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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.

Man detained after leading police on campus chase

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 30

A man led Auburn Police Division officers on a chase down the Haley Center concourse. Officers detained the man in front of the 1100 quadrant of the Haley Center at approximately 11:30 a.m. 

Auburn University York Lecture on March 31 featuring top scientist for nation's 'Feed the Future' initiative

By Staff Report | March 29

Robert Bertram, the chief scientist for the nation’s efforts to solve global hunger and food insecurity will present a lecture, “The End of Hunger: from Vision to Reality,” Thursday, March 31, at 4 p.m. in The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center auditorium, according to a University release.

​'Ride-O-Rama on Roosevelt' kicks off No Impact Week

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 29

Matthew Preisser, office of sustainability intern, said they chose to hold the event on Monday to coincide with the transportation day in No Impact Week.

Mental Health Week set for this week

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 29

SGA is working to raise awareness about mental health and make sure students suffering know where they can get help here at Auburn. Taylor Wesley, SGA health and wellness director, said the event will kick off on Monday, March 28 at Langdon Hall from 6-8 p.m., where Ted Talk speaker, Jo Harvey, will be present and student testimonials will take place. “The purpose of the week is to create ‘wealth’ in positive thought, action and mental health awareness,” Wesley said.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Get to know the 'Sushi Guy'

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | March 29

Along with Aubie, almost any student you ask at Auburn University can answer to who the “sushi guy” is.

School of Kinesiology offers mindfulness sessions to the campus community

By Rachel Sprouse | Campus Writer | March 29

The School of Kinesiology is offering free mindfulness sessions to members of the Auburn community this semester.

Incident reports from March 22–28

By Staff Report | March 29

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division between March 22–28.

Man escaped from Opelika police custody, still at large

By Staff Report | March 29

A man who escaped from custody at the Opelika Police Department is still at large.

Auburn feels impact of Brussels terror attack

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 28

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. "I have a young daughter who is horrified because she lived there for three months ... she asked me, 'Why is ISIS so mean?' Hartarska said. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks at an airport and subway station that killed 35 people on Monday, March 21. Hartarska taught microfinance at two universities in Brussels  Hartarska said she thinks the attack will make people think twice about traveling there. "Brussels was a great place, and now I don't know how to think about it," Hartarska said.

UPDATE: Fired ALEA chief accuses Governor of affair with top adviser, Bentley denies

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 28

Gov. Robert Bentley announced he had fired Spencer Collier, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency secretary, Tuesday, March 22, according to a news release issued by the governor's office.

Indian Student Association hosts Holi Festival

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | March 26

Students, community members and families were hardly recognizable with their faces dowsed in colors.  The 2016 Holi Festival held this morning on the Student Center greenspace attracted a crowd of more than 300 people.

Defense to argue for immunity for Tiger Lodge shooter

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 25

Markale Hart's attorney is arguing Hart shot and killed freshman football player Jakell Mitchell in self-defense. Hart killed Mitchell during an altercation at the Tiger Lodge apartment complex in December 2014.

Breaking down how your campus dollars are spent

By Emily Esleck | Managing Editor | March 25

It's almost halfway through the semester, and for some, those dining dollars are dwindling. Eating on campus can be convenient and a good way to network with other students, according to Bill Sallustro, resident district manager for Chartwells, the contracted company Auburn University chose to help run Tiger Dining.  Everything cost money these days, and some students feel their meal plan monopoly money gets squandered away within the first months of the semester.

Camp Good Grief helps children battle loss

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | March 25

Camp Good Grief, a free day camp for children ages 5-18 who have lost a friend or family member, is a safe and welcoming place for children to have those tough discussions. The camp check in begins at 7:45 a.m on Sat., April 16 at the Opelika SportsPlex.

35th annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held March 26

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | March 24

Auburn's 35th annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Kiesel Park on March 26 at 10 a.m. The hunt is sponsored by Wells Fargo.

Mike Hubbard's trial delayed until April

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 24

Judge Jacob A. Walker III delayed the trial for two weeks, according to multiple reports. The new start date is scheduled for April 11.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Get to know the 'Sushi Guy'

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | March 24

But beyond his well-known fried Tiger Tails and build-your-own sushi rolls, Chris Lin is a man with a dream.