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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.”

Athletics department pressured school officials to keep public administration major alive, report says

By Staff Report | August 27

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 a report by The Wall Street Journal.

Historic train depot to become seafood restaurant

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | August 27

People once took their first steps into Auburn through the train depot on Mitcham Avenue. Now, that building will house a seafood restaurant known simply as The Depot.

Teal Magnolias to raise awareness of ovarian cancer on College Street

By Jordan Hays | Managing Editor | August 27

Nan Galik was diagnosed with ovarian cancer 11 years ago. Now she is cancer-free, and although she is not dying from cancer, she said she is still living with it.

Engineering alumnus named deputy director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center

By Staff Report | August 27

Todd May named deputy director of NASA'Ss Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, according to a press release from the University's Office of Communications and Marketing.

Finance students start AU Student Investment Fund

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | August 27

The rising seniors, all previously members of the Auburn Investment Club, are working with the university to establish this investment fund with real money, currently slated to be between $500,000 and $1 million.

​Auburn earns Tree Campus USA designation again

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | August 27

For the sixth year in a row, Auburn University has earned its Tree Campus USA designation from the Arbor Day Foundation; Auburn has received this honor from 2009 through 2014 by promoting tree health and sustainability values to Auburn staff, students and community.

League of Women Voters of East Alabama celebrates Women’s Equality Day

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | August 27

The League of Women Voters of East Alabama hosted a sold-out event Wednesday night, Aug. 26, at Amsterdam Café honoring the 95th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted the women the right to vote.

City's growth causes residents to speak out against development

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | August 26

As demolition wraps up on the Center Court apartments, construction can begin on the new apartment and retail complex at the corner of Glenn Avenue and Wright Street.

‘Football, Fans and Feathers’ raptor show expands

By Staff Report | August 26

The Southeastern Raptor Center’s “Football, Fans and Feathers” will hold its educational program this fall every Friday prior to a football game, according to a press release from Auburn University.

Meet Your Mayor

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | August 26

In the early 1930’s, Bill Ham, Sr. attended Auburn University and owned his own dry cleaning business, Bill Ham Cleaners.

Students and residents 'Come Home to the Corner'

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | August 25

The event, Come Home to the Corner, was free to all and invited everyone to come to downtown Auburn from 5 to 9. Shops opened their doors and extended their hours to welcome customers from all over to explore the new setting of downtown.

Safe Harbor adds 24-hour helpline

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | August 25

Auburn University’s Safe Harbor now has their helpline available for 24 hours. According to Rachel Jones, the program coordinator, the Safe Harbor program is an advocacy program housed in the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness Services.

Pop in for Overall Popsicles

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | August 25

Overall Popsicles, a popular popsicle company, will now be in campus stores. According to Glen Loughridge, director of campus dining, the popsicles will be in The Village and Terrell.

SGA Senate meets for first time this semester

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | August 25

SGA held its first Senate meeting of the 2015 fall semester in the Student Center on Monday, August 24.

Congressman Bachus donates papers to Special Collections and Archives

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | August 24

In a public ceremony this afternoon on the first floor of the Auburn University library, an Auburn graduate returned. Former U.S Representative for the 6th Alabama district Spencer Thomas Bachus III returned to Auburn to donate his congressional papers to the Special Collections and Archives department of the library.