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Opelika couple serves ice cream with a story

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | February 3

Chris and Angela George have always loved Opelika and ice cream. This summer, the Opelika couple combined the two and started serving Opelika-inspired ice cream to the community from a cart. 

SGA president candidate Drake Pooley: 'This is your Auburn'

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 3

Drake Pooley, senior, is triple majoring. He's working to earn degrees in finance, economics and international business-Chinese. He decided to learn Chinese because his grandmother knew six languages, but never got around to studying learning that one.

Local bar receives license to serve alcohol after 2 a.m.

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | February 2

Early morning partiers can buy a drink after 2 a.m. again. For many, the War Eagle Supper Club was an Auburn tradition, but it was also the only bar in Auburn that could sell alcohol after 2 a.m.

Judge denies motions to dismiss Hubbard case

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 2

Judge Jacob A. Walker III denied motions to dismiss Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard's ethics case Feb. 2.

Incident reports from Jan. 26-Feb. 1

By Staff Report | February 2

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division between Jan. 26 - Feb. 1.

City Council discusses spay and neuter initiative

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 2

Auburn, Opelika, and other Lee County citizens may be given the opportunity to have their animals spayed and neutered for $5-10 with a new initiative proposed at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 2.

Jesse Westerhouse

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 2

Jesse Westerhouse, junior in finance, was involved in some of the largest SGA initiatives in recent memory — Tiger Scheduler, the Auburn Memorial project and the Mental Health Task Force. He believes his student government experience, along with his fraternity membership and service as a Plainsman, has prepared him for SGA presidency. "They've given me different perspectives about so many parts of campus," Westerhouse said. SGA is already a great organization, Westerhouse said, but members could work to improve student perception. "People either think we're pretentious or we don't do anything," Westerhouse said. "We need to show we're everyday students, and we just want to serve this campus." Westerhouse also wants to work on diversity in SGA. "SGA, while it's an awesome organization in so many ways, isn't always representative of the student body," Westerhouse said.

Auburn's water is safe to drink

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 2

People living in developed countries such as the United States generally assume the water that flows from their taps is safe. Lead contamination in the city of Flint, Michigan, and apparent negligence of city and state officials have eroded that trust for many.

Chemical spill in Broun Hall, no injuries

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 2

A chemical spill in Broun Hall caused the building to be evacuated, but there were no injuries, according to Chance Corbett, associate director of public safety and security.

Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit Food Bank of East Alabama

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 2

Organizers are placing the final touches on the third annual Empty Bowls fundraising event.

Senators discuss Mell study space features

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | February 2

As construction on the Mell Classroom Building begins, SGA senators discussed some features that could potentially be made available in the study spaces, as well as how study room scheduling would function.

President Gogue and Student Affairs VP discuss diversity at BSU's General Assembly Address

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 2

Hate speech, diversity-based classes and scholarships were among the topics President Jay Gogue and Vice President of Student Affairs Bobby Woodard discussed with students at the Black Student Union's General Assembly Address on Monday, Feb. 1.

Auburn Public Library to host 'Star Wars' Imperial Gala

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 2

Auburn "Star Wars" fanatics will have an "out of this galaxy" night at Auburn Public Library's Star Wars Imperial Gala on Feb. 4 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Master Gardeners Program taking applications

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 2

The Extension office in Opelika is now accepting applications for its annual Master Gardeners course.

Trailer damaged in fire, owner not home

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 1

The Auburn Fire Division responded at approximately 4:30 p.m. to a trailer fire at Avalon Park off Webster Road.

Dance Marathon set for Feb. 6

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | February 1

This year, AUDM has a public fundraising goal of $395,000. In AUDM's first four years, the organization fundraised $605,000, which is why it chose this year's goal to be that specific amount, according to Cory Brinkman, vice president of fundraising.

Life in the leasing office

By Jake LeGrone | Campus Writer | January 31

Work at a leasing office is interesting, according to Chris Kearns, owner of Badger Properties, and Copper Beach leasing agent Lauren Smith. 

'Across the Aisle' voter registration drive set for Feb. 1-2

By Staff Report | January 31

The drive is a collaborative effort among the College Democrats, College Republicans, the Young Americans for Liberty, SGA and Omega Phi Alpha.