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Auburn University announces 2025 fiscal budget and increase in tuition

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | September 6

University officials announced a three percent tuition increase and other budget changes at the Sept. 6 Board of Trustees meeting.

Opelika man killed by police after forced entry of apartment

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | September 3

On the night of Sept. 2, an Opelika man was fatally shot by an Auburn police officer after the man forcibly entered an apartment. The incident is still under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

Players to watch, keys to victory against Alabama A&M

By Craig Noyes | Sports Writer | August 29

Players to watch for and keys to victory for both Auburn and Alabama A&M ahead of the season opener.

UPC brings The Driver Era to Auburn

By Ella Walton | Newsletter Editor and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | August 27

Students filled the parking lot across from the Gogue Performing Arts Center on Aug. 24, eagerly awaiting entry to see The Driver Era. Clad in fabric skirts, denim, band tees and cowboy boots, students quickly cleared out the free tickets to the show, with UPC giving out all tickets 20 mins after gates opened. 

Auburn University unveils Lululemon collaboration

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | August 10

The Auburn Bookstore revealed its Auburn University and Lululemon collaboration to customers on August 8. Students, locals and Auburn fans lined themselves outside of the Haley Center as they waited for the Auburn Bookstore to open at 6:00 a.m.  

Auburn, Houston announce two-year neutral site series

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | August 1

Auburn Men’s Basketball announces matchup with the Houston Cougars this upcoming regular season on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Toyota Center in Houston.

DEI office to close by mid-August

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | July 30

On the morning of July 29, Auburn University sent a schoolwide email updating students, faculty and staff about what the university is doing to comply with law SB 129. Coined the “anti-DEI bill,” SB 129 prevents state-funded universities from having an office or programs for diversity and inclusion; compelling students, employees or staff to adhere, adopt or affirm "divisive concepts"; spend federal or private funding on programs or events that uplift divisive concepts; and requires universities to enforce gendered bathrooms.

'We will not go at Auburn's pace': Campus employee union fights for living wage

By Harlee Meydrech | Editor-in-Chief | June 27

The United Campus Workers at Auburn University (UCW-AU) seeks to improve life for Auburn employees with their Living Wage Campaign. The campaign outlines a list of demands for Auburn administration in order to make life in Auburn sustainable for all employee types.

Ron Anders welcomes freshmen to the Plains

By Mayor Ron Anders | June 4

Auburn mayor Ron Anders welcomes Camp War Eagle students to the university and city.

Tigers pounce early, hold off late rally in win over No. 16 Alabama

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | May 2

After claiming an early lead, Auburn held off a seventh inning Crimson Tide rally to take game one against No. 16 Alabama — its third straight win over the Tide.

Auburn looks for first SEC series win of season against Ole Miss

By Tyler Raley | Sports Writer | May 2

With just three weekend series left in the regular season, Auburn baseball is still in search of its first SEC series win with a three-game set against the Ole Miss Rebels on the horizon.

Bo Bikes Bama returns to Auburn for 11th year

By Carrington Romanick | Community Writer | May 1

Arguably one of the biggest bike events in Alabama occurs every year on April 27 right here in Auburn. Bo Bikes Bama is the idea of two-sport athlete and Auburn legend, Bo Jackson. 

Auburn defensive lineman Marcus Harris drafted by Houston Texans

By Craig Noyes | Sports Writer | April 27

Auburn defensive lineman Marcus Harris was drafted by the Houston Texans in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Auburn battles weather delays in loss to Kentucky

By Luke McClure | Sports Writer | April 21

Auburn battled multiple rain delays in loss to No. 23 Kentucky on Shelby Lowe Day. 

Auburn University music department establishes a symphony of new programs for students

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief | April 19

Auburn University's Department of Music recently established three new programs: a music business minor, a commercial music major and a composition technology major. The department is also opening a recording studio to allow students more access to expression through music as well as understanding the industry.

Alpha Delta Pi wins 2024 Greek Sing competition

By Rachel Swan | Operations Editor | April 18

Hosted by the Auburn University Panhellenic, Greek Sing 2024 showcased talent and sisterhood among 18 sorority chapters, with proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity. Alpha Delta Pi emerged as the victor in the fierce competition.

Deed issues discussed at second April City Council Meeting

By Sam Vise | Community Reporter | April 17

The Auburn City Council held their final meeting of the month on Tuesday night. While a variety of topics were discussed, deed issues seemed to be the highlight of the conversation. 

Tiger Giving Day raises $730,000 in grassroots project

By Rachel Swan | Operations Editor | April 15

On April 10, Auburn University hosted the ninth annual Tiger Giving Day, a 24-hour fundraising event showcasing grassroots-led projects from across Auburn’s campus. The day saw remarkable success, with the majority of the projects meeting or exceeding their fundraising targets.