News

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.

Pioneer Day sweetens Loachapoka

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | October 21

Pioneer Day, which has formerly been known as Syrup Sopping Day for the past 43 years, was held on Saturday, Oct. 17, and was free to the public.

Planning Commission discusses the possibility of a student housing zoning district

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | October 20

The Planning Commission met to discuss the possibility of creating a new zoning district, one specifically for student-built housing, at their work session Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Auburn graduate named nation’s top electrical engineering student

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 20

AU student named nation's top electrical and computer science engineering student.

Senators propose expansion of SGA senate

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | October 20

Drake Pooley, business senator, and Meredith Smith, liberal arts senator, proposed a senate expansion at SGA’s weekly meeting on October 19.

Auburn awarded USDA grant focused on young farmers and ranchers

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | October 20

Auburn University received a $711,213 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program to provide resources, technology and assistance to new and beginning farmers.

Tailgate Times focuses on food safety and other tailgating tips

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | October 20

Tailgate Times, a publication produced by Auburn University’s Food Systems Institute, focuses on tailgating food, safety and history.

Auburn expands suicide prevention training across campus

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | October 20

Auburn University is taking its first steps in approaching suicide prevention at an extended, university-wide level.

Lee County Humane Society will host annual Woofstock event

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | October 19

The Lee County Humane Society will be hosting their annual Woofstock event on Saturday, October 17 at Kiesel Park in Auburn. Woofstock is a dog festival that encourages the community to bring their dogs to the park and participate in fun activities.

University announces nominees for Rhodes, Marshall and Mitchell scholarships

By Staff Report | October 19

The University announced its nominees for the Rhodes, Marshall and Mitchell scholarships on Tuesday, Oct. 13 in a press release.

Man arrested and charged with car break-in

By Staff Report | October 19

Auburn Police Division officers arrested an Auburn man and charged him with a car break-in that occurred Sept.

New alternative stress therapy comes to Auburn

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | October 19

Is the stress of the university life really getting you down? Do you find it more and more difficult to get a good night’s sleep?

Former University employee sues under Whistleblower Act

By Staff Report | October 19

A former employee of the Athletics department’s fundraising wing, Tigers Unlimited, is suing The University.

15th Annual Downtown Trick or Treat Set for October 29

By Jesse McLeroy | Community Writer | October 14

The 15th Annual Downtown Trick or Treat, organized by the city of Auburn’s Parks and Recreation Department for children 12 and under, will be held Thursday, Oct.

Boykin Community Center receives remodel

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | October 14

The Boykin Community Center, a staple of Auburn parks and recreation outreach for years, is finally getting some updates that it has drastically needed.

Residence Life announces winners of room decorating contest

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | October 14

Alex Swilley, a freshman in pre-business, said she'd always had an interest in design. "I considered doing interior design as my major," Swilley said, "but I just wanted to do a project and see if I could make it happen in my own dorm room." After seeing the competition online, Swilley said it was "the perfect thing for me to do." So I'm majoring in entrepreneurship, but I've always had an interest in design.

SGA senators seek allocation of funds for Green Dot

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | October 14

India Way, SGA budget and finance committee chair, and Trey Fields, SGA student affairs committee chair, spoke to the senate about a future order of business that is a reserve fund request for the Green Dot program.

Man dies after accident at Chewacla

By Staff Report | October 13

An Opelika man who fell off his bike on a trail in Chewacla State Park died from his injuries Thursday, Oct.

The tallest buildings on the Plains

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | October 13

Despite the prospective taller structures, Downtown Auburn already has a few buildings which stand taller than most.

Facilities Management completes summer construction goals

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | October 13

Among these newly completely projects are facility management’s larger-scale projects like the Jordan-Hare Stadium video board, the Samford Park walkway and the Exploratory Advising Center in Mary Martin Hall, according to Martha Koontz, facilities management communications representative.