News

Eighth annual Oktoberfest hops back onto The Plains

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | October 23

The eighth annual Auburn Oktoberfest drew over a thousand guests to the lot and marquee of The Hotel at Auburn University last night.

Auburn man charged with rape of 21-year-old

By Staff Report | October 23

Auburn police arrested and charged Bryan Preston McLeod with first-degree rape.

Family Portal helps to further connect Auburn parents to student academics

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | October 23

Communication can be a struggle between parents and students when it deals with academics.

BERT addresses bias-related incidents on Auburn's campus

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | October 23

With nine BERT Core Team Departments, BERT is able to effectively respond to incidents involving bias across campus.

Annual Diwali, festival of lights, celebrated in Student Center Ballroom

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | October 23

Participants of the annual Diwali Festival had the opportunity on the evening of Oct. 21 to experience Indian culture and enjoy the country’s cuisine.

Auburn spectral investigator duo gives haunted tour throughout October

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | October 22

For Brandon Stoker and John-Mark Poe, Auburn is not only the loveliest village but also the most haunted.

Opelika Fall Festival features new wristband option for children

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | October 22

Parents bringing their children to the Opelika Fall Festival on Tuesday, Oct. 24, have a new option this year to purchase a $10 all-activities wristband for their kids instead of buying individual tickets for each activity.

Bill that would allow hunting over bait passes Alabama House

October 22

A bill that would allow Alabamians to hunt feral swine and whitetail deer over bait passed the Alabama House.

‘Tailgate Guys’ to partner with Auburn for Sugar Bowl

By Staff Report | October 22

Tailgate Guys, a national brand focusing on game day event execution and service, will expand its national footprint at the University during the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Auburn professor to lead multi-state irrigation training project

By Staff Report | October 21

In Alabama, only 15 percent of the land currently available for farming is irrigated, which translates to a large loss in revenue for the state’s agricultural industry. Brenda Ortiz, associate professor in the College of Agriculture’s Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences and agronomist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, hopes to increase irrigation adoption and close the irrigation knowledge gap in Alabama.

Governor announces lowest unemployment rate in Alabama history

By Staff Report | October 20

September's 3.8 percent unemployment is the lowest the rate in Alabama has ever been, tied with April 2007.

Cook Out to open three restaurants in the Auburn area

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | October 20

Cook Out, a popular hamburger joint, will now be opening three franchise locations in the Auburn area.

Auburn Students for Life club raises awareness for pro-life week

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | October 20

127 crosses dotted Cater Lawn Wednesday, symbolizing the amount of babies aborted each hour. Pro-life week is this week and the Auburn Students for Life Group is raising awareness.

Auburn hosts Derald Wing Sue as next Critical Conversations speaker

By Bailey Murphy | Campus Writer | October 19

Auburn University hosted multicultural scholar Derald Wing Sue as part of its Critical Conversations speaker series Thursday evening.

PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship moving from Auburn

By Peter Santo | Sports Writer | October 18

The PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship will be moving from Auburn to Lexington, Kentucky.

Auburn Global to host Diwali festival Oct. 21, open to everyone

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | October 18

Auburn students can take part in an Autumn tradition in the coming weeks. The Cross Cultural Center for Excellence at the University will be hosting the “Festival of Lights” in celebration of Diwali, a five-day celebration observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists. The celebration is done in the fall and usually includes fireworks and many lights.