---

Professor turns a home into poetry

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | March 3

Kelly Jolley, philosophy professor, has written a book of poetry titled “Stony Lonesome.” Jolley said the poems in the book are inspired by the Noble Hall historic plantation home on Shelton Mill Road in Auburn, formerly known as Stony Lonesome. “Most of the poems are about the place itself and people I’ve known who have lived there throughout the years,” Jolley said. Jolley said his walks with former resident and Auburn University emeriti English professor Ward Allen on the farm at Stony Lonesome inspired many of the poems in his book. “Stony Lonesome” was published by New Plains Press publisher Johnny Summerfield, who said what made him want to publish the book was how it dealt with questions of philosophy, language and religion in its descriptions of experiences at Stony Lonesome. “Philosophers create their knowledge through experience,” Summerfield said. According to Jolley, his passion for writing poetry and his career as a philosophy professor are linked by his admiration for good writing. “I like philosophers who are concerned with writing well,” Jolley said.

Possible incentive program to result from moratorium

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | March 3

Residents of Ward 5 met Monday, March 2, at a public meeting to discuss the apartment moratorium the Auburn City Council passed Feb.

Student Counseling Services offers Zen Den

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | March 3

Student Counseling Services offers a relaxation and stress management service known as the Zen Den and includes massage and biofeedback free of charge to students, according to Jan Miller, licensed psychologist and coordinator of the Zen Den.“The Zen Den rooms are two of them, one of them is the ...

Parts of Heisman Drive to be closed until August

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | March 3

The westbound lanes of Heisman Drive, which runs from the Stadium Parking Deck to South Donahue Drive, will be closed starting March 2 through late August. The roads will close to enable the construction of the new 200-foot wide Jordan-Hare Stadium video board, the largest in college football history.

New officers announce goals at first SGA meeting

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | March 2

The first meeting of the 2015-16 SGA took place Monday, March 2. The meeting began with the new executive officers announcing their goals and qualifications.

Desmonte Leonard asks for new trial

By Staff Report | March 2

Desmonte Leonard’s lawyers filed a motion with the Lee County Circuit Court on Feb. 19 requesting a retrial.

Crime reports from Feb. 23-March 1

By Staff Report | March 2

The following crimes were reported by the Auburn Police Division from Feb. 23-March 1: Feb.

Auburn set to add to Technology Park West

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | March 2

There will soon be more industry and job opportunities in Auburn. Auburn Technology Park West has recently secured approximately 80 acres that will become Auburn Technology Park West Annex.

Disney animator to speak in Auburn

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | March 2

Disney animator and digital artist John Pomeroy will share his expertise and experiences in the film industry as part of this year’s Jay Sanders Film Series at Jule Collins Smith Museum on Tuesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. The Jay Sanders Film Series began in 2013 as part of Auburn University’s media studies department.

Student's petition for Krispy Kreme gains rapid support

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | March 2

Allie McCafferty, freshman in undeclared math and science, took her Krispy Kreme doughnut craving to the Internet, and it seems she wasn’t alone. McCafferty created a petition to build a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts in Auburn on change.org on Feb.

UPDATED: Desmonte Leonard takes the stand in his own defense

March 1

Leonard answered questions posed by defense attorney Jeff Duffey about the events of that night and told jurors he fired his gun after he was being kicked on the ground.

International Student Organization's World Fair brings culture to the concourse

By Rachel Sprouse | Assistant Online Editor | February 28

On the Haley Concourse today, students and faculty were able to learn about other cultures at the International Student Organization's World Fair. Various organizations, such as the Indian Student Association and the Taiwan Student Association, set up displays to share their upcoming events and culture with Auburn's campus.

UPDATE: Gay and Ross streets railroad crossings will remain open for weekend

February 27

CSX crews will return March 2 at 7 a.m. to finish the work on the crossings at North College, North Gay and North Ross Streets.

Speaker Mike Hubbard re-elected as representative of Alabama House of Representatives (video included)

February 27

Speaker Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, was re-elected to his fifth term as representative of Alabama House of Representatives District 79 on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

North Auburn residents say they lack Internet options

February 27

Residents of North Auburn are not happy about their internet service options. Jay Green of the Preserve subdivision in North Auburn spoke to the Auburn City Council on behalf of his neighbors at the Sept. 23, council meeting.

Art students’ mural masterpiece to be part of international project

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | February 26

The mural was a collaborative project between 15 painting students from the fall 2014 and spring 2015 painting classes as part of the Small World Big Picture Project.

Kesha and Nelly to perform at Auburn Airwaves

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 26

Auburn’s University Program’s Council announced the lineup for the 2015 Auburn Airwaves concert Feb.

New Oaks usher a clean start to Toomer's Corner

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Writer | February 26

With the removal of the trees, rolling plans were altered and changes were made. The University and city worked together to bring a rolling alternative for fans. Two cables were constructed and hung from the intersection of College Street and Magnolia Avenue. Construction on the new Samford Park began and a revision of Toomer's Corner began.