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Alabama and Taiwan Sign Agreement to Recognize Driver's Licenses

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | November 1

On Friday October 16th 2015, representatives of The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency met with representatives from the government of Taiwan, to sign an agreement for the mutual recognition of Driver’s Licenses in Alabama and Taiwan.  Spencer Collier, The Alabama Secretary of Law Enforcement, and Kay Ivey, Alabama’s Lieutenant Governor, met with Huei-Yuan Tai, the Director General of the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Atlanta, to sign the agreement.  "We are pleased to collaborate with Taiwan on this plan to streamline the exchange of valid non-commercial driver licenses for the citizens of Alabama who may be living in Taiwan and for the people of Taiwan who may be living in our state,” Secretary Collier said.  The agreement benefits Alabama by supporting business investments between Alabama and Taiwan.

University students designing test pod for Hyperloop

By Jordan Hays | Managing Editor | October 30

Instead of traveling by car, boat, plane or rail, people could be traveling more than 700 mph in a near-vacuum tube: Hyperloop.

Auburn Formula SAE is determined to build an electric race car

By Jordan Hays | Managing Editor | October 30

Run entirely by students, the team was tasked with designing and building an electric Formula One car for competition. It failed, and now, the electric team is merging with Auburn Formula SAE Combustion team.

Theta Chi makes philanthropy personal for member’s brother

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 30

Imagine living your entire life with perfect vision, seeing every sunset, every green and brown leaf in the fall, and the faces of all your loved ones.

International Peace Dinner brings students and the community together

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 30

The International Student Organization held its 13th annual International Peace Dinner Wednesday bringing students and the Auburn community together for a night of cultural harmony. "I think the event has been a huge success," said International Student Organization president Ziyun Chen.

Sydney Grimlett: the spookiest Auburn Family member

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | October 29

Sydney Grimlett was supposedly a Confederate soldier who died of battle wounds on Auburn's campus. Some say he never left. 

Board of Trustee Member Elizabeth Huntley to speak about her memoir at Alumni Center

By Staff Report | October 29

Auburn University graduate Elizabeth Huntley will present a talk Friday on her memoir, "More than a Bird" at 3 p.m.

Evidence hearings in Mike Hubbard case conclude

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | October 28

Evidence hearings about prosecutorial misconduct in Speaker Mike Hubbard's ethics trial wrapped up Wednesday, Oct.

Stephen Howard pleads guilty to four drug-related charges, not guilty on two others

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | October 28

Stephen Howard, former Auburn University employee, had his change of plea hearing in a federal courtroom in Montgomery, Alabama on Wednesday, Oct.

Series finale of Blast & Cast memorial events to be held Nov. 7

By Christopher Jurkiewicz | Community Writer | October 28

The finale in a series of seven Kevin Bell Memorial Blast & Cast events will be held Saturday, Nov.

Auburn pharmacy students provide health care to the underserved

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | October 27

Auburn University pharmacy students have started a student- run clinic that provides care for the under privileged. Equal Access Auburn has been offering assistance to those in need in the Auburn and Opelika communities.

Zazu Gastropub reopening in Opelika

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | October 27

Former Auburn restaurant, Zazu Gastropub, has officially reopened its doors in Opelika. After closing the restaurant in Auburn in summer of 2014, Zazu has a new location located on South Eighth Street in the heart of downtown Opelika.

Humans vs Zombies returns to library

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | October 27

The seventh semi-annual game of Humans vs Zombies will take place in the Ralph Brown Draughon Library on October 30 at 7 p.m. Humans vs Zombies is a game of tag split into two teams: Humans and Zombies.

International Student Organization to host International Peace Dinner

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 27

International student organization hosts international peace dinner

Second-graders say War Eagle from Chicago

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | October 27

Small children singing the fight song is not uncommon to most Auburn fans.  The singing children being from Chicago garners some attention, however. Quinlan Matthew's second grade class and Vanessa Goodar's special education class teamed up to give a presentation on Auburn that won Schmid Elementary School's college week competition.

​SGA prepares to launch Green Dot

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | October 27

Brad Smith, SGA advisor, spoke to the senate about the Green Dot program. Smith wanted to make sure that the senators were educated on the program so that they could inform other students about its goals. “As mentioned it is launching this Thursday,” Smith said. “At the end of the day it’s not about these numbers.

Get to know Miss Auburn University

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 27

Susanna Bagwell’s jaw dropped as the announcement was made that she was Miss Auburn University 2016. “I was completely shocked,” Bagwell said.

​Department of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences begins research on tick-borne illnesses

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 27

AU Forestry and wildlife departement research tick-borne illnesses.