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Hold your roll: Two live oak trees to be planted at Toomer's corner Saturday

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 13

Two 35-foot-tall live oak trees will be planted at Toomer's Corner Saturday, Feb. 14, but the University is asking fans to hold off on rolling until 2016. Landscapers are scheduled to begin planting the first oak at 7:30 a.m. and the University is inviting the public to attend.

A glimpse into a day in the life of Auburn police officers

By Rachel King | Community Writer | February 11

Flashing red lights illuminate the night as Auburn Police Division officer Greg Miller approaches a car from the rear.

SGA and Miss Auburn election results announced on Cater Lawn

February 11

The winners of the SGA and Miss Auburn elections were announced Tuesday, Feb. 10 on Cater Lawn at approximately 10:40 p.m.

UPDATED: Student injured in motorcycle accident

February 10

Captain Lorenza Dorsey said the 19-year-old student was airlifted from the scene to Columbus Regional Medical Center.

Chicken Salad Chick is now open in Foy Hall

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 10

Chicken Salad Chick's ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 9:30 a.m., and the restaurant officially opened at 10 a.m.

East Alabama Arts celebrates 50 years with performance from New Orleans Jazz Orchestra

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | February 10

Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra brought a taste of Mardi Gras and New Orleans to Opelika on Sunday, Feb. 8, as part of The Arts Association of East Alabama's Jubilee weekend event.

Alabama Supreme Court Justice bans probate judges from issuing same-sex marriage licenses

February 8

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore has issued an order to probate judges banning them from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Student injured in fall at a quarry near Chewacla State Park

February 8

Capt. Will Mathews with the Auburn Police Division said the student was airlifted to Columbus Regional Medical Center with moderate injuries after responding to the call at 3:30 p.m.

Softball wraps up 2015 Plainsman Invite with perfect record

February 8

Auburn Softball took on Appalachian State and Chattanooga in a double header Sunday, Feb. 8, to conclude the 2015 Plainsman Invite. Auburn defeated Appalachian State in a blow out, 9-0 and Chattanooga 12-1.

Students and faculty research to improve hearing-aid fitting in Guatemala

By Anna-Claire Terry | Campus Writer | February 7

Students and faculty in the Auburn University department of communication disorders have conducted research in Guatemala and may be able to improve hearing-aid fitting in infants and young children.

Board of Trustees approves installation of the largest video board in college football

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 6

The University will be receiving a jumbo update with the approval of construction for largest video board in college football at the Auburn Board of Trustees meeting Friday, Feb. 6.

Sand Hill recycling leaves local farmer up a creek

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 6

Robert M. Ward knows his land well. He has been living on the same farm on Cecil Ward Road since his father bought it in 1950. In April 2011, Ward went before the Auburn City Council with a complaint regarding pollution from Sand Hill Recycling Center, located near his property.

Top three SGA candidates to run unopposed

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | February 5

The top three SGA candidates - president, vice president and treasurer - will run unopposed in the 2015 SGA elections for the first time in at least 10 years, according to Brad Smith, SGA adviser.

Same-sex marriage to become legal on Feb. 9

By Maria Mcllwain | Copy Editor | February 3

Same-sex marriage will be legal in Alabama on Feb. 9 after a federal appeals court denied a request to stay the lower court's decision Tuesday, Feb. 3, according to The Montgomery Advertiser.

'The Funniest Man in America' to come to Opelika

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | February 3

Comedian James Gregory will perform at the Event Center Downtown in Opelika on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 purchased ahead of time or $30 the day of the event, according to the event center's website.

Board of Trustees to vote on new Jordan-Hare Stadium video board

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 2

In a meeting Friday, Auburn's board of trustees will vote on the proposed scoreboard, which will be around 200-feet wide and will replace the current video board in JHS' south end zone.

University asking fans not to roll new Toomer's Oaks

February 2

Two new live oaks will be planted at Toomer's Corner Feb. 14.

Professor honored by France

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | February 2

Samia Spencer, French professor emerita, was recently inducted into the National Order of Merit.