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Local woman helps pregnant college students take 'Baby Steps' to motherhood

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | November 4

One afternoon, as Michelle Schultz was driving around Auburn running errands, the idea came to her that she should open a home to help pregnant college women discover they have a choice. The nonprofit organization Schultz has passionately devoted so many hours to establish is called Baby Steps.

Samuel Ginn College of Engineering receives $5 million donation that will go toward Broun Hall renovations

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | November 4

Dorothy Davidson, chair and CEO of Huntsville's Davidson Technologies, made a $5 million gift to Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. The donation will go toward the renovation of Broun Hall, the electrical engineering building.

Alumna speaks on campus about the criminalization of poverty

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | November 4

Auburn alumna Sara Wood, through her work and experience as an economic justice advocate for the Southern Poverty Law Center, spoke on the criminalization of poverty.

City Council approves a severe weather preparedness tax holiday

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | November 3

The City Council took a vote on Nov. 3 to determine if a severe weather preparedness tax holiday should be established or not. In a unanimous vote, they decided yes.

Native American Heritage Month to kick off in Student Center

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | November 3

The Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs will host the Native American Heritage Month Opening Event on Wednesday, Nov 4. The event, which will be held in the Student Center Room 2222/2223 from 11 a.m.

Auburn Student Science Program receives grant from National Science Foundation

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | November 3

The Auburn Student Space Program has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to design, build and test two CubeSat satellites. The idea began when J-M Wersinger, director of the Auburn University Student Space Program, was working with Dr. Michael Briggs at the University of Alabama-Huntsville. "We had been talking for a while about doing some joint work on CubeSats because he had been doing work on a big satellite," Wersinger said.

Lane closures on East Glenn Avenue announced

By Staff Report | November 3

East Glenn Avenue will be reduced to one southbound lane Nov. 4-6 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. between Bent Creek Road and Indian Hill Road, according to a press release issued by the City of Auburn.

UPDATE: Markale Hart indicted for murder of Jakell Mitchell

By Staff Report | November 3

Markale Hart has been indicted for the murder of Jakell Mitchell.

Student group to host Waffles for the World on Wednesday

By Staff Report | November 3

The Auburn chapter of International Justice Mission in collaboration with Waffle House will host Waffles for the World on Wednesday, Nov. 4, with all-you-can-eat waffles, a waffle-eating contest, Prevail Union coffee and live music.

Get to know Miss Panhellenic 2015

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | November 3

Caroline Pettey, media studies junior, was crowned Miss Panhellenic 2015 on October 28. Pettey said that the pageant was something that she was very interested in. “I actually nominated myself,” Pettey said.

AUInvolve reaches 500 organizations and counting

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | November 3

The Office of Student Involvement announced this week that there are now more than 500 student organizations on campus. John-Michael Roehm, coordinator for the Center of Student Involvement, said it's "incredible" to have so many organizations available to students. "[It] means there are more opportunities for students at Auburn to get plugged in and to get involved in something that interests them," Roehm said.

Football brings tourism and traffic jams

By Jesse McLeroy | Community Writer | November 2

It might be hard to remember while seething on South College Street in game day traffic that traffic means tourism — and tourism greatly benefits the Loveliest Village on the Plains, according to Penny Smith, finance director for the City of Auburn. According to Smith, home games cause increased sales within the city in numerous ways. “We see increased sales tax from purchases within the city, both for restaurants and for goods, like game day paraphernalia and that kind of thing," Smith said. "We also have lodging taxes for hotel stays within the city limits ... and then of course the sales of the actual tickets to the game produce a sales tax also.

Sexual assault reported in residence hall, some students not notified immediately

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | November 2

A female reported a sexual assault occurred in her residence hall on Saturday, Oct. 24, according to a public safety notice from Auburn University Public Safety.

Caroline Pettey crowned Miss Panhellenic 2015

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | November 2

Prior to the competition, the contestants participated in an off stage interview for 20 percent of their score, while the remainder of their score was based off of their campus involvement, according to Mi’a Callens, director of Miss Panhellenic 2015.

Voting for the Student Design League fan apparel contest begins Nov. 1

By Staff Report | November 2

Students in the University's fashion program could win a $10,000 prize and/or an internship at Robin Ruth by designing a T-shirt, according to the University. Starting Nov.

Emily Jay from Tri Delta wins Miss Greek Week 2014. (Kenny Moss | Photographer)

Miss Panhellenic to be named Thursday, Oct. 29

By Staff Report | November 2

Miss Panhellenic will be held at 7 p.m. in the Student Activity Center on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Alabama Secretary of State to host voter registration drives across the state

By Staff Report | November 2

Secretary of State John H. Merrill's office will host voter registration events in four counties across the state, including Lee County.

Auburn man charged with receiving stolen property, burglary and theft of property

By Staff Report | November 2

The Auburn Police Division arrested and charged an Auburn man with several counts of receiving stolen property, one count of second-degree theft of property and one count of third-degree burglary, according to a news release issued by the APD. Adam L.

Man charged with car break-in, theft of property

By Staff Report | November 2

Auburn police have arrested Brandon T. Jones-Rogers, 24, of Auburn and charged him with unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle and second-degree theft of property, according to a news release issued by the Auburn Police Division. APD responded to a call of a car break-in at an apartment complex at the 300 block of Opelika Road at approximately 3 a.m. Officers were given a description of an individual seen pulling door handles and entering unlocked vehicles, according to the release.

Elizabeth Huntley speaks to students about her memoir, “More than a Bird”

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | November 2

The talk centered on the themes of her novel including the challenges she faced growing up and how she overcame those challenges by finding God.