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Mell Street Classroom Building construction to begin in December

By Rachael Taylor | News Writer | July 8

Construction will begin in December on the Mell Classroom Building. The building will be 65,000 square feet and will be located on the west end of the library. The building will contain two large lecture halls and general classrooms that can hold from 20-30 students to 60-80 students, according to Sarah Smith, campus architect. According to Smith, all of the classrooms will have projection and white boards.

Apartment and retail complex coming, softball team recognized

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 7

Auburn students will have another apartment complex to choose from in approximately two years. The building will be a combination of retail and residential areas and will be on the southwest corner of Wright Street and Glenn Avenue, according to Forrest Cotten, director of city planning. Cotten said the property will cater to students. CA Student Living will own the property, located at 201 W.

City of Auburn hosts '80s Timewarp Instagram Contest

By Staff Report | July 7

Starting today, July 6, Auburn Parks and Recreation will be celebrating Parks and Recreation Appreciation Month with an 1980s-themed Instagram contest.  Residents are encouraged to visit their favorite parks, recreation facilities and landmarks and take photos or videos of themselves in 80s gear.  Upload the photos with #auburnparksrectimewarp and the photo with the most "likes" will get a prize pack.  There will be four rounds in the contest.

Float-N-Movie set for July 9

By Staff Report | July 7

 Auburn Parks and Recreation is hosting a Float-N-Movie at Samford Pool on Thursday, July 9, featuring "Paddington." Gates open at 8:15 p.m.

Beloved professor dies unexpectedly

July 6

Professional archaeologist and beloved professor of anthropology, John Cottier, 75, or more commonly known as Doc, died unexpectedly Monday, June 29, from a heart attack.  Cottier graduated from Auburn and was also the faculty mentor for the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Confederate Controversy: Conflict surrounds battle flag removed

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 6

Gov. Robert Bentley made the decision to remove the Confederate battle flag from Capitol grounds Wednesday, June 24.

Auburn students gather to support USA soccer team in World Cup

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | July 6

The USA women’s national soccer team defeated Japan 5-2 on Sunday, July 5, to win the World Cup.

Holiday closures for city of Auburn

By Staff Report | July 3

City Hall and other facilities will be closed today, Friday, July 3 in observance of the Fourth of July.

City of Auburn to host fireworks display

By Staff Report | July 3

The city of Auburn is having a fireworks display Saturday, July 4, behind the home side of Duck Samford Stadium.

Auburn Kroger undergoes renovations

By Rachael Taylor | News Writer | July 3

Auburn students and citizens will soon enjoy a larger Kroger, but until then, they will have to deal with the construction. The Kroger on Glenn Avenue has been under construction since February, and will not be finished until May of 2016, according to Bradley Whitman from Store Management for the Glenn Avenue Kroger. The store will still be open during renovation.

Magnolia Avenue Oak to be replaced July 8

By Staff Report | July 2

The Magnolia Avenue Toomer's Oak will be replaced July 8, according to a press release issued by Auburn University. Auburn University's Tree Preservation Committee, Facilities Management and Tim Thoms of Thoms Tress and Plants monitored the Oak and will replace it with a similar-sized oak. According to the release, the committee determined the Oak is not viable for transplant and will not relocate it.

Same-sex couple plans to wed and obtain a marriage license in Lee County

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

The United States Supreme Court made history Friday, June 26, legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states.

Renew Opelika Road upgrades connection between downtown and mall

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 1

Opelika Road is starting to look different. Decorative brick crosswalks, medians and streetlights are starting to appear.

UPDATE: Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore issues statement clarifying earlier order

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief and Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 1

Lee County Probate Judge Bill English awaits Attorney Kendrick Webb's advice on the Supreme Court's same-sex marriage legalization Monday morning, June 29.  The United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide Friday, June 26.  English said he needs his lawyer to give him the best advice on how to proceed.  "We get hit with [the ruling] on Friday, I'm not going to knee-jerk and act without understanding and reading it," English said.

Incident reports from June 23-29

By Staff Report | June 30

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from June 23-29

Four Auburn students awarded prestigious Fulbright Scholarship

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | June 28

A record four recent graduates were awarded Fulbright Scholarships to study in Europe. Matthew Pollock, recent graduate in English will be teaching English in Trittau, Germany.

Day in Clay opens ceramics studio to community

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | June 27

A cluster of people gathered around Mollie Jenkins, recent graduate in fine arts, as she formed lumps of brown clay into bowls.

Gov. Bentley releases statement on legalization of same-sex marriage

By Staff Report | June 26

Gov. Robert Bentley released a statement on the Supreme Court's decision to legalize same-sex marriage Friday, June 26. He said he is disappointed in the decision and said he feels the Court disregarded the vote of the people of the state of Alabama. Read the full statement below: “I have always believed in the Biblical definition of marriage as being between one man and one woman.