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Students attend local campaign event

The 2016 presidential election is still well over a year away, but that’s not stopping local political organizers from gearing up their campaign efforts now. Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, senator from Vermont, gathered in Opelika on Wednesday, July 29, to discuss how they will campaign on the grassroots level..

The State Press

Taking the Auburn Family to another level

Many Auburn students have family ties to the university. However, the Ahmed family is deeply rooted in Auburn; with all four of them attending the university at the same time at one point, according to Nighet Ahmed, graduate student in adult education. Nighet said her family would run into each other on campus sometimes. "We would see each other on campus more than we would see each other at the house," Nighet said. Nighet homeschooled her sons, Azeem and Aleem Ahmed, and said she emphasized writing.

The Auburn Plainsman

UPDATE: Move-in dates quickly approaching

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 29

Fall semester is right around the corner, and with that comes on-campus moving. According to Kelsey Prather, communication and marketing specialist with Auxiliary Services, they will move in approximately 5,000 students over four days.  "[We] try and facilitate the parents, make them feel good about their kids moving in," Prather said.

The Auburn Plainsman

VCOM students excited to begin classes

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 29

A group of first-year students is coming to Auburn, anxiously awaiting their first day of class. However, these are not freshmen; they have in fact already graduated college. These students are the inaugural class of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn Campus, and they are set to begin classes Thursday, July 30. According to the VCOM website, doctors with degrees in osteopathic medicine often become primary care physicians in rural areas.

The Auburn Plainsman

Incident reports from July 21-27

By Staff Report | July 28

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from July 21-27: July 21: Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Burglary, non-residence, with force was reported at the 400 block of Webster Road. Third-degree burglary was reported at the 300 block of Webster Road. Third-degree criminal mischief was reported at the 300 block of Webster Road. Second-degree criminal trespass was reported at the 300 block of Webster Road. Third-degree criminal mischief was reported at the 400 block of Webster Road. Second-degree criminal trespass was reported at the 400 block of Webster Road. Identity theft was reported at the 700 block of Hollon Avenue. Menacing was reported at the 900 block of Old Mill Road. First-degree criminal trespass was reported at the 900 block of Old Mill Road. Identity theft was reported at the 3800 block of Nash Creek Drive. Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Second-degree theft of property was reported at the 3000 block of Skyway Drive. Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Second-degree criminal mischief was reported at the 200 block of West Longleaf Drive. Harassing communications was reported at the 900 block of Old Mill Road. July 22:

The Auburn Plainsman

New hotel coming to South College Street

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 25

People visiting Auburn will soon have a new place to stay. A TownePlace Suites by Marriott, which is designed for people staying for long periods of time, is being built on South College Street near the South Donahue Drive intersection. Art Bright, project manager, said construction started approximately one month ago.

The Auburn Plainsman

Downtown road closures for July 24

By Staff Report | July 23

East Magnolia Avenue between Gay and College streets, and North College Street between Tichenor and Magnolia avenues will be closed Friday, July 24, for pavement milling.  Downtown parking will remain free and the parking deck will still be open during this closure.

The Auburn Plainsman

Krispy Kreme coming to Auburn

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 22

Auburn students and residents don't have to drive to Columbus, Georgia, or Montgomery for Krispy Kreme anymore.  The City Council approved a commercial development agreement so the owners of Auburn Mall can redevelop the former Sears building and front corner of the mall.  The Krispy Kreme will be at the front corner of the mall.  Phillip Dunlap, economic development director for the city of Auburn, said there has been a lot of positive buzz surrounding the doughnut shop. "All you have to do is read Facebook, everybody seems to be excited about it," Dunlap said.

The Auburn Plainsman

Incident reports from July 14-20

By Staff Report | July 21

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from July 14-20: July 14: Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Third-degree burglary was reported at the 200 block of Martin Avenue.Criminal littering was reported in Heath Road. Third-degree criminal mischief was reported at the 300 block of Jason Court. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 2500 block of Hilton Garden Drive. Harassment was reported at the 500 block of South Gay Street. Second-degree forgery was reported at the 2400 block of Moores Mill Road. July 15: Harassing communications was reported at the 300 block of Talbert Drive. Identity theft was reported at the 200 block of Chinaberry Court. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 200 block of Cook Street. Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Harassment was reported at the 900 block of North Donahue Drive. Second-degree criminal mischief was reported at the 700 block of West Magnolia Avenue. Second-degree possession of a forged instrument was reported at the 2300 block of East University Drive. Leaving the scene of an accident was reported at the 1700 block of South College Street. Theft from yards was reported at the 400 block of Webster Road. Fleeing/attempting to elude an officer was reported at the 1800 block of Sandhill Road. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 100 block of East Glenn Avenue. July 16: Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 600 block of Bedell Avenue. third-degree theft of property was reported at the 500 block of Webster Road. Domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Second-degree theft of lost property was reported at the 100 block of West Magnolia Avenue. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 300 block of South Donahue Drive. City ordinance violation, work times, was reported at the 300 block of North Dean Road. Harassing communications was reported at the 300 block of Martin Avenue. Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Leaving the scene of an accident was reported at the 100 block of Roosevelt Drive. Second-degree theft of property was reported at the 1300 block of Commerce Drive. Harassment/intimidation was reported at the 1300 block of Commerce Drive. Second-degree possession of a forged instrument was reported at the 800 block of East Glenn Avenue. July 17: Reckless endangerment was reported on Opelika Road at Old Stage Road. Fleeing/attempting to elude an officer was reported on Opelika Road at Old Stage Road. Second-degree possession of marijuana was reported in Auburn. Possession of a controlled substance was reported in Auburn. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 100 block of Lee Drive. Theft of property was reported at the 1300 block of Commerce Drive. Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported at the 1000 block of Holmes Avenue. Third-degree criminal mischief was reported at the 400 block of Opelika Road. Burglary from a  residence with force was reported at the1400 block of Richland Road. Possessing a forged instrument was reported at the 800 block of East Glenn Avenue. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 400 block of Webster Road. Third-degree criminal mischief was reported at the 400 block of Webster Road. Harassment, family, was reported at the 1700 block of Opelika Road. Possession of a concealed weapon without a permit was reported on Wright Street. July 18: Third-degree assault was reported at the 100 block of Thomas Street. Identity theft was reported at the 1300 block of Ferndale Drive. Harassing communications was reported at the 2400 block of Lee Road 56. Third-degree theft of lost property was reported at the 100 block of East Magnolia Avenue. Duty upon striking an unoccupied vehicle was reported at the 3200 block of South College Street. Third-degree criminal mischief was reported at the 4800 block of Highway 147 North. Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Theft from a residence was reported at the 200 block of Wire Road. Duty upon striking an unoccupied vehicle was reported at the 1200 block of North Dean Road. Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card was reported at the 1300 block of Gatewood Drive. Leaving the scene of an accident was reported at the 2000 block of East University Drive. Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. July 19: Criminal mischief, damage to private property was reported at the 200 block of West Magnolia Avenue. Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Harassment, simple assault, was reported at the 2000 block of South College Street. Third-degree assault was reported at the 500 block of West Glenn Avenue. Aggravated assault, menacing with a gun was reported at the 500 block of West Glenn Avenue. Third-degree burglary was reported at the 1600 block of Lee Road 12. Burglary from a residence with force was reported at the 1900 block of Overlook Court. Theft from a residence was reported at the 1900 block of Overlook Court. Harassment/intimidation was reported on Interstate 85 Northbound. July 20: Possessing a forged instrument was reported at the 500 block of Lee Road 53. Burglary from a residence with force was reported at the 900 block of Pleasant Avenue. Auto breaking and entering was reported at the 2000 block of Watercrest Drive. Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported at the 2200 block of Brenton Lane. Illegal possession/use of a creditor debit card was reported at the 700 block of East Glenn Avenue. Third-degree burglary was reported at the 900 block of Falconer Drive. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 1800 block of West Longleaf Drive. Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported at the 900 block of Opelika Road. Third-degree criminal mischief was reported at the 900 block of Opelika Road. Harassing communications was reported at the 600 block of Byrd Street. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 100 block of West Magnolia Avenue. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 1900 block of Bluff Court.

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