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​Auburn junior named finalist for Harry S. Truman Scholarship

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 3

Sarah Pitts, junior with a double major in English literature and Spanish, was recently named a finalist for one of the nation’s most prestigious academic scholarships.

SGA introduces new executives and new outreach position

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 2

Newly elected senators met Feb. 29 to discuss parliamentary procedures, introduce new executive officers and participate in a mock senate run-through. During executive introductions, SGA Vice President Brandon Honeywell introduced the newest position on SGA’s executive board: assistant vice president of outreach.

Incumbent District Attorney Robbie Treese loses to Brandon Hughes

By Kris Martins | Copy Editor and Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 2

Brandon Hughes defeated incumbent District Attorney Robbie Treese on Super Tuesday.

Chipotle still a favorite among the Auburn community

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | March 2

Two weeks ago, Auburn's Chipotle closed their doors for a day.  Despite the rough past few months the restaurant chain has endured, Auburn's Chipotle managed to re-open it's doors, and loyal customers still continue to pour in.

Local law enforcement fights Alabama bill allowing loaded firearms in cars

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | March 2

The bill that would allow individuals to have loaded handguns in their vehicles has passed the Alabama Senate Committee on the Judiciary, despite major opposition from many in Alabama's law enforcement. Senate Bill 14, introduced by Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Cottondale, would allow anyone to carry an accessible, loaded handgun in his or her car without obtaining a license.

Auburn City Council approves settlement with developer

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | March 2

After much deliberation, the Auburn City Council agreed to approve the settlement with Landmark Properties, the developer for The Standard at Auburn, to be established at the corner of Glenn Avenue and Gay Street.

Robbie Treese looks to keep innovating as district attorney

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 2

Robbie Treese has served as the Lee County district attorney for 16 years and is always looking for ways to improve.

Incident reports from Feb. 24-29

By Staff Report | March 2

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from Feb. 24-29.

'Terrorism and Voices of Reason in the Muslim World' discussion set for March 3

By Staff Report | March 2

The Atlantic Institute will sponsor an interactive discussion, "Terrorism and Voices of Reason in the Muslim World," Thursday, March 3 in the Foy Auditorium.

Shadrack McGill campaigns on faith for senate

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | March 1

In 2010, a businessman with no political background, Shadrack McGill, was "politically convicted" by his God to run for Alabama Senate and was elected into office. Shadrack is currently running against four other candidates, including incumbent Sen. Richard Shelby, in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate.

Kicking junk food with Cam

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 29

The Extension office is sponsoring a 12-week campaign with the help of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education and FNV, a branch of the Partnership for a Healthier America to spread awareness for healthy eating.

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | February 29

Possible pedestrian plaza and other options discussed at open forum

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | February 29

Potential plans for the Mell Corridor were proposed in front of community members, students, faculty and staff in the Foy ballroom. Questionnaires were distributed for the audience to fill out as representatives from Facilities Management presented various alternatives for how the Mell Street space could be developed.

UPDATE: Man identified in weekend homicide investigation

By Staff Report | February 29

The Auburn Police Division said in a press release it responded to a report of an unresponsive male in the road near an abandoned trailer park Saturday, Feb.27 at 2:20 p.m.

City of Auburn reaches settlement with student housing developer

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 29

The Auburn City Council will consider a settlement with Landmark Properties, a developer, at its meeting Tuesday, March 1. The council has met in several executive sessions to discuss threatened litigation against the city. Landmark Properties is the developer for The Standard at Auburn, a student housing project proposed for the corner of Glenn Avenue and Gay Street. The site is in the city's urban core which, along with the entire city, has been under a moratorium on new student housing since Dec.

Alabama could catapult Trump to the presidential nomination

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 29

After years of being basically ignored by presidential candidates, the Alabama Republican primary is important this year.

Auburn professors examine condition of Alabama’s banking industry

By Staff Report | February 29

A comprehensive study of Alabama’s banking industry released by faculty in Auburn University’s Raymond J.

Auburn nursing dean hosting golf outing to benefit animal-assisted therapy program

By Staff Report | February 29

Auburn University School of Nursing Dean Gregg Newschwander is hosting a golf outing to raise funds for an alternative therapy area in the school’s new building, currently being constructed on campus, according to a University press release.  The event will be held on Friday, March 11, at Opelika’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National, with a shotgun start scheduled for 8 a.m. The specialized area in the new building will serve the school’s animal-assisted therapy program, Canines Assisting Rehabilitation and Education, or CAREing Paws, the release states. Assistant Professor Stuart Pope started the program four years ago as a way for students to learn about animal-assisted therapy through classroom teaching and hands-on clinical experiences. The program works with two dogs: Miller, a golden retriever, and Choa, a yellow Labrador retriever, for therapy visits. “The program made me realize the important role animals, especially dogs, can play in people’s lives,” said Audrey Pattillo, senior in nursing, in the release. “They bring feelings of love and companionship that cannot be fulfilled from anything else.