Community

Auburn Krewe prepares for Mardi Gras

By Fielder Hagan | Community Writer | February 21

Auburn’s fourth annual Mardi Gras Parade will be held this Saturday from 2–5 p.m.

Council approves 90-day student housing moratorium

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 19

The Council directed the City's Planning Department to research and review student housing in Auburn to determine what further action, if any, needs to be taken to ensure there is not an overabundance of student housing in Auburn.

Auburn supports Opelika's stance against possible quarry

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 19

The Auburn City Council unanimously passed a resolution supporting the City of Opelika’s opposition to the quarry at their meeting Tuesday night.

Public hearing to be held for Lee County quarry

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | February 18

Residents in Lee County will have the opportunity to voice their opinions about the quarry that could be built on the outskirts of Opelika.

City examines residents’ recycling bins

By Charlie Ramo | Community Reporter | February 18

The Feet on the Street campaign is a month-long campaign during which the City will examine residents’ recycling cans for contaminants, said Environmental Services Director Catrina Cook.

Police make arrest in Evergreen apartment shooting

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | February 17

Demarrius Travell Bridges, 23, of Opelika, is charged with attempted murder, according to the Auburn Police Division.

How to register to vote in Auburn

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | February 17

Any Alabama resident who is a citizen of the U.S., is at least 18 years old on or before election day, does not have a felony conviction that prevents them from voting and has not been declared mentally incompetent by a court is eligible to vote.

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APD: One injured in Evergreen apartments shooting

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief , Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief and Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | February 16

Shots were fired near Evergreen apartments, leaving one person injured, according to Auburn University's Campus Safety.

Seniors gather for Valentine Ball

By My Ly | Community Writer | February 16

The Senior Citizen Valentine Ball, held from 4-8 p.m. Saturday night, was organized by the Northwest Auburn Task Force and spearheaded by Sheryl Parker and Council member Connie Fitch-Taylor as a way to gather seniors together and build community.

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Planning group addresses roadways in Auburn and Opelika

By My Ly | Community Writer | February 15

The AOMPO will make the decisions along with Alabama Department of Transportation on what transportation projects should be funded with the available local, state and federal dollars.

Students react to Earth Fare’s closing

By My Ly | Community Writer | February 14

With the loss of this market, some are wondering where shoppers, especially students, who seek organic options will turn to in order to find what they’ve lost.

'Gravely concerned': Quarry faces opposition from Auburn-Opelika residents

By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer | February 13

For Dena Little, founder of Storybook Farm, a nonprofit that helps children who are abused, living in poverty or experiencing mental health issues, the stakes are simple: If the quarry is built, Storybook Farm will no longer exist.

Opelika Mayor Fuller reflects on 2019, addresses plans for future

By Charlie Ramo | Community Reporter | February 7

Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller gave his sixth annual Mayoral Address to the Opelika Chamber of Commerce on Friday, giving updates on the city’s projects from 2019.

City considers future of HealthPlus pool

By Charlie Ramo | Community Reporter | February 7

The City could lease the HealthPlus Fitness Center pool for 9 to 12 months. However City Manager Jim Buston advised against it, saying it was not fiscally responsible.

Students continue to work in Auburn through the coronavirus outbreak.

University leases 160 Ross for on-campus housing; students voice confusion

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief and Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | February 6

160 Ross — an apartment complex located off campus — will be considered on-campus student housing by Auburn University for the fall 2020 semester. The cost of living in the off-campus complex will be about the same as living in the Village.

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Lee County under tornado watch; AU suspends classes until 2 p.m.

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | February 6

Lee County was placed under a tornado watch by the National Weather Service Thursday morning, prompting the University to suspend classes until 1 p.m.

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Severe storms possible Wednesday night, Thursday morning

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | February 5

Severe weather could impact the Auburn area from Wednesday evening until 10 a.m. on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

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City selects new Auburn police chief

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 5

The City of Auburn announced that Cedric Anderson will be the next Auburn police chief.

Organic supermarket chain Earth Fare closing all locations

By My Ly | Community Writer | February 4

The company issued a press release stating the reason for the closing was financial struggles within the company.

University suspends travel to China over coronavirus concerns

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 31

Auburn University announced Friday evening that it will be temporarily suspending all University travel to China for students, faculty and staff due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.