed with.

The Cellar is now open and located on Ogletree Road

New wine and tapas bar opens in Auburn

By Kerry Coppinger | Community Writer | July 26

The management team at Cigar & Fine Spirits on Ogletree Road recently added on to their business by opening a wine and tapas bar next door. The bar is The Cellar, and according to Rhianna Lerma, service manager of The Cellar, the tapas bar focuses on catering to a mostly female clientele.

Auburn Athletics create partnership to help end child hunger

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | July 25

Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs, PGA golfer Jason Dufner and Alabama Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey were on hand Friday at the Lee County Boys and Girls Club to announce the Auburn Athletics department partnership with the End Child Hunger in Alabama and Auburn's Hunger Solution Institute.

Children over the age of 8 will learn basic survival skills at the camp.

Summer campers learn to survive 'The Hunger Games'

By Kerry Coppinger | Community Writer | July 24

Popular book series turned movie entity, "The Hunger Games" recently appeared on campus in the form of an active summer camp.

Editorial: Dress codes are not created equal

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | July 23

Clothing choice is a statement. What you wear speaks volumes about who you are as a person. It depicts what you like, dislike and how you show yourself to the public. College is the time when young adults are deciding who they are. The days of high school and inescapable conformity are gone. Students realize they can make whatever statement about themselves they want in college.

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Students and community collect 44,500 pounds of recycleable materials

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | July 23

Individuals bring electronics and confidential papers ready to be recycled and are directed through designated lanes depending on the materials brought. In March, more than 11 tons of electronics and nine tons of paper were collected and recycled.

AU Club and FCA pair up for golf outing to honor Lutzenkirchen

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | July 19

The Auburn University Club has partnered with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to put together a golf event in honor of Phillip Lutzenkirchen.

Aviation center to promote hands-on experience and industry interactions

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | July 19

Auburn University recently welcomed the creation of an aviation center on campus. The Auburn University Aviation Center, as of July 1, also houses the University's flight school.

The Opelika Farmer's Market: A family affair

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | July 19

Every Tuesday during the summer, farmers from the surrounding the Auburn area flock to the Opelika Courthouse Square to showoff and sell their produce to market goers.

OPINION: Downtown Auburn's music scene needs to catch up

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | July 18

One glaring issue, to me, is the lack of consistently good, live music in Auburn. It has not been an ignored subject though. The University Program Council has increased its efforts in booking headliners at Auburn Arena, such as B.o.B and The Avett Brothers.