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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. 

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.