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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.

Auburn to take part in tax holiday for severe weather items

By Rachel King | Community Writer | January 31

The law that created the tax holiday was originally sponsored by Tuscaloosca's state Rep. Bill Poole of District 63 out of a desire to prepare citizens for severe storms, such as the one that struck Tuscaloosa in 2011, according to Speaker Mike Hubbard.

Scheduling hearing held for Speaker Mike Hubbard trial

January 30

Alabama House of Representative Speaker Mike Hubbard's, R-Auburn, trial date has been set for Oct. 19.

Former Plainsman editor wins for NBC coverage

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | January 30

When two pressure-cooker bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon in April 2013, the FBI and media investigated to find the individuals responsible. Behind one team of media investigators was Auburn alum David Ingram working as a producer for NBC News.

Students respond to stay on same-sex marriage ban

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | January 29

On Sunday, Jan. 25 U.S. District Judge Callie V.S. Granade, who struck down the same-sex marriage ban, put the ruling on a 14-day hold for Alabama's attorney general to make their case to an appeals court. According to NBC News, if the appeals court doesn't extend or lift the stay by the end of the 14 days, the ruling will take effect Feb. 9.

Auburn Parks and Rec to co-host Empty Bowls Event

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 28

A neighbor, co-worker or stranger on the street -- any one of these people may be suffering from food insecurities and worrying about when their next meal will be.

City begins bids for widening of Moore's Mill Bridge

By Rachel King | Community Writer | January 27

Auburn Public Works has taken the first steps to begin the widening of Moore's Mill Bridge, which spans over Interstate 85. The construction, expected to begin in late April or early May, will add 3 lanes of traffic to the already existing two-lane bridge. One lane in the center will be included, allowing traffic to turn left onto East University Drive.

Bike-share program will roll onto campus in 2015

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | January 26

Don Andrae, manager of Auburn University Parking Services, said Auburn University is bringing a bike-share program to campus that will enable students to borrow a bike for free for 24 hours. Sean Flood, CEO of the GOTCHA Group, founded the program known as GOTCHA Ride, an on-campus transportation system that allows passengers to tip the driver, according to Andrae.

Tigers' road woes continue after faltering late at Alabama

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | January 24

"We put ourselves in a position to win tonight," KT Harrell said. "That was probably our best game on the road and we just couldn't quite finish it."

Chicken Salad Chick to open in Foy Feb. 10

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | January 23

Chicken Salad Chick will hold its grand opening Feb. 10 in Foy Hall after several months of construction delays.

'TRUCKS' art exhibit pulls into Auburn

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | January 23

There will be a new exhibit rolling into Auburn soon. Artist John Himmelfarb's "TRUCKS" will be open Jan. 24-May 10 at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

Earning every penny: comparison of coaches and professors salaries

By Anne Dawson | Intrigue Writer | January 22

College professors and college head football coaches are paid noticeably different salaries. Gus Malzahn, head football coach, earned $3,854,500 last year, according to USA Today, while the average professor at Auburn earned $109,860 during a 12-month span from 2012-13, according to auburn.edu's factbook.