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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.

Gay Street Development Listicle

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 22

Parking Deck Redevelopment — Located at 137 North Gay Street, the redevelopment of the Auburn municipal parking deck would include a new, expanded parking deck, which would add more than 400 new public parking spaces to the downtown area, a boutique-style hotel with 90–130 rooms, a 28–31,000-square-foot urban-grocery, 10,000 square feet of conference space and 4,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

Gun policy differs from concealed carry universities

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 21

Twenty-three shootings occurred on college campuses in 2015, according to Time magazine.  The recent increase in mass shootings has propelled the debate over gun control to the forefront, especially amongst colleges and universities.  Out of 50 states and 5,300 U.S.

President Gogue addressed progress, discussed lack of diversity at State of the University Address

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 21

“The four major areas we look at when University people get together and talk about the quality of the University and state are education, cost, access and diversity,” Gogue said. “Those are the four big topics in education that every institution is fussing about and worrying about.”

Professor receives AACP New Investigator Award for breast cancer research

By Staff Report | February 20

Merner is in her second year as an assistant research professor in the school’s Department of Drug Discovery and Development.

Minority students feel left out of SGA

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 20

In 2015, 21,694 white people enrolled in Auburn University, according to the Office of Institutional Research.