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University to test AU ALERT system

By Staff Report | August 19

The University plans to test the AU ALERT system Thursday, Aug. 20. 

Toomer's Corner receives blessing from local clergy

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | August 19

Toomer's Corner became holier Monday, Aug. 17, as four representatives of downtown churches blessed the corner and gave thanks for the end of construction. Each of the four ministers bestowed a blessing in turn after Mayor Bill Ham Jr.

Chicago children who made Auburn Creed video to visit the Plains

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | August 19

Quinlan Matthew's and Vanesa Goodar's classes will fly from Chicago to spend a few days on campus in September and have their first taste of college.

Salvation Army burglarized

By Staff Report | August 19

The Salvation Army Donation Center, located at the 1000 block of Opelika Road was broken into Sunday, Aug.

Toomer's Corner to re-open at noon tomorrow

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | August 19

The intersection of College Street and Magnolia Avenue, known as Toomer's Corner, will re-open to traffic at noon tomorrow, Saturday, Aug.

Some residents of 160 Ross Building 4 to move in as scheduled

By Staff Report | August 19

Residents of floors one and two will be able to move in as scheduled Saturday, Aug. 15 at noon.

Merchants reflect on corner construction

By Rachael Taylor | Community Writer | August 19

The Toomer’s Corner intersection has opened, ending the summer of construction. The construction blocked parking in front of the stores and while there was free parking in the Gay Street parking deck, the construction made it more difficult for people to visit downtown Auburn.

Back to school, back to traffic

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | August 19

As students begin to arrive back to campus and school starts back, so does the traffic they bring with them. Each year residents of Auburn are forced to get back into the swing of bumper-to-bumper traffic after a summer of being able to go wherever, whenever.

Speaker Mike Hubbard's ethics trial delayed until March 2016

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | August 19

Judge Jacob A. Walker granted the motion for continuance during a motions hearing Monday morning, Aug. 17.

Students learn valuable lessons through summer activities

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | August 15

While most students spent their summers relaxing, working or volunteering at home, a few Auburn students got the chance to travel to different parts of the country or world and experience new things.

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.