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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. 

Resident Assistants chime in on holiday decorating rules

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | December 9

With the holiday season approaching, many students will want to decorate their dorms to celebrate on campus.

A look at some weird laws of Alabama

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | December 8

Laws are established to keep order and govern behavior, but sometimes they can be outdated. Alabama has some rather odd outdated laws like that it is illegal to sell peanuts in Lee County after sundown on Wednesday.

Auburn police arrest man charged with robbing two people at gunpoint

By Staff Report | December 8

Tacoya Cobb, 27, was charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary and second-degree assault, police said in a press release on Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Facilities Management releases Mell Classroom construction road closure map, roads to remain closed until 2017

By Staff Report | December 7

The Mell Street project will include the construction of the Mell Classroom Building, as well as the renovation of 38,000 square feet of space in the RBD library. The renovation will add 17 classrooms and more than 25 group study rooms.

Anonymous person reports receiving drugs against his or her will at unspecified fraternity

By Staff Report | December 7

Auburn University Public Safety and Security received an anonymous report from someone who believes he or she was involuntarily given a drug at an unspecified fraternity Friday night, Dec.

Jay Gogue announces plan to strengthen the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

By Staff Report | December 7

University President Jay Gogue updated students, faculty and staff about the steps the University is taking to improve diversity and inclusiveness on campus in an emailed message Monday, Dec.

Blindfolded Muslim student asks for hugs on campus

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | December 7

Basim Ismail, treasurer of the Auburn University Muslim Students Association and junior in industrial and systems engineering, stood blindfolded with his arms outstretched on the Student Center concourse Tuesday, Dec. 1 next to a sign inscribed with these words.

Residence halls to close Dec. 12, Residence Life prepares for the break

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | December 7

Auburn Residence Life must prepare for extended breaks at the end of each academic semester and all of the various circumstances they may be presented with.

Public hearing on apartment moratorium draws large turnout

By Jim Little | Community Reporter | December 6

A public hearing on a possible moratorium on the construction of apartments drew a large crowd to the Auburn Chamber of Commerce Monday night, Nov. 17.

20th Annual Cookie Walk to benefit Habitat for Humanity

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | December 5

The smell of vanilla, chocolate and peppermint filled the air at Grace United Methodist Church as numerous people packed their crisp white boxes full of cookies by the dozens. This year marked the annual Cookie Walk’s 20th year.

Dean Road Elementary teacher wins outstanding teacher award

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | December 5

Tonya Nolen, Title I teacher at Dean Road Elementary School, recently received an award from the Alabama Reading Association honoring her as an outstanding reading teacher. Nolen helps students grades kindergarten through second grade improve their reading skills with 30 minute group sessions.

City of Auburn and Auburn City Schools earn high rankings

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | December 5

The City of Auburn and Auburn City Schools have both recently been ranked in two different listings.

University club raises funds for local humane societies

December 4

A steady stream of customers kept Ben and Sydney Nichols, owners of local coffee shop The Bean, busy during a fundraising drive led by the Pre-Veterinary Medical Association.

Melissa Brown Herkt to give commencement speech at fall 2015 graduation ceremony

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | December 4

Melissa Brown Herkt, 1977 graduate in civil engineering, will be the commencement speaker for the fall 2015 graduation ceremony.