News

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.

Auburn man arrested and charged with firing a gun into occupied dwelling

By Staff Report | September 16

An Auburn man was arrested and charged with discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling Tuesday, Sept.

University promotes fire safety

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | September 16

Fire Safety Month comes to campuses nationwide every September. In light of recent events, Auburn is making greater efforts to educate students about fire safety both on and off campus.

Students express opinions on the future of downtown

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | September 16

As the City Council continues to meet to determine the future of downtown Auburn, students speak their minds on the matter of the possible new urbanism in Auburn. Stone Ray, freshman in architecture, has lived in the new 160 North Ross Street apartment complex for a month. According to Ray, he could not ask for a better living situation.

City Council approves Auburn Downtown Master Plan

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | September 16

The City Council approved the Downtown Master Plan, and will conduct traffic studies where construction is to take place.

Police investigating death at Glenn Avenue and College Street

By Staff Report | September 15

The incident was witnessed by dozens of people who were outside at Live Oaks, and traffic on Glenn Avenue was blocked for more than two hours.

Our House provides after school help to Ridgecrest community

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | September 15

On the corner of Bedell Avenue and North Donahue Drive sits a seemingly quiet grey house. At 2:30 p.m.

Police prepare for game days

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | September 15

On game days, Auburn erupts in a sea of orange and blue, cheering on the Tigers. However, some people clad in navy blue are not cheering.

Robbery reported downtown over the weekend

By Staff Report | September 14

The Auburn Police Division is investigating a robbery that occurred Sept. 12, at approximately 12:30 a.m., according to an email issued by Auburn University Public Safety. According to the report, the victim had consumed alcohol and last remembers walking near Wright Street and Magnolia Avenue.

Auburn City Schools expands

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | September 13

Over the last five years, Auburn City Schools has been the fastest growing school system in Alabama, averaging 350 to 400 new students each year. According to the superintendent Karen DeLano, the average elementary school is 400-500 kids, so each year the school system is basically adding another elementary school worth of students. In order to satisfy the demand of more students, the school system will be growing, adding a new high school projected to open in fall of 2017.

A rally for Alabama state parks

By Ashlie Pincince | Community Writer | September 13

Park funds may be usurped to make room for other “essential government programs” in the state’s General Fund At the end of a narrow, winding and wooded road through 696-acre Chewacla State Park, a group of approximately 50 park-goers, pedestrian and mountain bikers alike, gathered for the Rally for Alabama State Parks.

Heritage Association works to place historic markers on campus

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | September 11

Established in 1872, Auburn University is a historical part of Alabama’s history. Buildings such as Samford Hall are integral to Auburn’s campus and hold a special place in many students’ hearts. These buildings are so special that some feel the history must be displayed and observed.