Community

Floral Trail open and blooming

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | April 11

With spring in full bloom, the Auburn Floral Trail is open for its 19th year and showcasing Auburn’s floral scene.

'Insurance is dragging their feet': Tornado survivors struggle with recovery process

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | April 10

The recovery process is well underway for some of the at least 300 families whose homes were either severely damaged or destroyed. For others, though, the process has barely even started.

Auburn Police seeking public’s help in search for missing Auburn man

By Staff Report | April 9

The Auburn Police Division is looking for Carlos Fernando Ruiz from Auburn. He was reported missing to Auburn Police in April 9.

Bars in Auburn reactions to the weekend's events, profit and how they prepare for next week

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor and Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 8

Quixotes, Live Oaks, 17-16 Bar and SkyBar Cafe are some of the bars that hosted gatherings for last weekend’s games and are gearing up for this coming game against University of Virginia.

Former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville announces U.S. Senate run

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | April 6

The sources said this is "the real deal" and will be a full-fledged run for the Senate seat currently held by Democratic U.S. Sen. Doug Jones.

Two schools – One family

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | April 6

Auburn and Virginia have more in common than their colors for one Georgia family. They have students that share the same blood.

SGA leaders from across the state gather in Montgomery for Higher Education Day

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 5

Members of college governments from across the state gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, for the annual Higher Education Day to advocate for the funding of colleges and universities.

Fliers attack Chinese Student Organization

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | April 5

Fliers recently circulated around various parts of the community and campus suggesting that Chinese students do not support the Chinese Student Organization. CSO is not sure where they came from but are disturbed, and an investigation is under way.

Michelle Schultz founded Baby Steps, which will be a home for pregnant college women. (Contributed by Michelle Schultz)

Baby Steps to host charity auction to raise money for student mothers

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | April 4

With the success of an auction a year ago, Baby Steps is set to host the charity auction Thrive for the Auburn community to aid in its mission to be a resource for student mothers.

Council limits student housing with aim to protect neighborhoods

By Eduardo Medina | Enterprise Editor | April 4

The ordinance at stake concerned the ever-increasing amount of student houses being built in residential neighborhoods — primarily historically black neighborhoods in Northwest Auburn.

Man convicted in Tiger Transit rape case sentenced to just over 21 years

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 4

"That's just over 21 years for what this monster did to this young lady in one the worst cases I have ever prosecuted. To say I am stunned and disappointed in the sentence, would her a gross understatement. I asked for a life sentence because I truly feel that is what the defendant deserved in this case."

Gus Malzahn, Bruce Pearl to headline Auburn Alumni Association annual tour

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 3

Auburn head football coach Gus Malzahn and men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl will headline AMBUSH, Auburn Alumni Association's annual engagement tour.

Mike Lutzenkirchen at Lutzie 43 Invitational Golf Tournament in Sylacauga, Ala. on Tuesday, May 24, 2016.

Lutzie 43 Foundation announces partnership with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency

By Staff Report | April 3

The Lutzie 43 Foundation announced a partnership with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to promote its 43 Key Seconds Safe Driving initiative, which promotes safe driving, especially among youth.

Auburn Arena to host watch party for Final Four on Saturday

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 2

Auburn Arena will host a watch party for the Tigers' first ever Final Four game on Saturday. Admission is free, and doors open at 4 p.m.

New cafe opens with focus on building friendships, community

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | April 1

Coffee is a sort of uniting force in American culture, and Krystal Scott, owner of Eden Cafe and pastor of The Mount Church of the Nazarene, is working on using that force to uplift and unite the Auburn community.

The man behind the curtain

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | April 1

While city employees were issuing press releases and trying to acclimate to social media, they were also learning that those methods for getting out information weren’t perfect.

Auburn committed to accessible sidewalks

By Tim Nail | Community Writer | April 1

Ensuring sidewalks stay accessible for these citizens is one of the city’s commitments toward keeping the community a welcoming environment for all.

Auburn offers versatility in biking

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | March 31

There are two main types of biking, said Chandler Purtle, department manager at Mountain High Outfitters, allowing bikers to choose the activity they want.

Travel basketball picks up in Auburn

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | March 29

The Raptors will host Run for the Raptors, a 5K and 1-mile fun run, Saturday.

Auburn students win regional entrepreneurship competition

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 29

On Wednesday evening, five hopeful startup companies gathered in the Hotel at Auburn University for the final round of the Auburn Regional Alabama Launchpad competition.