Community

Lee County special needs conquers Olympic Games

By Taylor Ennis | News Reporter | June 25

Every four years, the Special Olympics USA Games awaits competitors throughout the nation, including the District of Colombia. This year, 18 people represented team Alabama from Lee County, and they came for the gold.

Mugshots Bar and Grill joining Auburn in fall

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | June 24

In the fall, Auburn will be home to a new Mugshots Grill and Bar in the Opelika Road region.

Grammy award-winning artist to perform at Auburn UMC

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | June 24

Larnelle Harris, 5-time Grammy and 11-time Dove Award winning artist, will be performing at Auburn United Methodist Church's 13th Star Spangled Spectacular on Friday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

Auburn collaborates with YogaFit, only university with certification course

By Taylor Ennis | News Reporter | June 24

This fall, students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to unite in a group exercise setting to train and become a certified yoga instructor.

Students share memories of their extreme summer vacations

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | June 23

Whether Auburn University students are taking summer classes, working or interning; short vacations provide opportunities to make memories that will last forever.

Dutch-American connection produces record-breaking duo

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | June 22

Pleun Burgmans knew nothing of Auburn or what to expect from college tennis when she received an email from women's tennis head coach Lauren Longbotham Meisner.

Baseball suffers 'growing pains' in Golloway's first season on the Plains

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | June 21

Coaching changes at the collegiate level often force the "old dogs" of a program to learn the new tricks of a coach they were not recruited by out of high school. That, or leave the school for greener pastures.

Editorial: Opposing opinions on raising minimum wage

By Raye May | Photo Editor and Cat Watson | Online Editor | June 20

Two editors show their opinion on whether the United States should raise the minimum wage.

Brazilians gather for the World Cup

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | June 20

The 2014 World Cup is underway, and the Brazil Student Association (BSA) is ready to welcome you.

OPINION: Some thoughts just need to be dealt with

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | June 19

Sometimes, people allow their thoughts to prevent them from doing things that need to be done. Like a song that you just can't get out of your head, some thoughts resonate louder than more important thoughts.

Chewacla State Park provides summer activities

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | June 19

For more than 100 years, Chewacla has been an Auburn attraction, and the summer is the park's busiest time of year.

Council approves rezoning for properties on Opelika Road

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | June 19

The Auburn City Council approved the rezoning of properties along Opelika Road at their meeting Tuesday evening.

Community offers ways to keep kids entertained during summer

By Taylor Ennis | News Reporter | June 19

After the coloring books are filled, spills are cleaned and the creative activity has simmered at home, it's time for something new. The Auburn and Opelika area have babysitters, children and budgets in mind this summer by organizing interactive events to entertain all.

Au Bon Pain employee brings positivity to Auburn's campus

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | June 18

If you go into Au Bon Pain, chances are you've seen the man with all of the buttons on his apron. His name is Terrence Bradley.

A father and son's bond led them on a "kwest"

By Taylor Ennis | News Reporter | June 18

This Father's Day, Kody Coggin, junior in industrial and systems engineering, and Lt. Col. Jeff Coggin, retired Air Force, entered the woods to share their love of mountain biking, the first of many adventure sports they started together to launch their project, FitKwest.