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TECH COLUMN: Apple announces iPhone SE

By Rachel Williams | Intrigue Writer | April 5

In its latest Keynote product release this morning, Apple has revealed their solution to the outcry for a comfortably sized device. The latest product is the iPhone SE.

UPDATE: Victim identified in officer-involved shooting

By Staff Report | April 5

Auburn police officers shot and killed a woman in Macon County on Sunday afternoon, April 3, after she charged officers with a weapon, according to an Auburn Police Division release.

Airwaves concert gets cut short

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | April 4

Screams and boos could be heard from Auburn students as the University Program Council announced the 2016 Airwaves concert would be canceled because of severe weather.  The concert featured Natalie La Rose, Lil Jon and Rae Sremmurd and was held in the Ag Heritage Park.

University to hold design event to help name architects for new performing arts center

By Staff Report | April 4

The University will host a design charrette March 30-April 2 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center to select the architectural firms for the new performing arts center, while fundraising for the project continues, according to a University press release. A design charrette is an intensive design session in which architects come together to collaborate on a design vision for a specific project, said University Architect Jim Carroll. “We are going to bring in five local architectural firms and four national architectural firms to take part in this intensive four-day design process,” Carroll said.

School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences honoring first African-American graduate

By Staff Report | April 4

Boyd graduated in forestry in 1976. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army for 18 years and then became an elementary and intermediate school teacher. He says he feels race relations have improved since he graduated, the release states.

Laura Bush and Sept. 11 survivor to speak on campus this month

By Staff Report | April 4

The Women’s Philanthropy Board Spring Symposium and Luncheon at Auburn University will feature Will Jimeno, a Sept. 11 survivor, and Laura Bush, a former first lady.

Professor honored by Alabama Academy of Science

By Rachel Sprouse | Campus Writer | April 4

An Auburn University professor has received the highest honor from the Alabama Academy of Science.

National Alcohol Screening Day on April 7

By Staff Report | April 4

Alcohol use screenings and information about alcohol use will be offered to students on campus. On April 7, from 10 a.m.

College Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians go head-to-head in debate

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 1

In the spirit of election season, Auburn's most politically involved gathered in the Student Center for The Great Debate on Thursday, March 3.

Every Meal Matters aims to end child hunger

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | March 31

One in four children in Alabama are food insecure. That means one in four children have no idea where their next meal will come from or when they will eat again.

Hubbard's ethics trial set for May, judge denies motion to dismiss over prosecutorial misconduct

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | March 30

Judge Jacob Walker issued an 18-page order Tuesday, March 29, setting the trial to begin the week of May 16, but ordered lawyers in the case to be ready as soon as May 9 if other cases on the docket are resolved.

Auburn construction company faces proposed fine of $64,000 by OSHA

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | March 30

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed more than $64,000 in penalty fines for an Auburn-based contractor for violations along a construction site on Frederick Road in Opelika. OSHA proposed $64,350 for two citations against D&J Enterprises Inc, a construction and contracting firm, on March 14, 2016.

Auburn alumna completes goal of running a race in all 50 states

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | March 30

Ashley Ahner pulls back her long blond hair into a braid to prepare for what might be considered the most exciting run of her life.

Former senators address the current senate

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 30

On March 28, former senators attended the SGA senate meeting to inform the new senators what they wished they’d known when they first entered office. Graham Schmidt, former business senator, said speaking to your constituents is key. “You have to initiate,” Schmidt said.

Staying inside the lines with the Adult Coloring Club

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | March 30

The Auburn Public Library is hosting Adult Coloring Club every Thursday from noon–1 p.m in the conference room.

Auburn feels impact of Brussels terror attack

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 30

When she heard of the terrorist attack in Brussels, Valentina Hartarska, professor in agricultural economics, said her daughter was scared for her friends who live there.

Tigers team up with NASA for research

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | March 30

"To infinity and beyond" has never seemed so tangible for Auburn Tigers. Professors at Auburn are teaming up with NASA and Teledyne Brown Engineering to create hyper spectral imaging data.

Brewing science grad's brewery set to open tasting room Friday

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 30

A Georgia tasting room will soon open its doors to the thirsty community. Omaha Brewing Company, located in Omaha, Georgia, approximately 45 minutes away from Auburn, will host a grand opening for its tasting room Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2.