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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.

Auburn to have sales tax holiday Aug 7-9

By Staff Report | August 5

The city of Auburn will have a sales tax holiday from Friday, Aug. 7-Sunday, Aug. 9. It will start at 12:01 a.m.

City Council extends current apartment construction freeze for 4 months

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | August 4

The crowd at the Auburn City Council meeting gathered to voice their opinions and concerns on the council's voting to extend the current moratorium on apartment construction on the University Service district east of South College Street.

Incident reports from July 28-Aug. 3

By Staff Report | August 4

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from July 28-Aug. 3:

Man arrested on charges of second degree rape

By Staff Report | August 4

On Monday, August 3, 2015, the Auburn Police Division arrested Paul D. Rayborn, age 22 from Auburn on a felony warrant charging him with Rape Second Degree.

Fire at 160 Ross contained, started on roof

By Jordan Hays | Contributing Writer | August 4

Firefighters are responding to a fire at 160 North Ross Street, Auburn Public Safety Department confirmed.

Auburn University to collaborate with South Korean government agency

By Jordan Hays | Contributing Writer | August 4

Auburn University has formalized research efforts with The Korea Institute of Technology, or KITECH. Auburn University President Jay Gogue signed a memorandum of understanding with Youngsoo Lee, president of KITECH.

Engineering graduate qualifies for American Ninja Warrior finals

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | August 3

Lt. Deon Graham, or “The Destroyer,” qualified for the season seven American Ninja Warrior finals during the July 6 episode, where he competed next to the U.S.S. Truman in San Pedro, California.

Magnolia Oak thriving despite broken shoots

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | August 3

The new Magnolia Oak, which was planted Wednesday, July 8, is undergoing stress from the transplantation resulting in a few brown leaves. 

Council to vote on extending, expanding apartment construction freeze Aug. 4

By Staff Report | August 2

The City Council will vote on extending the halt on multiple-unit development construction and whether to expand it to the whole city of Auburn. The current moratorium is set to expire Aug.

Graduate, pilot dies in Alaska plane crash

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

Fariah Peterson, 45-year-old Auburn alumna, passed away Friday, July 17, in a plane crash where she was the pilot, according to Alaska State Troopers. 

Auburn University awards 1,138 degrees at two graduation ceremonies

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | August 1

Excitement filled the Auburn Arena on Aug. 1, as Auburn University awarded 1,138 degrees at two graduation ceremonies. The 10 a.m.

CEO of Children's of Alabama and Auburn Alumnus to speak at graduation

By Staff Report | July 31

During the summer 2015 graduation ceremonies on August 1, there will be 1,144 degrees given and Auburn Alumnus Mike Warren Jr.

Guthrie's to celebrate 50th birthday Friday, July 31

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 30

Almost 50 years ago, the first Guthrie’s opened in Haleyville.The chicken finger chain will celebrate its 50th birthday Friday, July 31. “We’re very blessed to have made it 50 years in the restaurant business,” said Joe Kelly Guthrie, franchising owner of Guthrie’s.

Auburn University partners with aviation companies, NASA

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 30

Officials from Auburn University and NASA signed a Space Act Agreement on Thursday, July 30.