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Free event for families in Opelika on Jan. 23

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | January 19

Parents and children from the Auburn-Opelika community are invited to attend one of the year's most fun-filled events on Jan. 23 at the Bottling Plant Event Center in Opelika. This free event will feature the talents of educational singer Jack Hartmann and a meet and greet with Auburn University alumnus, James Dean.

Civil rights activist speaks at Tuskegee University for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Christopher Jurkiewicz | Community Writer | January 19

Cornel West, an author and personality, spoke at Tuskegee University on Jan. 18. West’s talk was held at 1 p.m.

Two robberies at local convenience stores

By Staff Report | January 19

The Auburn Police Division is investigating two robberies which took place during the weekend, according to a press release.

​SGA academic affairs committee pushes for course catalog

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | January 19

Last semester, the SGA senate passed a resolution recommending the availability of a course catalog to accompany registration so students can make a decision based on assignments, attendance policies, required materials and more.

Keep Auburn Lovely Citizen's Forum discusses how to handle housing in an ever-growing Auburn

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | January 19

On Jan. 18, Keep Auburn Lovely held a citizens forum meeting at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center at 7 p.m. to discuss the future of Auburn in terms of infrastructure and, more specifically, housing.

Update on Kroger construction at the Dean Road location

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | January 18

Lately, getting lost in the Kroger on Dean Road has become everyone’s new routine while going grocery shopping.

Recreation and Wellness Center to host Polar Plunge

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | January 18

The Polar Plunge will take place on Jan. 19 at the Auburn rec's pool facilities. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the plunge taking place at 5:45 p.m. The first 100 participants will receive a polar plunge T-shirt and all participants can have coffee or hot chocolate from Toomer's Coffee or pops from Steel City Pops.

City Council set to increase wheel-locking fee

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | January 18

Towing companies may have a new alternative to towing from tight spaces and cramped parking decks.

Tuskegee University president to speak at Auburn University MLK Scholarship Breakfast

By Staff Report | January 18

Tuskegee University President Brian Johnson will speak at the University's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast.

Vegging out on Campus

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | January 18

Here are some of the best dining options on campus with vegetarian options for students. Wellness Kitchen With an entire salad bar completely separate from the rest of the buffet-style dining area, this venue offers various options for students that want something other than meat on their plate.

Keep Auburn Lovely to host a public forum to discuss city growth

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | January 17

Citizens, residents and students will have an opportunity to discuss the way growth is being regulated by the city council of the Loveliest Village on the Plains at a forum on Monday night, Jan.

Presidential hopefull Bernie Sanders plans to speak in Birmingham for campaign event

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | January 16

Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders will take the stage at Boutwell Memorial Auditorium in Birmingham on Monday Jan. 18.

University to celebrate 'King Week'

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | January 15

Students, faculty and community members prepare to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a series of events throughout the week.

Bo Bikes Bama registration open until April 26

By Staff Report | January 15

Riders can join Bo Jackson on either a 20- or 60-mile ride that starts on Auburn's campus on Saturday, April 30, according to a press release.

​SGA committee chairs make plans for the spring semester

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | January 15

The committee chairs in SGA are preparing to complete their terms this spring semester and set precedents in areas such as election law, student representation and sustainability.

Bike share program to start Jan. 31

By Staff Report | January 14

The program was intended to launch during the fall 2015 semester, but paperwork complications delayed the start date.

AU Bookstore cancels eBill payment option over 'operational concerns'

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 14

"Operational concerns" prevented the bookstore from moving forward with the plan, said Russell Weldon, AU Bookstore assistant director, in an email.

Married professors cope with husband's Alzheimer's diagnosis

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 14

He was an economics professor at Auburn until after his diagnosis, and his wife still teaches social work at the University.