News

Juveniles arrested for burglaries in downtown Auburn

By Staff Report | October 26

The Auburn Police Division arrested a 17-year-old male and a 15-year-old male, both from Auburn, and charged them each with two counts of Burglary Third Degree and Theft of Property Second Degree on Oct. 25, according to a press release.

Auburn TigerFit program open to campus and community

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | October 26

This is a fabulous program and in years past we've had trouble getting people in so we've seen more students.

University responds to former employee's wrongful termination lawsuit

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | October 26

The University maintains the ticket sales have been handled honestly.

Keep It Safe website putting a lock on cyber security

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | October 26

Though mobile devices have become integrated into the daily hustle and bustle, students make common mistakes that can threaten their physical, online and professional security.

Auburn student launches 20-for-20 campaign to save animals

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | October 25

When Brandon Dively started college at Auburn University he was just a freshman from Wausau, Wisconsin with a soft spot for animals.

Auburn area named one of the poorest metropolitan areas in nation

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | October 25

Auburn has been listed as one of the poorest cities in the country. However, the area they are referring to as "Auburn" is not really Auburn, but the MSA of Auburn-Opelika. (List cities in the MSA coming tomorrow) (Talk about what an MSA is and why Auburn's is being listed as poor)

Boys & Girls Clubs’ Fall Performing Arts Showcase Set for Oct. 23

By Jesse McLeroy | Community Writer | October 24

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County will have its Fall Performing Arts Showcase on Friday, Oct.

Shug Jordan remembered in Ralph Brown Draughon Library exhibit

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | October 23

Coach Ralph ‘Shug’ Jordan is back on campus and in the library. Auburn University library has recently opened an exhibit that commemorates Shug Jordan.

Auburn chapter of National Society of Black Engineers to host A Walk for Education

By Christopher Jurkiewicz | Community Writer | October 23

The Auburn University National Society of Black Engineers is hosting A Walk for Education at the Boykin Community Center Saturday

Kiesel Park offers benefits to both dog and owner

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | October 23

For many student dog owners who live in an apartment or other small living space with no back yard, it can be very hard to make sure that their pets get the necessary outdoor time that they need.

Greenspace goes pink for 'All In, All Pink' event

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | October 21

Pink accents adorned the Student Center Greenspace as students and community members gathered for the fifth annual “All In, All Pink” event.

Woman partners with ministry to raise awareness about unsafe homes

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | October 21

On Friday Oct. 16, Lisa Pierce settled into a shack across from Tiger Rags on Gay Street, where she will be staying until Thursday Oct.

SGA’s Tiger Scheduler gets student approval

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | October 21

Auburn students are able to use the Tiger Scheduler for the first time this fall to help with class registration. The registration tool is available through Tiger-i and gives a “black and white view” of when the classes a student wants to take are available, according to Walker Byrd, SGA president. Once you choose the classes you are interested in, it will generate a mock-schedule and provide the CRN numbers for registration. Sarah Randolph-Bonones, biomedical sciences junior, is an honors college peer instructor, specifically assisting a class called “Freshmen Exploration” where she got to work with Tiger Scheduler. “Freshman exploration...is designed to help freshmen learn about how to utilize all the great things Auburn had to offer them,” Randolph-Bonones said.

SGA to hold memorial open forum

By Staff Report | October 21

SGA will hold an open forum for the Auburn Memorial Project from 6-7:30 p.m. in Student Center Room 2227 on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Sexual assault reported near the Quad

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | October 21

A female reported to the University on Oct. 17 that she was sexually assaulted near the Quad near midnight on Oct. 7, according to a press release from the University.

Another apartment complex coming to downtown Auburn

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | October 21

Auburn's campus will soon lie in the shadow of another apartment and retail building. A new 75-foot building, known in planning documents as 191 College, is proposed for the corner of Glenn Avenue and College Street, where the Chevron gas station currently is.