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Record-breaking sorority recruitment comes to a close

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | August 14

According to Jill Moore, director of Greek Life, more women received a bid this year than ever before. Moore said 1,615 women participated in recruitment and 1,489 were offered bids.

Tips to stay safe on campus

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | August 14

Major crime is a rarity, with burglary and theft being the two most common crimes on campus, according to Susan McCallister, associate director of public safety information and education for the University.

Various projects across campus end as fall semester begins

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | August 13

Construction has been rampant across campus, from Samford Park to Cater Hall. However, with the conclusion of summer comes the end of these projects.

Drone on the plains

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | August 13

Auburn University recently received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight School as part of its Aviation Center.

UPDATED: Desmonte Leonard sentenced to life without parole

By Jim Little | Community Editor | August 13

Desmonte Leonard will spend the rest of his life in prison after Lee County Judge Jacob A. Walker sentenced him to life without parole Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Toomer's Corner construction nearing completion

By Rachael Taylor | News Writer | August 13

The construction, which began in May, brings many changes to Toomer’s Corner including brick inlay in the crosswalks and a brick inlay tiger paw in the center of the intersection.

Residents displaced by 160 Ross fire to be housed at Tiger Lodge

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | August 12

Some students' housing plans went up in smoke in the fire at 160 Ross on Monday, Aug. 3. The fire started on the roof and moved to attic of Building 4.

UPDATED: Speaker Mike Hubbard responds to indictment, says it's politically motivated

By Jim Little | Community Editor | August 11

State Rep. Mike Hubbard, speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, was indicted by a Lee County grand jury and charged with 23 class B felonies, including four counts of using his office for personal gain.

Incident reports from Aug. 4 - 10

By Staff Report | August 11

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division between Aug 4-10:

Memorial held for Jule Collins Museum of Fine Art's namesake

By Jordan Hays | Contributing Writer | August 10

A memorial for the Jule Collins Museum of Fine Art's namesake was held at the museum on Sunday, Aug.

Fire at Village West Apartments

By Staff Report | August 9

Residents reported smoke from behind Building 3 before the buildings roof was engulfed in flames.

NAACP marchers make their way through Auburn on the way to Washington D.C.

By Jordan Hays | Contributing Writer | August 7

The march is a peaceful protest advocating for economic and educational equity, voter rights, reform to the criminal justice system, and an end to racial profiling and police brutality.

America's Journey for Justice to march through Auburn

By Jordan Hays | Contributing Writer | August 6

The NAACP 's America's Journey for Justice march to Washington D.C. made a pit stop in Tuskegee on Aug. 5.

Vintage planes and military vehicles on display at Aviation Education Outreach Fly-In

By Maria Mcllwain | Copy Editor | August 6

Multicolored vintage aircraft touched down at the Aviation Education Outreach Fly-In at the Auburn University Regional Airport on Saturday, May 16, underneath a blue sky spotted with clouds. Residents and families walked among the planes and displays, taking pictures. Johnny Lawrence, event coordinator, said there have been other aviation events over the years, but this event is geared toward education. Lawrence said the money raised helps offset the costs of putting on educational programs for the community. "With the (department of aviation and supply chain management) being created at the University, we decided that we would use these aviation events to help them and reaching out to their outreach programs with K-12," Lawrence said.