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Road closures announced for free Brad Paisley concert

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 9

On Friday October 9th Brad Paisley will perform a free concert on the Student Center green space as part of his Country Nation College Tour.

Library makes space for extra study room, prepares for construction of Mell Street Classroom Building

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | October 8

In an effort to increase study space in Ralph Brown Draughon Library, an offsite storage facility will be created to house materials that are currently taking up extra room on the third and fourth floors.  Dan King, associate vice president for facilities, presented the proposal to the Auburn University Board of Trustees at its Sept.

Hazing education strives to promote student safety

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | October 8

Auburn University incorporates hazing education into organizations in attempt to promote student safety.

Halloween haunted farms taking over Auburn

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | October 7

The time of year has arrived to start thinking about black cats, witches, absurd amounts of candy and Halloween plans.

Students participate in Hey Day tradition

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | October 7

With over 100 volunteers distributing more than 5,000 name tags at 10 name tag stations across campus, SGA hosted its annual Hey Day event Wednesday, Oct.

City Council continues to discuss current development issues

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | October 6

The City Council continued to talk about the Downtown Master Plan, building height, and other issues involving the future of downtown. 

Taylor Wesley speaks after Miss Homecoming win

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | October 6

Taylor Wesley, senior in communications and psychology, was crowned Auburn’s 2015 Miss Homecoming on Saturday.

Spectrum Pride Week kicks off with LGBTQI student panel

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | October 6

The Multicultural Center and Spectrum hosted their annual LGBTQI Student Panel Discussion as kick-off event of Spectrum Pride Week.

Lowder briefly evacuated, University issues all clear

By Staff Report | October 6

A suspicious person was reported at Lowder Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at approximately 2:10 p.m.

​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.