Community

Making Trouble with the Guerrilla Girls: How a group of activists is fighting inequalities in the art world

By Rachel McGovern | Community Writer | December 8

The famous group visited The Plains last week, when Frida Kahlo, a founding member, came to Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art in honor of the 125th year of women at Auburn University.

Alabama Water Watch celebrates 25 years of service

By Staff Report | December 8

For the past 25 years, an Auburn University-based group of devoted citizens has watched over and protected Alabama's miles of rivers and streams. Founded in 1992 thanks to federal grant money through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Alabama Water Watch monitors these waterways in order to improve both water quality and water policy. In their quarter-century of service, Alabama Water Watch monitors 132,000 miles of rivers and streams, 300 species of freshwater fish, crayfish, snails, turtles and mussels, more than any other state. “Many people didn’t think we would last a year because they thought Alabamians were not interested in their water or their environment,” said Bill Deutsch, Alabama Water Watch co-founder and research fellow emeritus in Auburn University’s School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences. Deutsch directed Alabama Water Watch for its first 22 years and remains heavily involved in the association.

Winter weather possible in Auburn area Friday

By Staff Report | December 8

Auburn isn't expected to receive any heavy snow or measurable accumulation.

Community night held at museum shines light on diversity through the spirit of music

By Patrick Dunning | Campus Writer | December 8

Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art held its first biannual community night, placing emphasis on diversity within the Auburn community. An event set aside to celebrate the differences and come together to relate.

People of Auburn: Tamara Bowden glows about her role at Study Partners

By David Reardon | Community Writer | December 4

Study Partners coordinator Tamara Bowden has lived a life dedicated to leading students. From her days as a director of student affairs at a small college in Jacksonville to her current role with Auburn University, Bowden remains passionate about making education easier for college students.

Annual Opelika Christmas parade kicks off the holiday season

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | December 4

The streets exploded with festive music and cheering as the city of Opelika began the holiday season with their annual Christmas parade on Saturday.

Dayspring Nature Shop owner on running a local business from across the country

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | December 3

From goat cheese to fresh eggs and supplements to bath and body products, customers stopping by Dayspring Nature Shop on Opelika Road are sure to find a large offering of goods sourced from local growers and makers.

Sound Wall in downtown Opelika offers a new space for music lovers

By Rachel McGovern | Community Writer | December 1

Opelika's music scene is being transformed with the addition of Sound Wall, a new music studio, located at 605 Avenue B.

Auburn professor takes knowledge to community at November Science Pub

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | November 30

The community once again gathered at Red Clay Brewing Company to hear insight on a special project from a local physicist.

Man arrested for sexual assault of minor

By Staff Report | November 30

Ulyses Rosa, 34, was arrested by Auburn police for electronic solicitation of a child and second-degree sodomy of a 14-year-old girl on Thursday, according to a release from the Auburn Police Division.

‘Beautiful and diverse’

By Christina Sullivan | Lifestyle Writer | November 30

Alabama is the fifth highest state in the diversity of wildlife or biodiversity and the most diverse state east of the Mississippi River according to the NatureServe report.

Auburn police make most alcohol-related arrests of football season over Iron Bowl weekend

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | November 30

This past weekend wasn’t the biggest for just the Auburn Tigers Football team.

Auburn coffee houses provide space for community involvement

By Camille Morgan | Community Writer | November 29

One of the most common tropes about millennials is that they are, “glued to their screens.” A case could be made to confirm such a critique by observing young people throughout Auburn.

Man arrested for attempted sexual assault at Auburn bar

By Staff Report | November 27

A 20-year-old female patron reported that Hunter forced her into a restroom and threatened her with a gun in an attempt to force her to perform a sexual act.

Man charged with first-degree sodomy of minor

By Staff Report | November 27

Sims allegedly sexually assaulted a family acquaintance who is under 12 years old on more than one occasion.

You can register to vote until Monday at 11:59 p.m.

By Staff Report | November 27

The deadline to register online is Monday at 11:59 p.m.

Auburn library hosts writers participating in November novel challenge

By Mitch McCullough | Community Writer | November 26

November in Alabama isn't just about turkey and football. Throughout the month, the Auburn Public Library has hosted participants in the National Novel Writing Month program.

Trump stands firm in support for Roy Moore

By Tracy Wilkinson | Tribune Washington Bureau | November 26

President Donald Trump Sunday reiterated support for Roy Moore, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate.

Beat boredom in Auburn this break

By Morgan Kirkland | Campus Writer | November 22

If you're stuck in Auburn for Thanksgiving break, have no fear. Here’s some things you can do to keep busy and get in the holiday spirit.

Auburn named one of the best towns for holiday shopping

By Staff Report | November 21

Based on Expedia's social-media analysis, Auburn joins other college towns and a couple of SEC cities — Athens, Georgia, and Fayetteville, Arkansas — on this year's list.