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Police release names of men involved in Auburn Mall shooting

By Staff Report | March 12

The two met in the parking lot of Auburn Mall where there was an escalation that led to the men shooting at and hitting each other, police said.

Update: Two injured in shooting at Auburn Mall parking lot, police say

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief , Sam Willoughby | Community Editor and Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | March 12

At least two life-flight helicopters have arrived on the scene.

Plans for delayed West Magnolia bar move forward

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | March 11

Plans for a downtown bar on West Magnolia Avenue are back in motion, more than a year after the city approved the developer’s original proposal.

From El Salvador to Alabama: An Auburn woman and her family's odyssey

By Eduardo Medina | Community Writer | March 11

Blood streaked across the El Salvadoran dirt as a ceramic pitcher struck the face of Andrea’s mother. Her father, wielding a broken handle, screamed at the 6-year-old girl. She was next.

Bowling alley to open in old Hastings storefront

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | March 11

The Auburn Hastings was one of more than 100 of the chain's stores that closed its doors.

'We citizens of Auburn are an emotional people'

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | March 9

Depending on how long it takes the city and developer to work through the issues, the commission could hear the proposal again at its meeting in April or May.

Jule Collins Smith Museum to host second film of the Southern Circuit Film Tour

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | March 9

Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art will host the second round of the Southern Circuit Independent Film Tour at 6 p.m. on Thursday night. 

Legislature sends Sadie's Bill to governor

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 8

The Alabama Senate on Thursday gave final approval to Sadie's Bill, a piece of that would require that restaurants and eating establishments more safely secure their grease traps. The bill now heads to the governor's office. Sen.

With vote set for this month, some still unsure of Northwest plan

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | March 7

“Change is inevitable — it can happen — but we will not all understand all the components of it," White said at Tuesday's meeting.

Two leading gubernatorial candidates support hardening school security over arming teachers

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

Two of the leading Republican candidates in the 2018 race for governor say they don't support Republican State Rep.

National Geographic Photographer visits Auburn, talks conservation, personal motivation

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | March 6

Surrounded by a loving family, a pup named Brownie, a tropical fish and a few ducks, National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore cultivated his love for wildlife from a young age.  Sartore visited Auburn University on Friday, March 2 to share his photos and experiences of the Photo Ark with the Auburn family.  He pioneered the Photo Ark, a collection of thousands of animal species, preserved forever in a frame.  The project began in 1995, and to date there more than 7,800 animals documented in front of black and white backgrounds.  The Photo Ark’s goal is to connect humanity to nature, and to make people care about the animals that are so often neglected.

Student arrested in connection with downtown graffiti reports

By Staff Report | March 5

The Auburn Police Division arrested Elliott Tilten Glover, 20, from Auburn, on a charge of criminal mischief in the third degree

Man who committed suicide in front of White House Saturday attended Auburn

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

A man who fatally shot himself in front of the White House on Saturday graduated from Auburn, a University spokesman confirmed.

Discussions surrounding eating disorders arise during week of awareness

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | March 2

This week, Feb.26–March 4, is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week — a week in which NEDA encourages people to "raise awareness, bust myths, get people screened and start journeys to healing."

Mallory Hagan, former Miss America: Pageant scandal ‘despicable’

By Caroline Hannum | Community Writer | March 1

Opelika native Mallory Hagan is known for winning the Miss America pageant in 2013.

Governor signs bill with potential to take Uber, Lyft statewide

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 1

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill into law Thursday that has the potential to take ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft statewide.

USA Today nominates Toomer's Corner for Best Sports Tradition

By Melissa Mitchell | Campus Writer | March 1

One of the most beloved traditions on The Plains has been nominated for the title of USA Today's Best Sports Tradition.

Mothers worry for safety at Auburn High School

By Eduardo Medina | Community Writer | March 1

Local parents want a change in policies and architecture.