News

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.

University responds to The Wall Street Journal's accusations

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | September 3

Auburn University’s athletics department pressured school officials to keep the public administration major after an academic program review committee voted 13-0 to remove it in 2013, according to an article published by the Wall Street Journal.

SGA makes plans for the year

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | September 3

With every new school year, comes new changes from SGA; this year SGA has placed importance on student affairs and campus life such as class registration, facility updates, campus safety, game day experience and real world preparation. Walker Byrd, President of SGA, is focusing on Auburn students’ success in and out of the classroom, as well as in the future.

Top 5 Miss Homecoming candidates announced

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | September 3

The Top 5 candidates for Miss Homecoming 2015 were announced Wednesday, Sept. 2 at approximately 8 p.m.

Historic Auburn Pond to undergo improvements

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | September 3

Following an agreement between the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine and Auburn University, a historic 2-acre pond built on campus in 1937 will undergo construction this fall.

New sorority coming to Auburn

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | September 3

Auburn University announced that Tri Sigma sorority will be adding a chapter at Auburn, increasing the total number of sororities from 17 to 18.

Top 20 Miss Homecoming candidates announced

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | September 2

The Top 20 candidates for Miss Homecoming were announced on Cater Lawn Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Citizens continue to speak their minds about downtown

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | September 2

The city council met to continue discussions on building height and student housing downtown. Citizens on both sides of the debate had a chance to speak their minds. On the side of lower building height and a student housing moratorium citizen Linda Dean said that because of recent studies which have discovered that Auburn is over-built, a moratorium should be added back to the agenda in the Urban Core area. Citizen Dana Camp said the main issue right now is how downtown will look to students.

Samford Hall and Park on the path to completion

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | September 2

Phase I of the Samford Park project was completed in February 2014 with the planting of the new Toomer's Oaks, according to Ben Burmester, campus planner. Phase II began with the installation of a 14-foot-wide brick arching walkway reaching from Toomer's Corner to Samford Hall.

Students will get the chance to watch Thursday night football in Jordan-Hare Stadium

By Staff Report | September 2

Auburn Athletics is hosting a student night to give students the chance to watch a few of the 19 games scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 3, on the new video board in Jordan-Hare Stadium.

DUI reports from Aug. 25-31

By Staff Report | September 2

The following people were arrested and charged with driving under the influence by the Auburn Police Division from Aug.

City Council and Planning Commission discuss building height

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | September 1

On Monday, August 31 at 5:30 pm members of the Auburn City Council, Planning Commission, and residents gathered to discuss current issues in the city. The conference room was packed, forcing people to stand outside the room and in the lobby. According to Mayor Ham, the main issues of citizens include building heights and the possible infiltration of urban student housing in the downtown area.

Police investigate burglary at fraternity house

By Staff Report | September 1

A burglary occurred Saturday, August 22nd at a residence located in the 900 block of W. Magnolia Avenue, according to a press release from the Auburn Police Division.