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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.”

Lee County Fair returns to Opelika

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | September 30

The Lee County fair is back in the Auburn-Opelika area, and with it a chance to eat copious amounts of funnel cakes, get dizzy on the spinning rides and even win a real, live rabbit.

Saving Surfside

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | September 30

In the early 90s, the Auburn City Council approved plans for the construction of a water park on College Street.

SGA and UPC present first state of the student body address, focuses on diversity and inclusion

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | September 30

The Student Government Association and University Program Council hosted their first State of the Student Body Address to speak about the projects and goals set for this school year.

Adventures in Art event teaches fifth graders about the arts.

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | September 29

The Jan Dempsey Performing Arts Center hosted the annual Adventures in Art event held by the City of Auburn last week. Adventures in Art is a community based art education program for all fifth grade students at all Auburn city schools.

The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center to host Oktoberfest 2015

By Hannah Fuqua | Intrigue Writer | September 29

The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center will host its annual event, Oktoberfest, on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 4-9 p.m.

'Orphaned' owls return to the wild at Chewacla

By Ashlie Pincince | Community Writer | September 29

Children and adults flocked to see the release of 15 owls by the Southeastern Raptor Center at Chewacla State Park on Friday, Sept.

Auburn Board of Trustees approve 2016 budget

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | September 25

The Board of Trustees approved a $1.162 billion budget for the 2016 fiscal year at their meeting on Friday, Sept. 25.

Prosecution releases more Hubbard emails

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | September 24

Hubbard is facing 23 felony counts of violating Alabama’s ethics laws by using his position as Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives and head of the Alabama Republican Party in 2010 to benefit his private business.

New Block Seating system receives mixed reviews

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | September 24

This football season, SGA’s Organizational Seating Program introduced a new block seating system in Jordan-Hare Stadium. It is a “competitive, academic incentive-based system used to promote and determine reserved organizational seating at football games,” according to Brock Hendon, co-director of Organizational Seating Program. John Headlee, co-director of Organizational Seating Program, said he is happy with the results of block seating following the first game. “We are very pleased with how block seating is operating so far,” said Headlee.

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.