Community

Three-peat: Auburn alumna and YouTuber on her hiking feat

By Oliva Wilkes | Community Writer | April 9

When Auburn graduate and Opelika native Jessica “Dixie” Mills embarked on the Appalachian Trail in 2015, the most hiking she’d ever done before at once was a three to four mile trek.

Campus Safety and Security showcases new features at open house

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | April 9

The Auburn University Campus Safety and Security showcased recent renovations including a stormproof emergency operations center and Auburn Police Division’s University Precinct.

MLK to now: A.M.E. Zion congregants reflect on race relations 50 years after MLK's assassination

By Eduardo Medina | Community Writer | April 8

On Easter Sunday, a six women choir enlivened the Auburn AME Zion Church.

Police tape on North Gay Street in Auburn, Ala., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.

Auburn police arrest 43-year-old Cusseta man on robbery, domestic violence charges

By Staff Report | April 5

The arrest stems from an incident at a business in the 2500 block of Innovation Drive at about 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday

Student leaders discuss racial reconciliation with Christian context

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | April 5

Members of the Auburn community took part in worship and conversation to bring different races together through a shared faith in Christianity at the Davis Arboretum on Tuesday evening.

Tim Cook to be honored with 2018 Human Rights Award

By Staff Report | April 4

Apple CEO and Auburn alumn Tim Cook with receive the 2018 Human Rights Award on April 4.

Council votes to increase downtown height limit, considers Design Review Task Force

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | April 4

Amid much controversy, the City of Auburn voted on Tuesday night to raise the height ordinance in the downtown area, paving the way for new developments.

'Dreams Coming True' mural could be taken down, a look at its history before it is

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | April 4

Just as waves crack and crash in the ocean, Callie Fold's commissioned mural in downtown Auburn has begun to split with age.

Organization aims to enrich the lives of local Hispanic children

By Eduardo Medina | Community Writer | April 3

The children are a part of Esperanza House, a non-profit organization aiming to help Hispanic families with education, mental health and youth development programs.

Attorney general campaign to hold Auburn-Alabama rivalry week

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | April 2

The Auburn-Alabama rivalry is one of the nation’s fiercest battles — so fierce that even members of the same political campaign team have split along university lines.

Auburn student charged with burglary, theft of property

By Staff Report | April 2

Police said officers apprehended Mershon at the residence as he was attempting to leave through a window.

Davis Arboretum hosts second annual Azalea Festival with help of local businesses

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Editor | March 31

Hundreds gathered at the Donald E. Davis Arboretum for live music, local treats and natural beauty for the second annual Azalea Festival, where the locally grown Auburn Series azaleas were sold.

Opelika man killed in Friday night shooting

By Staff Report | March 31

At around 8:30 p.m., OPD received a call reporting a gunshot victim in the 100 block of Chester Avenue.

Auburn man charged with sexual assault

By Staff Report | March 29

Police said the arrest stems from an investigation into a reported sexual assault that allegedly occurred on March 3 at a residence in town.

Opelika police arrest man for Saturday murder

By Staff Report | March 29

Police said Benford turned himself in Thursday morning and was arrested without incident.

Students meet with local officials to address city issues at SGA town hall

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | March 28

Auburn University students discussed issues in the City of Auburn ranging from recent heated discussion over proposals at City Council meetings to the persistent issue of parking downtown with City Manager Jim Buston, Mayor Bill Ham and multiple members of the City Council.