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War Eagle Flying Team heads to nationals

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | April 20

The War Eagle Flying Team has qualified for the national competition. SAFECON, the safety and flight evaluation conference, is an opportunity for collegiate flying teams around the country to test their skills against one another and network.

Diversity Report, 17 recommendations released

By Staff Report | April 20

The number of students who believe the University is putting too much emphasis on diversity is almost half what it was in 2003, according to the newly released results of the University's Climate Study on Inclusion, Equity and Diversity.

Mike Hubbard defense team asks for trial to be delayed until August

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | April 20

Mike Hubbard's defense team wants the trial to be delayed again, this time until August.

'Boom it, Skip! Boom it!'

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 20

Johnson was born and raised in Auburn. Johnson's mother was Miss Auburn in 1949 and met Johnson's father while attending Auburn University.

City Council addresses concerns of proposed 191 College apartment development

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 20

The planning of new developments and future construction was once again a main priority for the City Council at the meeting on April 19. During Committee of the Whole, 191 College, a development set to shoot up on the southwestern corner of North College Street and West Glenn Avenue.

Auburn employees complete Scale Back Alabama

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 20

Beginning Jan. 25, Auburn employees from a multitude of departments committed to losing 10 pounds in 10 weeks with the help and encouragement of a team partner.

Fourth Auburn Indie Student Film Festival to be held in Langdon Hall Thursday

By Staff Report | April 20

The fourth Auburn Indie Student Film Festival, hosted by the Auburn University New Media Club, will be held on Thursday, April 21.

New lanes to be added at intersection of South College Street and Samford Avenue

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | April 20

The City of Auburn Public Works Department is planning yet another infrastructure improvement project for the city.

Fired ALEA chief sues Gov. Bentley, Stan Stabler and Rebekah Mason

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | April 19

Spencer Collier, the former secretary of law enforcement, is suing the governor, his former top aide Rebekah Mason and ALEA Secretary Stan Stabler, according to court documents filed today in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County.

Incident reports from April 12-18

By Staff Report | April 19

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from April 12-18.

New Peace Corps recruiter returns to The Plains

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | April 19

Amanda Denney, 2008 Auburn graduate in secondary English language arts, served in the Peace Corps in 2012 for two years in Burkina Faso, West Africa, and is now dedicating her time to being a recruiter for the international development program. Denney will be stationed in Auburn, but will be a resource to people throughout the state of Alabama for those interested in entering the Peace Corps.

What you need to know about Saturday's concert

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | April 19

The Music and Miracles concert held Saturday, April 23, in Jordan-Hare Stadium is expecting a crowd of over 55,000 people. Because of the influx of traffic in Auburn that day, the city and University will reroute traffic.

Chick-N-Grill to leave campus

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | April 19

SGA has spoken about several dining changes in the last couple of weeks with talk of Einstein Bagel’s to be put in the Haley Center and Panera Bread to be brought to the new Mell Street Classroom. However, they are now discussing more changes to be made to dining in the Student Center.

Performance about Alabama integration brings out emotions, memories from those who lived it

By Rachel Sprouse | Campus Writer | April 18

Several audience members wiped away tears during the performance of "The Integration of Tuskegee High School" at the Auburn Theatre.

Construction new apartment building to cause closures on East Glenn Avenue

By Staff Report | April 18

Construction of The Balcony, a new student housing complex will cause some lane closures along East Glenn Avenue starting Tuesday, April 19.

Alabama unemployment rate holds steady at 6.2 percent

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | April 18

The Alabama Department of Labor released labor statistics for the month of March on Friday, April 15.

City Council set to discuss Chevron redevelopment

By Staff Report | April 15

At its biweekly meeting on Tuesday, April 19, the Auburn City Council will discuss the terms of a potential development agreement for the planned redevelopment of the University Chevron station, dubbed 191 College in planning commission documents. 191 College will sit on the southwestern corner of North College Street and West Glenn Avenue. The discussion is planned for the Committee of the Whole portion of the meeting, which will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Moores Mill Bridge replacement may begin as soon as this month

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | April 15

Construction may begin as early as April or May on the long-awaited replacement of the Moores Mill Bridge which crosses Interstate 85.

Cirque Mechanics performing in Opelika

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | April 15

On Tuesday, April 19, Cirque Mechanics will wheel into Opelika for a performance at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts. The show, titled "Pedal Punk," will feature a theme where cycling is presented as an escape from a technology-obsessed society.

Planning Commission approves the next step for The Standard

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | April 14

The Auburn Planning Commission approved a preliminary lot consolidation on the northeastern corner of North Gay Street and East Glenn Avenue at its meeting on Thursday, April 14. The consolidation of 11 existing lots into one new lot is the next step for the planned construction of The Standard, a 65-foot student apartment development.