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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. 

Farmers plant the seed for considering a year-round market

By Ashlie Pincince | Community Writer | September 11

While the Auburn University farmer’s market has been around for 10 years, it is only open from late spring to early fall, just as most students are beginning or ending their semesters of study.

Chief Keef sued for not showing up to Sigma Phi Epsilon concert in April

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | September 10

Chicago rapper Chief Keef, whose real name is Keith Cozart, is being sued for more than $175,000 after he did not perform as scheduled at Auburn's chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon.

Chief Keef sued for not showing up to Sigma Phi Epsilon concert in April

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | September 10

Chicago rapper Chief Keef, whose real name is Keith Cozart, is being sued for more than $175,000 after he did not perform as scheduled at Auburn's chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon.

Auburn vet school helps child with rare disease celebrate third birthday

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | September 10

On February 5, 2013, a 4-month old boy named Porter Heatherly was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease called GM1 Gangliosidosis.

Tri Delta takes the concourse to raise awareness for childhood cancer

By Rachel Sprouse | Intrigue Writer | September 9

The Phi Theta chapter of Tri Delta served up lemonade on the concourse on Sept. 9 to spread awareness for childhood cancer.

Samford Hall close to completion

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | September 8

The construction around Samford Hall that began earlier this summer is expected to be completed this fall. “We are still on target for a fall completion date,” said communication and marketing specialist Martha Koontz.

University achieves its highest enrollment and highest freshman ACT scores in history

By Staff Report | September 8

Auburn University has achieved its highest enrollment and highest freshman ACT scores in history this fall, according to a press release from the University.

Southeastern Raptor Center lets fans see eagles up close

By Jim Little | Community Reporter | September 7

Fans wanting to get a closer look at birds of prey, including Auburn's eagle mascots Spirit and Nova that are kept at the Southeastern Raptor Center, will have their chance at the Football, Fans and Feathers events this fall.

Women's expo to take place Sept. 17

By Rachael Taylor | Community Writer | September 4

OA News and the event center downtown will host the Auburn-Opelika Women’s Expo on Thursday, September 17. The event will take place at the Bottling Plant Event Center.