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ROTC Cadets presenting the flags in honor of Veterans Day at the Auburn vs. Texas A&M game. (Emily Enfinger | Assistant Photo Editor)

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.

Professor develops new type of grass

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | November 11

Edzard Van Santen, professor in the crop soil and environmental science department, has dedicated more than a decade to the growth of a new creeping bentgrass, a grass that has long been used for putting golf green surfaces. According to Van Santen, the new grass, named AU Victory, is a cool-season species with origins in 1999, when putting greens in the southeastern region of the United States suffered in the prolonged heat and humidity of summer, causing the grass to become too thin and resulting in poor golf greens.

Local folk musician sets sights on touring

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | November 10

Marleigh Jones is a slim girl with red hair as fiery as her passion for music. Jones graduated high school in May 2014 and is following her dream of being a folk musician. Her first album, "Jubal," was released in April 2014 through Noise Train, a music blog, under her solo project's name Streetparty in Liverpool.

'Sister Act' to perform one night only

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | November 7

"Sister Act" is coming to East Alabama Arts on Nov. 12 after being on national tour for less than a month. The group will begin their performance at 7:30 p.m.

Board of Trustees approves plan to renovate Samford Park

November 7

Thirty descendants of the Toomer's Oaks will be planted in Samford Park in 2016. The Auburn University Board of Trustees met Friday, Nov. 7, and approved a the second phase of a plan to renovate Samford Park including the planting of 30 trees along the sidewalk from Toomer's Corner to Samford Hall.

Fitbit bracelets take over the exercise community bit by bit

By Rachel King | Community Writer | November 6

Fitbit helps track daily activity, exercise, food, sleep and weight. The goal of the product is to keep consumers motivated through realizing how small steps make big impacts.

Students react to midterm elections

November 5

Students of both political parties made their voices heard in the elections Tuesday, Nov. 4. Morgan Giddens, chairman of the Auburn College Republicans and senior in accounting, volunteered for Speaker Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn.

VIDEO: Rep. Mike Hubbard Press Conference and Exclusive Interview

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | November 5

Taxi drivers still disgruntled with Uber operating in city

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | November 4

People working for Uber are "criminals," according to an Auburn taxi company owner. Jeff Steiger, owner of KGM Auburn Trax, spoke at the Auburn City Council Tuesday, Nov. 4 saying the popular ride-for-hire service is still operating in Auburn without abiding by the same regulations as other taxis.

Live 2014 midterm election results

November 4

Interactive election results from the 2014 midterm elections.

Sentencing delayed for University Heights shooter

November 4

Sentencing for the University Heights shooter has been delayed until Jan. 7. Desmonte Leonard will now find out if he will spend the rest of his life in prison or be sentenced to death next year, according to an Opelika-Auburn News report.

New Auburn City Council takes oath of office

November 3

Newly elected council members of the Auburn City Council took their oath office for the 2014-2018 term on Monday, Nov. 3 at the Auburn City Council chambers. After being sworn in, the new City Council elected Ron Anders as the new mayor pro tempore to serve as head of the council if Mayor Bill Ham is absent.

Mike Hubbard and Shirley Scott-Harris face off Nov. 4

November 3

Auburn residents will decide Tuesday, Nov. 4, if they will send the speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives back to Montgomery after being indicted.

Auburn water towers scheduled for demolition

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | November 1

The Auburn Water Works Board has begun demolition of two water towers that are no longer useful to the water system, according to the city of Auburn. Demolition of the tank located on Armstrong Street, built in the 1930s, and the tank located on East University Drive, built in the 1970s, is scheduled to be complete by December.

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.