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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tiger Lodge, formerly University Heights, representative disputes allegations from slain football player's family's lawyer

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | July 18

"People sent their kids to a gated community expecting to be safe, and the gates were broken half of the time. If you go out there today, the gates are still wide open," Ferguson said.

Democrat Parker Griffith runs for governor on revolution platform

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | July 17

Parker Griffith is no stranger to the political spectrum. He served as an Alabama State Senator from 2006-2008 and as a U.S. Representative for Alabama's fifth congressional district from 2009-2011. He is now running for Governor of Alabama as a Democrat.

Upcoming First Fridays promotes a laid-back atmosphere in Downtown Opelika

By Kerry Coppinger | Community Writer | July 17

Most of Opelika shuts down relatively early during most of the month. On the first Friday of every month, restaurants, boutiques and other businesses stay open until 8 p.m. or later.

Auburn student reflects on year as Miss Rodeo USA

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | July 17

Lauren Terry, senior in animal sciences production management, rounded up respect in 2013 during her year as Miss Rodeo USA (MRUSA) - the spokesperson for the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA).

Tax-free weekend in Auburn set for beginning of August

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | July 16

The Auburn City Council approved a tax-free weekend for Auburn stores this past June. The tax-free weekend, which removes the Alabama state and city sales tax on some items, will take place from Friday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 3.

GE Aviation announces additive manufacturing facility at Auburn

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | July 16

GE Aviation announced plans Tuesday, July 15, to install the additive manufacturing process at its current facility in Auburn.

City Council passes ticket scalping ordinance

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | July 15

The Auburn City Council unanimously passed an amendment Tuesday instituting license requirements for individuals scalping tickets to events in the city of Auburn.