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Sheriff warns of phone scammers pretending to be deputies

| March 30

On the call, the person informs people they have missed grand jury or jury duty or have an unpaid traffic fine that could result in arrest if fines are not immediately paid.

SAE fraternity eligible to return in two years

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | March 29

Specific violations were not made public.

Auburn student hit by pickup truck, seriously injured

March 29

The 27-year-old female student remains in unsatisfactory condition at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus.

City to host Bark in the Park Saturday

By Tori Linehan | Community Writer | March 24

Auburn's Parks and Recreation will be hosting the fifth annual Bark in the Park at Kiesel Park from 9 a.m.

Leath at Iowa State: Newly named AU president's turbulent past

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | March 23

During his career, Leath has experienced many successes — but he's also endured his share of controversies.

Ride-hailing service Lyft to launch in Auburn Thursday

March 22

Lyft will begin operating in Auburn at noon on Thursday.

Senate bill would make carrying concealed pistols easier in Alabama

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | March 22

Sheriff, activists speak out against the bill that would repeal concealed carry permit requirements.

Council approves funding for University Performing Arts Center

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | March 22

The Auburn City Council unanimously voted to provide the funding.

Organizers prepare for April City Fest

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | March 21

The Auburn Parks and Recreation Department is preparing for yet another successful year of Auburn CityFest.

Meet Auburn's Fire Division Chief John Lankford

By Tori Linehan | Community Writer | March 21

Lankford did not plan on building his career within the Auburn Fire Division.

North Donahue sidewalk project to begin in April

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | March 21

The project is set to begin in early April and will widen North Donahue from Cary Avenue to Bragg Avenue.

Steven Leath named new AU President

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief and Claire Tully | Campus Editor | March 21

Leath was at the center of a six-week investigation — and was ultimately not charged — earlier this year.

Taco Mama hosts soft opening party

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | March 16

Taco Mama hosted a soft opening invitational party on Thursday night.

Board to vote on new University president Monday

March 16

Auburn may know who its next president will be as soon as next week.

Auburn among Southern Living's 'Best Small Towns'

March 15

Southern Living readers chose Auburn as the seventh best small town in the South.

Construction underway on new residential development near Ross Street

By Sam Willoughby | Community Reporter | March 12

The Lex is a three-story condominium complex half a mile from campus.

Construction worker injured after fall on campus

By Staff Report | March 10

He is in stable condition.

Planning Commission approves changes to height ordinance

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | March 9

A revision to the city's height ordinance was unanimously approved by the Auburn Planning Commission on Thursday.

Impeachment committee to resume Bentley investigation

March 9

The vote Wednesday came after a similar vote on Tuesday, when members voted not to continue the investigation.

Protesters receive mixed reactions while advocating for equal pay for women

By Lily Jackson | Lifestyle Editor and Jessica Ballard | Copy Editor | March 8

On International Women's Day, students and faculty gathered at Toomer's corner protesting for equal rights for women.