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Man’s best friend joins counseling services

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | November 16

He’ll lie at someone’s feet if he senses anger or rest his head in someone’s lap and offer a paw if he sees tears, but he also knows to give people space when they need it. Moose, a 7-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever, works as a full-time therapy dog alongside his principal handler Katherine Werner, licensed staff psychologist, at the University’s Student Counseling Services. Moose served as a bomb detection dog with Auburn University Canine Performance Sciences until he retired in May, Werner said.

9/11 survivor donates piece of World Trade Center to University ​

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | November 16

Jimeno was one of only two survivors to be found amidst the wreckage of the collapsed World Trade Center.  He came to Auburn University this morning to donate a piece of steel from the World Trade Center to the Veterans Resource Center and to share his story. 

Walmart opens two new stores, will hire 95 people

By Christopher Jurkiewicz | Community Writer | November 15

Walmart plans to open two neighborhood market stores in Auburn by this January. 

Loachapoka animal hospital to open soon in 98-year-old house

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | November 13

Dr. Thad Moore thought the area could use a veterinary practice with a homier feel. To reach this goal, he decided there was no better way than to open up one of his own practices in the comfort of an actual home.

New student organization focuses on social issues and inclusive campus environment

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | November 12

SPLC on Campus strives to educate the student body on social injustices and to work toward a more inclusive campus climate.

Committee confirms athletics department offered money to public administration

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

The committee confirmed the Wall Street Journal’s report that the athletics department offered money to keep the public administration major alive, but the offer was not accepted.

Markale Hart arraigned, pleads not guilty

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | November 12

Markale Hart, the man accused of shooting and killing former football player Jakell Mitchell, plead not guilty to murder in a written waiver of arraignment Thursday, Nov. 12.

Marching Band to pay tribute to 'Back to the Future' at Georgia game

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | November 12

The Auburn University Marching Band will give a halftime performance that pays homage to the Back to the Future films in conjunction with Aubie and some other surprises on Saturday November 14, during the football game against the University of Georgia.

​Bike Share program to pedal onto campus late

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | November 11

War Eagle Bike Share will provide a new form of transportation for people on campus. Bike Share allows students and faculty to check out a bike from a campus hub to use for two hours free.

City of Auburn holds Veterans Day Ceremony

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | November 11

The Auburn community gathered this morning at the Auburn Veterans Memorial for a memorial service led by Mayor Bill Ham. "Auburn has an especially strong history of producing military volunteers and veterans," Ham said.

Auburn senior to interview for Rhodes Scholarship Nov. 20-21

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | November 11

Chloe Chaudhury, senior in honors science and math, said she was surprised when she was told she was a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship, the world's oldest fellowship program.

Girlfriend of officer-involved shooting victim speaks

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | November 11

Betty Ligon will never be able to forget the image of her boyfriend, Bennie Lee Tignor, being shot and killed by police. It happened in her front yard, after a low-speed chase through Opelika streets in the last minutes of Halloween.

Veterans Resource Center conducts veteran suicide awareness campaign

By Staff Report | November 10

The Auburn Veterans Association is conducting a campaign to bring awareness to the 22 veteran suicides that happen each day. 

Pharmacy students advance to national Clinical Skills Competition

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | November 10

Two Auburn University pharmacy students emerged as the best of eight teams at the local Clinical Skills Competition to set them on track for the national competition in December.

​Senators present carryover requests

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | November 9

SGA senators, representing different campus groups, presented carryover fund requests to the senate to be voted on at next weeks meeting. India Way, budget and finance committee chair, introduced the bills requesting thousands of dollars toward these groups. “We have the carryover bills that are going to come in as future orders tonight, so those will be voted on a week from today,” Way said. Lucy Anne Link, senator at-large, represented leadership and student services and requested carryover funds worth $12,124 for their activity portfolio for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Ashley Archer, engineering senator, represented programming student activity, and requested $81,812.56 for their activity portfolio to go toward university programming. Student media was represented by Brock Hendon, business senator, and requested $28,352.97 in carryover for their activity portfolio. Daniel Hess, senator at-large, then represented student organizations asking for $51,128.08 for their carryover funds. Following the presentation of carryover bills, the senate discussed more election related bills. Hunter Gibson, senator at-large, detailed the changes to the senate. “This is just the third bill in the process of auditing the election law,” Gibson said.

Brandon Hughes to run for district attorney

By Staff Report | November 9

Lee County District Attorney Robert Treese will have a challenger in the Republican primary election in March.

Procedure hearing held to determine how to depose witnesses in the Hubbard case

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | November 9

The prosecution team met with Speaker of the Alabama House of Representative Mike Hubbard's defense team in a hearing to determine how best to depose witnesses who live more than 100 miles from Lee County.  A deposition is sworn out-of-court testimony used to gather evidence 

​Relay for Life takes the concourse

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | November 8

Relay for Life took to the concourse this week to promote cancer awareness and increase interest in their April event.