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New historical marker honors first African American student and university desegregation

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | September 24

Auburn University unveiled a historical marker in commemoration of Auburn University’s desegregation in 1964 and in honor of Harold Franklin, the first African American student to attend the University.

Come Home to the Corner continues

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | September 24

The City of Auburn recently implemented the idea of a continuous Come Home to the Corner celebration. The original event, which took place in August, was a night honoring the re-opening of Toomer’s Corner downtown after months on construction. The opening was such a hit that it was decided to continue every Friday night before a home football game.

Walker Byrd defends Missouri SGA president, promotes campus-wide inclusivity

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | September 24

Editor’s note: This article contains an embedded Facebook post some readers might find offensive.

Incoming students required to take new alcohol abuse and sexual assault prevention courses

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | September 23

Auburn University is now requiring all new students, including transfer students, to complete Alcohol Edu and Haven courses.

Auburn study finds no parallel between state payday lending regulation and political party in charge

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | September 23

An Auburn University study found there is no connection between a state’s leniency on payday lending regulation and the political party that controls the state. According to the research, the costs and benefits of payday lending is a controversy at the state and federal level.

Naming opportunity for Oaks descendants

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | September 23

Out in a field in North Auburn 43 descendants of the original Auburn Oaks have been growing for 15 years. And in February, Samford Park will welcome 21 of them to line the new walkway running from Toomer’s Corner to Samford Hall.

Boozer Farms provides produce to communities

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | September 23

When Taylor Hatchett was eight years old, she fell in love with selling produce when she and her dad would load up a truck of peaches and head to Slocomb to sell until they ran out. In 2003, while attending Auburn, Hatchett wanted to find a way to make money during the summer.

Man shot in Macon County drives to Auburn for help

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | September 23

The man, in his late 20's, according to the Auburn Police Division, pulled off the Interstate 85 at South College Street to seek help for a gunshot wound.

John Wilkris Trio wins first place at UPC's Battle of the Bands, Moon Machine wins fan favorite

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | September 23

Auburn UPC hosted the Battle of the Bands competition on Cater Lawn Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.

AU Smokehouse finds a new home this semester

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | September 23

The AU Smoke House did not lose its flavor when it moved from Foy Dining Hall to Lupton over the summer.

Suspect arrested and charged with the murder of Auburn football player

By Jim Little | Community Reporter | September 22

Auburn Police arrested and charged a suspect in the shooting death of an Auburn football player Sunday, Dec. 14. Markale Hart, 22, of Camp Hill was arrested and charged with the murder of freshman Jakell Mitchell.

New sushi restaurant to open in Auburn

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | September 22

Michael Jackson, Van Halen and KISS all have something in common.

UAV school opens at Auburn

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | September 22

Auburn University has officially launched its first Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight School.

SGA continues discussions on registration resolution

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | September 21

SGA held their weekly senate Monday, Sept. 21 where they continued discussions on the course catalog resolution.

Former councilman still says Clemon Byrd not eligible for office, says AG investigating

By Jim Little | Community Editor | September 21

Former Councilman Arthur Dowdell still contends Councilman Clemon Byrd was not eligible to run for his seat in Ward 1.

Prosecutors release emails and evidence in Mike Hubbard ethics case

By Jim Little | Community Editor | September 21

Prosecutors revealed the first bits of evidence against Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard in a filing with Lee County Circuit Court on Friday, Feb. 27.

Arrest increase at Alpha Psi event

By Jim Little | Community Editor | September 21

A change in location and jurisdiction for the 50th annual Alpha Psi Rodeo in 2015 brought an increase in the number of arrests at the event compared to 2014. Rodeo took place Saturday, April 11, at Ingram Farms on U.S.

UPDATE: Dowdell outraged by city council election results, claiming voter fraud

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter and Jim Little | Community Writer | September 21

Councilmember Arthur Dowdell was defeated by challenger Clemon Byrd in the Auburn City Council election held Aug. 26. Dowdell, who has served four terms on the council since 1994, only garnered 147 votes to Byrd's 246. Dowdell announced his intention to dispute the results.Dowdell also said there was voter fraud. He claimed a woman named Ann Torbert was turned away because someone had already voted in her name. Torbert, when reached by phone, claimed someone with the name Tarbert had voted in her place. "The poll worker had scratched out my name and respelled it," Torbert said, "And there wasn't even a Tarbert anywhere else on the list." Despite the irregularity Torbert said she was allowed to cast a vote.