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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.

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.