News

New international program coming to campus fall 2015

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | January 21

Auburn University has partnered with Shorelight Education, a company that funds and manages partnerships with universities, to establish Auburn Global, an international accelerated program that aims to bring more diversity to campus by recruiting more international students beginning fall 2015.

Car crash at South Donahue and South College Street

By Maria Mcllwain | Copy Editor and Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 19

There was a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of South Donahue Drive and South College Street on Monday, Jan. 19.

Annual MLK Breakfast honors Dr. King and members of the community

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | January 19

The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center hosted the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Scholarship Breakfast as part of Auburn University's King Week on Monday, Jan. 19, at 7:30 a.m.

Campaign calls Au Bon Pain's food into question

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 19

Au Bon Pain was recently named the healthiest food chain by Grellin, a website that determines which restaurants have the healthiest menus.

Med Clinic introduces new record-keeping system

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | January 18

The Auburn University Medical Clinic will put into effect a new digital system of immunization record keeping that will be fully operable in the fall 2015 semester, according to John Adams, practice manager.

Harrell drives Tigers past Gamecocks in front of sellout crowd

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | January 17

"That's probably the loudest it's been since I've been here," KT Harrell said. "When you have that type of atmosphere, that type of crowd, it makes you feel like you can't lose, and it makes you play that much harder."

Bridal Expo coming to Opelika-Auburn area

By Rachel King | Community Writer | January 16

Opelika-Auburn News will host the annual Bridal Expo on Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Auburn Mariott Opelika Hotel & Conference Center from 1-4 p.m.

Sigma Chi fraternity suspension continued

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | January 15

The Sigma Chi fraternity will not return to Auburn's campus this semester as previously planned, according to Hank DeSanti, junior in accounting and chapter editor.

What happened in Auburn while you were away

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 14

An overview of what happened in Auburn while students were away on break.

Markale Hart will face grand jury

By Rachel King | Community Writer | January 13

An exchange of gunfire took place between 22-year-old Markale Hart and freshman Auburn football player Jakell Mitchell, courtroom testimony revealed. A preliminary hearing was held for Hart, who is charged with the murder of Mitchell, at the Lee County Justice Center on Jan. 13 to determine if there is enough evidence to bring him before a grand jury.

Rep. Mike Hubbard re-elected as House Speaker

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 13

The Alabama House of Representatives chose to reelect Rep. Mike Hubbard as the House Speaker on Jan. 13, according to an article on AL.com. Hubbard, who is from Auburn, was indicted on charges of ethics violations involving using his office for personal gain.

Gym memberships increase in the New Year due to students and resolutions

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 13

With the beginning of the new year comes the "new year, new me," mantra as people decide if they will be making changes in their lives. Committing to exercise often is one of the resolutions many people make, which often causes the gyms to become more crowded than usual.

Auburn professors to become fellows of National Academy of Inventors

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | January 7

Two professors' research, innovation and patents earned them induction into the National Academy of Inventors this March.

City Council approves resolution allowing grocery store development

January 6

A new grocery store development is coming to the corner of Shug Jordan Parkway and North Donahue Drive.

UPDATED: Woman's body found in creek identified

January 6

Police identified Christina Marie Cyr, 45, after receiving confirmation from the State Medical Examiner's Office.

Military Advanced Education ranks Auburn a top school for veterans

By Rebecca Oliver l Contributing Writer | January 5

Military Advanced Education selected Auburn University as a top school for veterans in the 2015 Military Advanced Education Guide to Colleges & Universities. The Military Advanced Education Guide to Colleges and Universities evaluated schools based on their military culture, financial aid, flexibility, on-campus support and online support services.

Auburn's Tra'Cee Tanner #44 attempts to make goal in first half. Marquette vs Auburn at Auburn, AL. Dec 2, 2014. (Emily Enfinger | Assistant Photo Editor)