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Auburn City Schools reinstates mask requirement

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 16

Auburn City Schools is reinstating its mask requirement beginning Jan. 18, ACS announced Sunday.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Unfair Funding Distribution in Alabama Education

By Hannah Rowe | Auburn Student | October 8

In June, Alabama received a $7.7 billion education budget, the largest in Alabama history. While some would say it was equally distributed among public K-12 schools, it did not do much in helping many schools that are in historically lower-income areas. An Auburn student encourages students and parents to advocate for equitable funding distribution. 

West Smiths Station Elementary moves online until Sept. 9

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | August 31

West Smiths Station Elementary School will be going online for over a week starting Tuesday, Lee County Schools announced on its website.

Lee County Schools to require masks indoors

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | August 20

Effective Aug. 23, Lee County Schools will join Auburn and Opelika’s school districts in requiring all individuals to wear masks indoors, LCS announced Friday. The requirement will be in effect until further notice, the press release states.

Opelika City Schools to require masks when fall classes start

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | July 27

Opelika City Schools will require that masks or face coverings be worn inside its eight schools when students return for fall classes, the school district announced Tuesday.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: An open letter to Auburn City Schools from Anti-Racist Educators

By Anti-Racist Educators of Lee County | July 5

A group of educators from Lee County is asking Auburn City Schools to "talk about race, hold each other accountable for the racial disparities in our schools and address policies that preserve racial inequities."

'The epitome of what a teacher should be'

By Virginia Speirs | June 17

Kimberly Johnson, eighth grade study skills teacher at Auburn Junior High, was announced as one of four finalists for the Alabama Teacher of the Year award. 

AO Discover! brings hands-on STEM learning to East Alabama

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | April 8

AO Discover! will open its main floor of permanent exhibits once its donation goal for Phase I has been met and the exhibits finish construction.

Academic coaching offers tips for online learning

By Abby Winskowicz | Lifestyle Writer | November 10

The coordinator of academic coaching gives advice on some strategies for managing workload with online classes.  

'Home Works' program allows education students to teach K-6 remotely

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | June 4

Education students have worked on the program in place of a state and national requirement to have a certain number of hours spent face-to-face with children.

University federal mandates revise operations for pandemic

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | April 3

Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station directors addressed the University Board of Trustees to share how they are handling remote work and social distancing.

AHS class plans to sell newly built Tiny House

By Fielder Hagan | Community Writer | November 18

After many hours of work with building science and construction teacher Jessica Bowlin, the project was unveiled at the end of October. The 220-square-foot home comes with appliances like a washer, dryer and stovetop, along with a working bathroom and space for a bed. 

Auburn trustees to consider plan for new College of Education building

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 12

Auburn's Board of Trustees will consider a proposal Friday for a new building that would house classrooms, faculty offices and other facilities for the College of Education.

Eight schools in Lee County named Alabama Bicentennial Schools

By Staff Report | August 6

Eight schools in Lee County were named to Gov. Kay Ivey’s list of official Alabama Bicentennial Schools.

Report: Auburn is Alabama's most educated city

By Staff Report | July 13

Online car insurance shopping platform Insurify announced the rankings last month.

COLUMN: Why students should study philosophy

By Justin Thomason | Lifestyle Writer | December 15

Philosophy may have a much higher potential than it seems. Looking back at the ideas of the past could guide our understanding of the present.

Shadrack McGill campaigns on faith for senate

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | March 1

In 2010, a businessman with no political background, Shadrack McGill, was "politically convicted" by his God to run for Alabama Senate and was elected into office. Shadrack is currently running against four other candidates, including incumbent Sen. Richard Shelby, in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate.

Southern Union could merge with Central Alabama and Chattahoochee Valley Community Colleges

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 17

The Southern Union State Community College system may soon be gaining two sister campuses — and possibly a name change. Pending approval in July, Southern Union will be merging with Central Alabama Community College in Alexander City and Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phenix City.