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Auburn alumna takes 2015 Miss Georgia USA title

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | December 18

In a sleek black gown Nov. 22, Brooke Fletcher was crowned the 2015 Miss Georgia USA in McDonough, Georgia.

Dismukes named first-team All-American by AP

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | December 17

Reese Dismukes' accomplishments in his final season on the Plains are not going unnoticed. The senior's most recent recognition came Tuesday, Dec. 17, when he was named a first-team All-American by the Associated Press.

Prayerful candlelight vigil held in Jakell Mitchell's memory

By Maria Mcllwain | Copy Editor | December 15

Members of the Auburn and Opelika communities came together in a candlelight vigil of slain Auburn football player Jakell Mitchell at the Lee County Courthouse Square on Dec. 15.

Arraignment held for man charged with killing Jakell Mitchell

December 15

Markale Hart's attorney, Anwar Taylor, asked for Hart to be moved to Tallapoosa County and for his $500,000 bail to be reduced.

UPDATED: Freshman football player killed at Tiger Lodge apartment complex (with statements from Tiger Lodge)

December 14

An Auburn football player was shot and killed at the Tiger Lodge apartment complex Sunday morning Dec. 14. Freshman player Jakell Mitchell died at East Alabama Medical Center after being rushed to hospital suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to Lee County Coroner Bill Harris.

VIDEO: Auburn University Fall Graduation 2014

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | December 13

Auburn University held their fall graduation ceremony today in the Auburn Arena.

Malzahn: Tigers land 'one of the best' in Muschamp

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | December 13

"After I decided to make a change, my goal was to go out there and get the best defensive coordinator in the country," Malzahn said. "Also, I wanted a class guy."

Muschamp reportedly hired for Auburn defensive coordinator

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | December 12

Former Auburn defensive coordinator Will Muschamp has agreed to become Auburn's defensive coordinator again. The news was first broken my Phillip Marshall of 247 Sports.

Former NASA astronaut Jim Voss named 2014 commencement speaker

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | December 12

Jim Voss, 1972 graduate and former NASA astronaut, will be sharing a lifetime of wisdom and experience with the class of 2014 Saturday, Dec. 13.

Dismukes wins the Rimington Trophy

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | December 11

Senior Auburn center Reese Dismukes has won the Rimington Trophy, awarded annually to the nation's best center.

Christmas festivities bring cheer to downtown Opelika

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | December 11

The night of December 12, Christmas in a Railroad Town will draw in visitors and residents alike to the growing downtown.

UPDATED: Sen. Tom Whatley issues statement on domestic violence charge

December 10

Sen. Tom Whatley was arrested and charged with third degree domestic violence in Auburn on Tuesday, Dec 9.

Auburn Arts Association and Parks and Recreation team up for Eighth Annual Holiday Art Sale

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | December 10

The Auburn Arts Association and Auburn Parks and Recreation are partnering to host the Holiday Art Sale for the eighth consecutive year. Located at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, the event is scheduled for Dec. 13 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Six Tigers named All-SEC by league coaches

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | December 9

Southeastern Conference Coaches selected six Auburn football players to represent the league on the All-SEC coaches team.

Teach for America offers life lessons to grads

By Sarah Robinson | Intrigue Writer | December 9

The Teach for America program has one goal: to give all kids access to a better education by assigning college students and graduates to teach in disadvantaged areas.

Artis-Payne, Dismukes headline AP All-SEC representatives

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | December 8

Four Auburn players were named to the Associated Press' All-SEC Team Monday.

Faculty investigates non-native lizards

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | December 8

An invasive lizard species known as the Argentine black and white tegu, or Tupinambis merianae, may be coming to Alabama, and University researchers want to know if the creatures are capable of thriving in the state's climate.

Tigers to play Wisconsin in Outback Bowl

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | December 7

"We're very excited about the opportunity to play at the Outback Bowl in Tampa against a very good Wisconsin team," Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn said. "Our players and coaches are looking forward to this opportunity. It should be a great week for our team and our fans."