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UN Ambassador Nikki Haley resigns, to leave at year's end

By Noah Bierman | Los Angeles Times and Tracy Wilkinson | Los Angeles Times | October 9

Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, announced her resignation Tuesday in a move that President Donald Trump said had been in the works for months, but which caught many White House officials by surprise.

Auburn Downtown Merchants Association to host Downtown Dribble

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | October 9

Auburn Downtown Merchants Association will host Downtown Dribble on Oct. 11 in an effort to promote local businesses. 

University does not expect closures because of Hurricane Michael

By Staff Report | October 8

Auburn Campus Safety and Security tweeted Monday that it does not expect any changes to class schedules.

Oktoberfest: Beer, food and weiner-dog races bring party to The Plains

By Rachel Fortner | Staff Writer | October 8

Auburn’s very own Oktoberfest was alive with the hustle and bustle of 2,000 festival goers tasting over 150 beers.

A voter's guide to Tuesday's runoff elections

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 8

Don't know who to vote for on Tuesday? We've got you covered with this handy guide to the candidates.

Ward 6 Council candidates discuss major issues

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 8

The candidates for City Council Ward 6 want to work to represent the people of their ward and their interests to continue to grow Auburn in a positive direction.

Ward 5 Council candidates discuss major issues

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 8

City Council Ward 5 candidates say they want to focus on the people. 

Ward 4 Council candidates discuss major issues

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 8

Ryan says his main focus would be representing the people of his ward as best he can. And candidate Smith says his goal is to get to know everyone is his ward and learn their concerns.

Ward 2 Council candidates discuss major issues

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 8

City Council candidates for Ward 2, Kelly Griswold, 62, and Todd Scholl, 51, both want to restore trust and improve ward 2’s infrastructure such as roads, sidewalks and other aspects of the community.

Think Pink Walk honors survivors of breast cancer

By Eduardo Medina | Assistant Community Editor | October 6

Proceeds will help provide free mammograms on Oct. 23 at EAMC

Northwest Auburn residents say mayoral candidates not concerned with 'the other side of the tracks'

By Eduardo Medina | Assistant Community Editor | October 5

Northwest Auburn, a predominantly black sector of the city, has historically contended with local officials for improvements and revitalization in the area.

City to invest in new water resource

By Abby Driggers | Community Writer | October 5

With a growing population, the department plans to expand Auburn’s water supply in the upcoming years.

Giving back to the community at National Night Out

By Emma McCall | Community Writer | October 5

The event was held to bring the community together for a night.

SEC mountain biking championship to be held at Chewacla State Park this weekend

By Staff Report | October 4

The 2018 Southeastern Collegiate Cycling Conference championship mountain bike race will be held this weekend in Chewacla State Park.

Police: Pedestrian struck by train at North Donahue Drive crossing

By Staff Report | October 4

The incident happened at a little before 1:50 p.m., when an eastbound CSX freight train struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian at the crossing.

Mayoral candidates diverge on views of growth

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | October 4

The Oct. 9 runoff election is unquestionably a significant decision-point in Auburn’s history. 

Sensigreen CDH Foundation raises awareness of birth defect CDH through bowling social

By Tim Nail | Community Writer | October 3

The Sensigreen CDH Foundation organized the University Bowling Social to raise awareness among young women of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), an often unheard of birth defect which is fatal for some newborns.

Celebration of Arts and Humanities Month kicks off with 'Arts on the Hill'

By Brian Wesley | Community Writer | October 3

The free kick-off event took place at Pebble Hill, and featured a concert from the Auburn High School Jazz and Lab bands.