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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.

Periodic lane closures at Toomer's Corner schedule for Monday night

By Staff Report | September 21

There will be periodic lane closures at Toomer's Corner for construction from 8 p.m.-6 a.m. Monday Sept.

Kenny Chesney to perform at first concert held in Jordan-Hare Stadium

By Staff Report | September 18

Kenny Chesney will headline at the first concert held in Jordan-Hare Stadium on April 23, 2016, Kevin Brown, Chicken Salad Chick president and CEO, said at a press conference on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Fidel Castro’s daughter kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | September 18

Alina Fernandez, Fidel Castro's daughter, speaks about her life in Cuba and her life as Fidel's daughter.

City Council approves Arigato liquor license

By Kelsey Davis | Editor-in-Chief | September 18

With the approval of a liquor license at the Auburn City Council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, comes the expansion of a restaurant.

Tiger Transit routes improve while union negotiations continue

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | September 17

“We asked ourselves how we can enhance their quality of life here,” Huffman said.

Auburn freshman wins Gold Award for work on campus creek

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | September 17

Freshman Beth Prior wins Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouts. 

Auburn Public Library to host used book sale on September 19

By Rachael Taylor | Community Writer | September 17

Hardbacks from the sale will be $1 and paperbacks 50 cents. Proceeds from the event will go toward library programs and events.

New sport, footgolf, comes to Auburn

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | September 16

When Lyndy Lindsay, owner of The Greens at Auburn, first experienced foot golf in Kansas, he knew it would be a welcome addition on one of his properties.