---

Friends and teachers remember train victim's 'infectious' smile, personality

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | April 14

Alex August, freshman in business, had a quote by his friend Dakota Parker that summed up his best friend and pledge brother. "'Look at each person as if they have value and wealth, and you'll find it in them,'" August said.

Auburn University Women’s Center Leadership & Advocacy Council advocates for equal pay and an end to the 'pink tax'

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | April 13

The Auburn University Women’s Center Leadership & Advocacy Council ambassadors celebrated Equal Pay Day Tuesday, April 12 on the Haley Concourse.

Auburn Students for Life recognizes 'Pro-life Week' with Cater display

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | April 13

Auburn Students for Life placed 150 crosses on Cater Lawn to symbolize each "life lost to abortion" for Pro-life Week, said Reagan Kanuit, AUSFL member and freshman in business.

Mental Health Task Force suggests SCS more than double its staff

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | April 13

The student-led Mental Health Task Force recommended that Student Counseling Services increase its staff by 12 members and allocate funding for three full-time psychiatrists, according to its newly released final report.

Jordan-Hare concert is legacy for late Chicken Salad Chick founder

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | April 13

Kevin Brown motioned for a pen and paper from his hospital bed. The ventilator that was keeping him alive was also keeping him from speaking his last words.

Public Safety issues notice of attempted date-rape drugging at fraternity party

By Staff Report | April 13

The Auburn Public Safety Department sent a public safety notice to students about a potential date rape drugging at a fraternity party on Saturday, April 9.

Cakeitecture Bakery combines architecture with baking

By Kris Martins | Copy Editor | April 13

An Auburn alumna returned to The Plains last summer to open Auburn's first licensed baker, applying architecture techniques to her pastries in the process.

The club that beats the street: Opelika native returns to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 13

Habits aren't always bad, especially when serving the community becomes habitual. Michael Johnson, IT worker for Chambers County Schools and Boys & Girls Club worker, has made it an admirable habit to invest what time he has into the local Boys & Girls Clubs.  Johnson is native to Opelika, graduating from Opelika High School in 1992.

Prosecutors file motion to introduce new evidence in Mike Hubbard's ethics trial

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | April 13

According to the filing, the prosecution will introduce evidence that Hubbard funneled money through "various entities" to himself or businesses he is associated with and used his position as chairman of Alabama's Republican Party to benefit himself or businesses he was associated with.

Friends and teachers remember train victim's 'infectious' smile, personality

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | April 13

Parker was struck and killed by a passing train early Saturday, April 9. He was 19 and in his second semester at Auburn.

Incident reports from April 5–11

By Staff Report | April 12

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from April 5-11:

University receives STARS Silver Rating for sustainability achievements

By Staff Report | April 12

The Auburn University Office of Sustainability collaborated with Academic Sustainability Programs to conduct a comprehensive self-assessment throughout 2015, and submitted findings to STARS in January.

Alum remembers racial barriers at AU

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | April 12

When Ernest Boyd graduated from Auburn University in 1976 he was the only African-American in his graduating class in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences.

The Overall Company partners with John Emerald Distillery for grand opening

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 12

The wait for biscuits, classic drinks and a welcoming venue is almost over, thanks to Opelika's John Emerald Distillery and the four co-managers of The Overall Company. The grand opening "get together" will be April 12, from7–9 p.m., in the John Emerald Distillery tasting room in downtown Opelika.

Students vote Panera Bread for Mell Street Building

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | April 11

Almost 90 percent of voters want Einstein's Bagels in the Haley Center and Panera Bread in the Mell Street building, according to SGA Executive Vice President of Initiatives Trey Fields.

Auburn traditions: the Auburn Azaleas

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | April 11

On Saturday, April 9, the Donald E. Davis Arboretum on Auburn’s campus hosted an azalea sale, featuring the Auburn Azalea series, making it possible to plant native Auburn flowers anywhere.

First African-American graduate from School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences honored

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | April 11

Ernest Boyd stood slowly when they called his name.  As the first African-American graduate from the school of forestry and wildlife, he seemed overwhelmed by the large crowd gathered in support to hear him speak. The luncheon was in the conference hall of the school of forestry and wildlife.

Will Jimeno shares survival story at Women's Philanthropy Board Spring Symposium

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | April 11

Will Jimeno, New York/New Jersey Port Authority Policeman and father to an Auburn freshman, spoke to an audience at the Auburn University Hotel to share his 9/11 survival story that shook his world as he lay in a 30-feet deep hole for 13 hours, covered in concrete with an uncertain future. Amelia Lanier, Women’s Philanthropy Board mentor, said she was living in New York and was exiting the subway when the attacks occurred. “We began to absorb the harsh reality of those attacks,” Lanier said.