Community

Auburn City Council approves Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | February 4

The Auburn City Council helped another restaurant rise with the approval of a liquor license for upcoming Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint. Uncle Maddio's joins many other chain restaurants that have recently settled in Auburn. The restaurant describes itself as "a traditional pizza joint where classic meets contemporary, and friends meet friends."

Unique homes as an alternative to dorm life

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | February 4

Most Auburn travelers don't notice the right-hand turn of Cedarcrest Circle. But down this small stretch of road are storied white houses, towering brick 5-bedroom buildings and in construction future-homes, buildings comparably mansion-sized when looking at the standard view of apartment living.

University's merger with police department increases enrollment, stimulates growth

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | February 4

In 2004, Justin Timberlake ripped off Janet Jackson's shirt, exposing her breast during the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXVIII; the United States lifted its travel-ban to Libya; Google released Gmail to the public and the American media released images of the U.S. military abusing Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib.

City's recycling commitment and waste management service aim to better future

By Pierce Ostwalt | Community Writer | February 3

The Auburn Department of Environmental Services does far more than simply cleaning up the toilet paper from Toomer's Corner after a Tiger's win.

Scale Back helps people set realistic weight-loss goals

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | February 3

On Thursday Jan. 16, the weight-loss program Scale Back Alabama kicked off its eighth year. Gina McDonald, the recent winner of the Biggest Loser, spoke at the beginning of the competition, giving inspiration to those taking on the goal.

Wake Up Coffee Company encourages fair trade

By Becky Sheehan | Intrigue Reporter | February 3

Sunlight twinkled through the paper banner taped over Wake Up Coffee Company's front window a week before its opening on Tuesday.

Auburn Art is starting a downtown legacy

By Becky Sheehan | Intrigue Reporter | February 2

When Cliff Hare purchased Auburn Art in 2011, he married two of his passions: art and Auburn football.

Burk family files $1M claim over daughter's death

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | February 1

In 2008, Auburn freshman Lauren Burk's murder shocked the University, the town and every single resident. Now, six years later, Burk's parents have filed a claim with the University, based on their belief that their daughter would still be alive if Auburn had a campus police department at the time, according to WSB-TV.

Students determined to keep memory of friend alive

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | January 31

The last thing Barrett "Bear" Townsend said to his Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity brother Tanner Scott was "I love you." Scott recalls the memory with a nod, straight-faced, not actually looking at anything. A face that says more than words can about the emotions that daunt him. His name was Bear, and he hugged like one too.

Supper Club going strong for 77 years

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | January 29

For years, Auburn students have gotten off Exit 51 and driven through town. They pass the familiar restaurants and local places, but one sticks out to current and past students: the War Eagle Supper Club.

Plains to Plate means eating local and eating right

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | January 29

Walking into Auburn's newest dining experience, Plains to Plate, aromas pique curiosities and the irresistible smell stirs a carnal desire to eat what's best.

Weather-related adjustments to city facilities, services and program schedules

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | January 28

Due to current and predicted inclement weather, the following adjustments will be made to city facilities, services and program schedules:

The City Corner | Economic Development

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor and Chandler Jones | Community Editor | January 23

As Auburn businesses continue to develop, the Auburn Plainsman sits down with Phillip Dunlap, economic development director for the city of Auburn, to discuss the upcoming attractions and industrial changes.

Hydrochloric acid spill causes minor traffic upset on East University

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | January 23

Today, Jan. 23 at 9:32 a.m., Apparatus Engine One of the Auburn Fire Department discovered a spilled bucket of an unknown, corrosive substance on East University Drive, according to Police Chief Lee Lamar. The spill consisted of a hydrochloric acid called Sure Clean 600.

Qantum of Auburn presents bridal show featuring local vendors on Jan. 26

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | January 22

For the past 20 years, Qantum of Auburn has presented a unique bridal show for the city with the goal of helping a bride plan her special day while being there every step of the way down the aisle.

Auburn's new Jim 'N Nick's aims for that "hometown feel"

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | January 22

Auburn's new Jim 'N Nick's owner David Gadilhe talks about his mission to give it that "hometown feel"

Local trailer destroyed in fire, family thankful for community's efforts

By Pierce Ostwalt | Community Writer | January 22

On Jan. 10, at the Tiger Trailer Park in Auburn, the home of Anginette Tinsley caught fire, destroying everything she and her family owned.

City Council approves affordable housing, announces Forbes recognition

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | January 21

The Auburn City Council kept the meeting short this week, but long-range plans to reach out to the community were at the top of the list.

Bringing arts and entertainment to Opelika

By Adam Wolnski | January 21

Arts and entertainment will be discussed in Opelika, Monday, when the Envision Opelika 2025 focus group gets together to brainstorm.

AU Marching Band believes in Auburn and loves it

By Nick Hines | January 21

From before the game starts, until after the game ends, there is one group of Auburn fans that have stayed through every football game. They were just as loud when the Tigers made their National Championship run as when they hit their rut and went 3-9 last year.