News

Uber could be coming to Auburn soon

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | December 16

Uber and other ride-sharing companies could be coming to Auburn as early as next spring. According to Auburn city manager Charles Duggan, the city staff is gathering information and studying the methods by which other cities are regulating the ride-sharing service.

North Donahue cottage community receives approval

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | December 16

A multiple-unit residential development along North Donahue Drive was approved with conditions by the Auburn Planning Commission Thursday, Dec. 10. The proposal will head to the Auburn City Council for a public hearing and final approval next week.

Show cause order issued in former University employee's wrongful termination lawsuit

By Staff Report | December 16

U.S. Magistrate Judge Charles Coody issued the order Nov. 30 in response to a motion filed Nov. 25 from defendants to dismiss the lawsuit.

City Council approves an extended and expanded moratorium

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | December 15

The Auburn City Council approved a private dormitory moratorium on Tuesday evening, Dec. 15.

Chicken Salad Chick co-founder's legacy goes beyond the restaurant

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | December 15

Kevin Brown wanted to use the success of his business, Chicken Salad Chick, to help others. Brown was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in November 2013, just a few years after he co-founded Chicken Salad Chick with his wife, Stacy Brown.

University finance expert to testify in country of Georgia about changes to its central banking system

By Staff Report | December 14

James Barth, the University’s Lowder Eminent Scholar in Finance in the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business, will testify Monday, Dec. 21 before the country of Georgia’s Constitutional Court about changes to the country’s central banking system, according to a University press release.

Renew Opelika Road continues

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | December 14

In order to make areas of Auburn more pedestrian-friendly and appealing to investors, Renew Opelika Road has begun taking place.

Forestry and Wildlife Sciences student wins Three Minute Thesis competition

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | December 13

School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences student condenses his thesis into a three-minute presentation, winning the university-wide competition and advancing to the regional competition in February.

1,549 degrees awarded at two graduation ceremonies

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | December 12

The University awarded 1,549 degrees at two ceremonies, one at 10 a.m. and another at 2 p.m.

Former University employee refuses settlement in racial discrimination suit

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | December 12

Dorothy McCurdy filed a lawsuit in March 2014 alleging she received lower pay, was denied resources to do her job and wasn’t promoted because she is a black woman who reported to white men, according to court documents.

Christmas in a Railroad Town to be held in downtown Opelika

By Lily Jackson | Intrigue Writer | December 11

The most wonderful time of the year is here. Spend a festive evening in downtown Opelika with friends and family for the 21st annual Christmas in a Railroad Town Friday, Dec. 11 from 6-9 p.m.

Gingerbread village unveiling at The Auburn Hotel on Thursday

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | December 10

Two hundred and fifty pounds of gingerbread, one hundred pounds of royal icing and seventy-five pounds of candy make up the gingerbread village being unveiled at The Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center Thursday night.

Campus coffee shops reveal students' favorite finals week drinks

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | December 10

Finals week has arrived and students are turning to on-campus coffee locations to survive. Edward Hinderliter, barista at Caribou Coffee, said the most popular drinks for finals weeks have been Caribou's specialty drinks, which are Caribou's six staple drinks. "Every single time, it's [been] one of the specialties," Hinderliter, a senior in microbiology, said.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute donates clothing to veterans

By Christopher Jurkiewicz | Community Writer | December 9

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) of Auburn University joined the Martha Wayles Jefferson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) of Opelika to collect clothing for veterans at the Veterans Administration Facility in Tuskegee.