Community

The Tea opens third location on Thach Concourse

By Sam Vise | Community Reporter | January 26

A new loaded tea truck has opened on Auburn’s campus. Located on the West Thach Concourse, The Tea has been booming since its opening on the first day of the spring semester.

Auburn City Council holds second January meeting, approves medical equipment for fire department

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | January 18

The Auburn City Council held its second biweekly meeting of January. The council approved the purchase of three chest compression devices for the Auburn Fire Department. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m.

Elementary school teacher Laura Collard embodying the Auburn Spirit

By Hannah Raitz | Culture Writer | January 14

Laura Collard has impacted generations of Auburn students. The third-grade teacher at Wrights Mill Road Elementary School love for the community and her students has made her a positive influence and loved by her students and the entire Auburn community.

Loveliest Village Holiday Market hosted in Downtown Auburn

By Kayleigh Freeman | Community Writer | December 5

The annual Lovliest Village Holiday Market was held over the weekend.

Pro-Palestinian Protest held at Toomer's Corner

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | December 3

A group of pro-Palestinian students gathered at Toomer's Corner to raise awareness and protest recent military action in the Middle East.

Auburn rings in the holiday season with annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony

By Sam Vise | Community Reporter | November 27

Auburn welcomed in the holiday season with its annual lighting ceremony. The annual event is a favorite throughout the community.

Auburn City Council holds biweekly meeting

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | November 22

The Auburn City Council held its final meeting of the month of November last night.

The fate of Auburn's short-term rentals

By Ella Foster | Community Writer | November 17

The Alabama Supreme Court affirms decision regarding short-term rentals case in favor of defendants. Steven Dixon’s appeal was denied and his arguments were found "unavailing" by the court. Dixon claimed that the city of Auburn’s short-term rental ordinance ignored his home’s status as preexisting and nonconforming, and violated his right to equal protection.

Alabamians unite: Kerry and Gary challenge using rivalry to help defeat ALS

By Noah Griffith | Writer | November 15

How two former athletes work together to raise awareness for ALS in the midst of one of sports' biggest rivalries.

Auburn Mayor Ron Anders holds annual State of the City Address

By Stuart Dyos | Business Reporter | November 15

Auburn's annual State of the City Address was held by Mayor Ron Anders last night at the Gouge Performing Arts Center.

New apartment development dominates conversation at Auburn City Council meeting

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | November 8

The Auburn City Council met for its first November meeting on Nov. 7. A wide variety of topics were discussed, but a zoning ordinance regarding a new apartment development received the most attention.

oLiv Auburn residents experience frustration over maintenance issues

By Kayleigh Freeman | Community Writer | November 7

Ongoing maintenance issues at oLiv Auburn has caused frustration for the apartment's residents.

Pines Crossing golf course open for business

By Stuart Dyos | Business Reporter | November 6

Pines Crossing golf course has reopened after undergoing a lengthy renovation.

Peace, love and pizza: Auburn community shows support after vandalism

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief | November 6

Early last month, someone vandalized Little Italy, a popular Auburn pizzeria, with hate symbols. The business reached out to the community on social media and received an outpouring of support.

Evolution of nightlife in Auburn

By Stuart Dyos | Business Reporter | November 3

A lot has changed in the way that Auburn students entertain themselves on weekend nights. What has this evolution looked like?

Auburn wheelchair basketball carrying big aspirations into new season

By Noah Griffith | Writer | October 31

Auburn wheelchair basketball had its best finish in school history last season, but head coach Robb Taylor and his team have sights set even higher when the 2023-24 season begins on Thursday, November 2.

Advanced Manufacturing Training Center now open

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | October 30

The AMTC provides Auburn engineering students as well as others a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and perform research.

Auburn Jewish community and people with ties to Israel speak out on Israel-Hamas war

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | October 25

On Oct. 7, Hamas – a terrorist group based in the Gaza Strip – launched an assault that took the lives of hundreds of Israelis. Members of Auburn's Jewish community and people with ties to Israel are now speaking out on the attacks and how they have impacted them.

Celebration Co., an event rental business, opens in Auburn

By Kayleigh Freeman | Community Writer | October 20

Celebration Co., an event and party rental business, opened on Sept. 18 in Auburn.

Auburn City Council discusses diverse agenda at second October meeting

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | October 18

The Auburn City Council met to discuss a wide variety of business. The topics of conversation ranged from contracts and agreements for construction equipment to resolutions suggested by the planning commission.