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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.

What's next for downtown Auburn

By Rachael Taylor | Community Writer | August 30

The corner construction has ended and was celebrated with the “Come Home to the Corner” event, but what’s next for the corner. According to David Dorton, director of public affairs for the City of Auburn, an aspect of the project that has not been completed is the landscape.

Auburn receives $1 million donation

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | August 30

The Goizueta Foundation gave Auburn a $1 million gift which will be given to Atlanta area students as scholarships. 

Alert issued after report of people being drugged at on-campus party

By Staff Report | August 28

Auburn University Public Safety issued an alert Friday, Aug.

Traffic interruptions expected at Opelika Road and University Drive intersection

By Staff Report | August 28

There will be some traffic interruptions and lane closures at the intersection of Opelika Road and University Drive between Saturday, Aug.

UPDATED: Auburn man arrested and charged with several thefts

By Staff Report | August 28

The Auburn Police Division arrested an Auburn man and charged him with three counts of third-degree burglary, three counts of auto theft, one count of first-degree theft of property, one count of second-degree theft of property and one count of third-degree theft of property.

Keep Auburn Lovely advocates for 'smart development'

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | August 28

As Auburn grows, new student housing pops up all over town, including in downtown Auburn. Some people are worried this new growth will change the small town feel of Auburn and transform it into something unrecognizable.  Keep Auburn Lovely  is a grassroots group of concerned citizens who are worried about the type of development in Auburn, especially downtown.

Pioneer Day to carry on syrup sopping tradition in Loachapoka

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | August 28

The Lee County Historical Society will host Pioneer Day, an event combining the Syrup Sopping festival and the historical fair that used to be on the same day on different sides of the road.

University stands behind gun policy

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | August 28

The current weapons policy, which can be found under “University policies” on Auburn’s website, “prohibits the possession and use of any dangerous or potentially dangerous weapon or instrument(s) ... on all University properties, with limited exceptions.”