News

UPDATE: Man identified in deadly police chase

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 25

Auburn Police Chief Paul Register said a man robbed a business at gunpoint at approximately 11:50 a.m. near the intersection of Cox Road and West Longleaf Drive.

Gov. Bentley signs ban on local minimum wage hikes

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 25

The bill was introduced by Vestavia Hills Republican David Faulkner for the spring 2016 legislative session.

Auburn Kiwanis to host annual pancake day

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 25

This Saturday, Feb. 27, Auburn Kiwanis will be hosting its 29th annual pancake day at Auburn United Methodist Church. They will start serving pancakes at 6:30 a.m., and the event is expected to end at 11 a.m.

Two tornadoes touched down in Auburn Nov. 16, 2011 damaging approximately 237 structures, like this home on Elkins Drive. The storms also downed about 1,000 trees. Auburn Public Works estimates another 2-3 weeks until all debris is cleared. (Kate Jones / INTRIGUE EDITOR)

Auburn participates in Alabama's severe weather preparedness tax-free holiday

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 25

With the intention of insuring that all Alabama residents are able to purchase the necessary protection supplies, the Alabama severe weather preparedness tax-free holiday was enacted.

Trump, Clinton take South Carolina and Nevada primary contests

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 25

Businessman Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton win on Saturday.

Donald Trump campaign to make a stop in Auburn Feb. 25

By Staff Report | February 25

The "Stump for Trump" bus will be on the corner of S. Donahue Drive and W. Samford Avenue Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Rodeo time pushed back for safety precautions

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 25

"Rodeo won't start until 1:30 p.m. this year and the gates themselves won't open until 11 a.m.," said Bryan Murdock, co-chairman of Alpha Psi Rodeo. "In past years, gates and parking would open much sooner, and people would be on site for 12 plus hours."

Construction continues along Glenn Avenue in Auburn and Opelika

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | February 24

The amount of bright orange signs and hard hats seen throughout the Opelika and Auburn area has been strongly increasing over the past few months.

Tarantula in Black: Almunus names new species after Johnny Cash

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | February 24

A team of researchers, led by Chris Hamilton, former doctoral student in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University, discovered a previously unknown species of tarantula near Folsom Prison in California. The team named the new species after singer-songwriter Johnny Cash.

Flo Rida, Natalie La Rose and Lil Jon to perform March 31 at Auburn Airwaves

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 23

UPC took a tally of about 20 artists, analyzed the results, made lists, crunched the numbers and ended up with the artists, said Haley Horn, assistant director of major entertainment.

Open forum about plans for the Mell Corridor set for Feb. 24

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | February 23

If you have any thoughts on the Mell Corridor, the Office of the Provost is hosting an open forum Wednesday, Feb. 24.

Incident reports from Feb. 16–22

By Staff Report | February 23

The following incidents were reported to The Auburn Police Division between Feb. 16-22.

Debate becomes a debacle: U.S. Senate Republican candidates are evicted from venue

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter and Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 23

The four Republicans challenging U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, including Auburn alumnus and former SGA President Jonathan McConnell, met at Hoover Tactical Firearms Thursday night for a debate sponsored by a tea-party group, but they weren't allowed to debate.

For the love of the game: Auburn High School basketball coach mentors despite illness

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 23

A casual bystander watching the varsity boys basketball team practice might think the blond guy wearing a pink polo is Auburn High School’s head basketball coach.

Higher Education Day set for Thursday

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 23

The annual trek of college students to Montgomery for Higher Education Day is happening Thursday, Feb.

SGA senators complete their terms in office

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | February 23

The 2015–16 SGA senators spoke at the final senate of their term on Monday, Feb. 22, and installed the new senate members when the meeting finished. Brandon Honeywell, pro tempore, acted as vice president in Justin Mathews’ absence and urged the current senate to help new senators transition into their positions.

Eagles participate in Colorado wind turbine research

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 23

The eagles, accompanied by three staff members from the Southeastern Raptor Center, braved the cold to participate in research to prevent bird strikes in wind turbines.

Former Auburn professors reflect on experiences with Harper Lee

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 23

The loss of famed author Harper Lee hit closer to home for two former Auburn professors.

Free speech protest on the concourse halted because students didn't have a permit

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 22

Young Americans for Liberty members protested the University's free speech policy on the concourse this morning by inviting students to write thoughts on their shirts. The event was cut short when a campus administrator, accompanied by a police officer, asked them to leave and come back with a permit.

Wire Road robbery under investigation, according to Auburn University Public Safety

By Staff Report | February 22

The Auburn Police Division is investigating a robbery that occurred Sunday, Feb. 21, at approximately 3 a.m., according to an Auburn University Public Safety announcement.