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'Because This is Auburn' campaign reaches $1 billion goal

By Staff Report | September 6

Auburn is the first university in the state to raise $1 billion in a comprehensive fundraising campaign, according to a University release. Because This is Auburn — A Campaign for Auburn University, which was launched April 18, 2015, reached its goal more than a year earlier than projected.

Auburn collects community input for northwest plan

By Sam Willoughby | Community Writer | September 6

Residents and community leaders met to brainstorm for a neighborhood plan.

Heritage association remembers "The Crescent" rail line

By Tiara Bond | Community Writer | September 6

“The Crescent” passenger rail line had a long history in Auburn.

Lovvorn refunds $10,000 campaign donation

September 6

Lovvorn originally received the donation in July, but it violated IRS regulations.

Republican candidates for House District 79 talk trust, issues in forum

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | September 6

Candidates were asked how they would comply with ethics laws, among other topics.

Libertarian Auburn student announces candidacy for House seat

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | September 6

An Auburn economics student is in the process of collecting signatures to get on the ballot to run for Auburn's House District 79 as a Libertarian.

Sandy Toomer hopes the second time's the charm

September 6

Auburn entrepreneur Sandy Toomer said it wasn't a hard decision to leave corporate life for missionary work because, for him, wealth has never been a top priority.

There's a millennial option in the Republican primary

September 6

As a 33-year-old father, local attorney and businessman, Brett Smith said he was surprised when he discovered his assigned generation class.

A House candidate attacking from the center

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | September 6

Auburn real estate broker Jay Conner said he wants to give all of the citizens in the district a voice in the House.

Greenway, canoe put-in planned for new Saugahatchee Creek park

By Ariel Cochran | Community Writer | September 5

Plans for a new greenway park along Auburn's Saugahatchee Creek may soon come to realization.

Police stand by description of Boarts after family provides toxicology report

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | September 2

A toxicology report shows Melissa was prescribed the medications listed on the toxicology report aside from ibuprofen.

Second suspect arrested in Gay Street shooting

By Staff Report | September 2

A second suspect was arrested today in connection with Sunday's shooting.

Judge denies restitution payments for Hubbard

September 2

Lee County Judge Jacob Walker today denied a motion from the prosecution.

Auburn alumna shares her Rio experience

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | September 2

Shanna Lockwood, Auburn alumna ’09 and ’11, is the digital media manager of special projects at USA Today Sports Images and took her passed experience from the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics to the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics.

Miss Homecoming Top 20 announced

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | September 2

The 2016 Miss Homecoming Callouts for the Top 20 were held on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 9 p.m. on Cater Lawn after every nominee was interviewed earlier during the day.

Conservative commentator Milo Yiannopoulos to speak on campus

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | September 2

Milo Yiannopoulos, technology editor at Breitbart News, is set to speak on campus in October as part of his "Dangerous F****t Tour," according to the tour  schedule.

Bret Smith named director of interdisciplinary studies

September 2

Bret Smith is named the director of Interdisciplinary Studies and associate director of the University College.

Freshman found dead in dorm room

By Staff Report | September 2

A freshman student was found dead in his dorm Sunday afternoon.