Community

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.

Peppertree Steaks n’ Wine opens new Auburn location

By Ella Foster | Community Writer | October 17

Peppertree Steaks n' Wine has branched out from Montgomery to Auburn. The new location is located on Glenn Avenue.

Auburn adaptive athlete headed to Powerchair Soccer World Cup

By Noah Griffith | Writer | October 6

Zach Dickey, an Auburn University graduate student and adaptive athlete, is representing Auburn in the U.S. Powerchair Soccer World Cup starting Oct. 14.

Federal courts order Alabama Redistricting Committee to redraw districts a second time

By Carrington Romanick | Community Writer | October 6

The state of Alabama has proposed a redistricting plan that has received some backlash from courts and civil rights groups. What are the specifics of the plan and why is it attracting opposition?

Well Red: opening a small business in Auburn, twice

By Carrington Romanick | Community Writer | October 6

Well Red, a beloved coffee shop located on Opelika Road, will be opening another location.

Opelika's annual National Night Out builds community among locals

By Ella Foster | Community Writer | October 5

Opelika's annual National Night Out had numerous positive effects on the community.

Auburn City Council approves purchase of new police drone

By Sam Vise | Community Reporter | October 4

This week, Auburn City Council members approved the purchase of an Autel Dragonfish Drone to be used by the police department. The drone cost $131,675. Council member Sonny Moreman, Ward 5, addressed possible concerns constituents may have about the use of the new drone.