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Professor emeritus speaks about Harper Lee at Auburn Public Library

By Rachael Taylor | News Writer | July 20

Wayne Flynt, professor emeritus of history at Auburn University and friend of Harper Lee, spoke at the Auburn Public Library on July 20. Lee is the author of “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Go Set a Watchman,” which came out earlier this month. Flynt, talked in depth about “Go Set a Watchman,” including the success of the book.

UPDATE: Time capsule to be buried downtown July 22

By Sommer Henry | Writer | July 20

Auburn Art invites the Auburn community to participate in "Preserve the Present," a time capsule being buried on July 17. Auburn Art is a gift shop in downtown Auburn and it has joined with the City of Auburn for a project like none other done in downtown Auburn.

Wayne Flynt to speak about Harper Lee and the South

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 20

Wayne Flynt, professor emeritus in the department of history, will give his lecture, “An Interdisciplinary Approach to Understanding Alabama: Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird, Go Set a Watchman and Small Southern Towns,” at the Auburn Public Library at 749 E.

Alumni create moving company in Auburn

By Sommer Henry | Writer | July 19

Two Auburn graduates started "Move Auburn," while in school, and have Auburn to thank for it. Whit Mitchell and Will Forbes were just sophomores at Auburn when the idea of Move Auburn started to take shape.  Mitchell, a co-owner of Move Auburn, said he recalls noticing all of the sweaty and unhappy dads moving their child in during his freshman year, but it wasn't until his sophomore year that he thought of the idea to do something about it.  "I knew some sorority girls that needed help with moving, and I had some guys that could do it," Mitchell said. "About 30 or 40 parents got in touch with us after that saying that they needed help.

Peaches for a purpose: Church holds peach festival for charity

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 18

It was all about peaches Saturday morning, July 18, at Trinity Lutheran Church. The church sold peach pies, cobblers and peaches by the bag to benefit Love for the Least, a charity organizer Pat Schroer said touched her deeply when its missionaries visited a service.

New culinary camp offered by Youth Programs

By Sommer Henry | Writer | July 18

Auburn Youth Programs hosted a new culinary camp, as well as many other camps. Ken Porter, Camp Manager of the Auburn Youth Programs, started out as a camp counselor in 2010.

Auburn student lands dream internship with Lilly Pulitzer

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 18

Many girls spend summer months covered in Lilly Pulitzer designs, but Courtney Kennedy, junior in public relations will be surrounded by Lilly. Kennedy landed an internship with the company, a "dream come true" for her. "It was always the internship I wanted," Kennedy said. Kennedy is a creative communications intern, and works with social media as part of her duties.

Appel named interim agriculture dean

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 16

Arthur Appel, professor of entomology, was named interim dean for the College of Agriculture and director for Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station on Monday, July 6, according to Provost Timothy Boosinger.  Appel succeeded Paul Patterson, who served as acting dean and director for several weeks.

Auburn University drone program to begin in late July

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 15

Soon it won't be just birds and planes flying through Auburn's skies. Auburn University will begin offering classes in unmanned flight vehicles, or drones as early as the end of July, according to Bill Hutto, director of Auburn University Regional Airport.

Swimmers compete in Pan Am games in Toronto

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 15

Swim team members, Beatriz Travalon, junior in international business minoring in sustainability and Luis Martinez, sophomore in mechanical engineering, qualified to compete in the swimming portion of the Pan American Games in Toronto Tuesday, July 14-Saturday, July 18. 

Professor speaks at OLLI Brown Bag Lunch and Learn event

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 14

Clifton Perry, Hudson professor in the department of political science, spoke about the Magna Carta anniversary today, July 14, at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute's Brown Bag Lunch and Learn event at Clarion Inn and Suites. 

Incident reports from July 7-13

By Staff Report | July 14

The following incident were reported to the Auburn Police Division from July 7-13: July 7: Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Second-degree theft of property was reported at the 1900 block of Lee Road 137. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 400 block of Perry Street.

Collision at the intersection of South College Street and Donahue Drive clear, police investigating cause

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 13

Police reported to the scene of a two-car collision at the intersection of South College Street and Donahue Drive 7:15 a.m.

Triathletes sprint through Chewacla in first Auburn triathlon

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 12

Running, swimming and biking are all common at Chewacla. However, these sports were combined at the Tri Chewacla Sprint Trathlon on Sunday, July 11.  Participants swam 500 meters, biked 12 miles and ran 3.1 miles in the first Auburn triathlon, hosted by Tri Auburn.

Auburn Knights swing through the generations at reunion concert

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 12

The Auburn Knights Orchestra alumni bands of the 1970s-80s, 1990s-2000s and the current Auburn Knights played the night away at the second night of their 85th anniversary celebration Saturday, July 11. The first night featured bands from the 1930s-40s, 1950s and 1960s. We're having a great time," said Fritz Siler, conductor of the 1970s-80s band.

Minors in polymers and composites to develop as department closes

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 10

The department of polymer and fiber engineering department will close Aug. 15 after reviews presented by Christopher Roberts, dean of the College of Engineering, University president Jay Gogue, the University senate and other groups at the June 5 Auburn Board of Trustees meeting.

Syrup Sopping not happening this year

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 10

Loachapoka will be slightly less sweet this October. The annual Syrup Sopping event will not happen this year, marking the first time in 42 years the town has not hosted the event. Sheila Eckman, who sits on the Lee County Commission for District 1, said the event organizers decided not to hold the event, but did not give an exact reason. However, Eckman said she believes they canceled the event so they wouldn't have to report earnings from the event. "I don't think they want to share their financial  info," Eckman said. Eckman said the County Commission was not involved in the decision, however, they attempted to set up meetings with the organizers.

Replacement Magnolia oak transplanted, rolling schedule remains the same

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 8

After extensive care trying to save the original Magnolia oak, it was replaced by another live oak Wednesday, July 8.  Ben Burmester, design project lead in Facilities Management for the Toomer's Corner project, said the transplant ran smoothly this morning even with the Corner construction.  Gary Keever, professor of horticulture, said the replacement tree was dug from a nursery in Lake City, Florida 16 months ago.  "The construction actually helped us," Keever said.