News

Byrd looks to raise money for Auburn Memorial project

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | October 5

Walker Byrd, SGA president, spoke to the senate about the Auburn Memorial project and asked senators to give to the project what they can to reach its monetary goal at SGA’s weekly senate meeting during executive announcements.

SGA's Homecoming parade takes to the streets

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | October 3

Students and families gathered along the streets to watch the Auburn University Marching Band lead this year's Homecoming parade. Multi-colored floats rolled down the street, each one larger than the next.

UPC's Plainsfest: Parachute and Matt Wertz rock the Plains

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 3

Hundreds of students, families and friends came out Friday, Oct. 2 to see Matt Wertz and Parachute perform at Plainsfest, the University Program Council’s annual concert.

'Don't cancel that class' program gives professors another option

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 2

Instead of a professor canceling a class last minute, a representative from Health Promotion and Wellness Services will come teach the class about different issues on campus, such as drug and alcohol abuse prevention and sexual assault awareness.

Saturday's 'Green Game' will recognize University's commitment to sustainability

By Staff Report | October 2

The San Jose State vs. Auburn football game on Oct. 3 will recognize Auburn Athletics’ sustainability, according to a press release from the University.

Auburn Public Safety Department will kick off annual Toy Drive

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | October 1

The city of Auburn Public Safety Department will kick off their annual toy drive on Tuesday, October 6. Captain Lorenza Dorsey said the goal of the toy drive is to be able to provide needy families with toys for their children so on Christmas morning those families that need assistance can have something for their kids to wake up to on Christmas morning.

Opelika distillery releases first legal whiskey made in Alabama in 100 years

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | October 1

John Emerald Distilling Company released the first batch of John’s Alabama Single Malt Whiskey, the first whiskey made legally since 1915.

Parachute and Matt Wertz to perform at UPC's Plainsfest on Friday

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 1

Plainsfest kicks off this Friday Andria Moore Campus reporter Music will once again rock the plains as the University Program Council’s annual fall concert kicks off this Friday, October 2. Matt Wertz is set to open the show at 7 p.m., and Parachute will take the stage shortly after.

Homecoming parade to take to the streets on Friday, partial road closures announced

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | October 1

The parade will begin on Thach Avenue and will end by Ralph Brown Draughon Library on Mell Street.

Get to know your Miss Homecoming candidates

By Claire Tully | October 1

Tomi Obebe “Fully Focused” Exercise Science major, Spanish minor Nominated by Student Recruiters AU Involvement: Student Recruiters, FLP director, SOS orientation leade, Dunkin’ Darlings, Humans of Auburn President and founder, Auburn Gospel Choir, Auburn Wesley Foundation and a social sorority “About a month ago, I was involved in a serious car accident on my way home to Columbus, GA. Off of 280, there are a few houses and there happened to be a car in front of me turning into their driveway.

Former Auburn professor charged in connection to steroid distribution ring agrees to plead guilty

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | September 30

Yonnie Wu, who was also the former director of the Mass Spectrometry Center, tested drugs sent to him in the mail with University equipment and sent them to be sold online, according to prosecutors.

Textile building renaming precedes renovations

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | September 30

Textile Building renovations will pave the way for the construction of Engineering Student Achievement Center.

Clint Myers speaks to OLLI group about learning

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | September 30

Clint Myers, Auburn’s head softball coach, spoke to members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center on Tuesday, September 30th. Myers spoke about how “greatness is a way of life.” “The idea that greatness is a way of life is a 24/7 belief.

Beat Bama Food Drive partners with Parking Services

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | September 30

This year, Beat Bama Food Drive decided to take it a step further by partnering with Parking Services. “We want to encourage students to donate and get as many cans as possible,” said Sarah Perez, president of Beat Bama Food Drive. “But we also want students to be aware of the poverty in our area.”