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Alleged University Heights shooter's trial begins opening arguments

September 26

Opening arguments in the Desmonte Leonard murder trial were held on Friday, Sept. 26 and lasted about 45 minutes. Leonard is charged with the capital murder of former Auburn football Players Ladarious Phillips, Ed Christian and DeMario Pitts of Opelika.

Auburn Family reminisces about 75th anniversary of Jordan-Hare

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | September 26

The Auburn Tigers played their first game in Jordan-Hare Stadium 75 years ago. When it opened Nov. 9, 1939, it was simply known as Auburn Stadium and housed less than 8,000 fans. Since then, it has been home to two national championships, 12 SEC championships, three Heisman trophy winners and 68 consensus All-Americans.

Jury sworn in for the University Heights shooter trial

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | September 25

A jury was empaneled and sworn in on Thursday, Sept. 25 in the Desmonte Leonard murder trial after three and a half days of jury selection.

Fall Family Weekend coordinates with Tiger Dining for parents

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | September 25

Auburn University's Fall Family Weekend is Sept. 26-28, in conjunction with the homecoming football game against Louisiana Tech University.

Third day ends in jury selection for University Heights shooter

September 24

Jury selection for the alleged University Heights shooter's murder trial finished its third day on Wednesday, Sept. 24, with a final list of 45 potential jurors. A final list of 45 potential jurors will be narrowed down to 12 jurors and three alternates on Thursday, Sept. 25. When the list was presented to the courtroom, defense attorney Susan James raised objections because the list only had five African-Americans.

Miss Homecoming 2014 candidates share their platforms

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | September 24

The 2014 Miss Homecoming candidates are Kellie Jones, Francie Harris, Alexis Jackson, Callie Henley and Daly Foster.

Oktoberfest 2014: A Saturday afternoon spent sampling beer

September 23

More than 800 people came out to the 2014 Oktoberfest to try samples of beer at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference center on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Jury selection begins for alleged University Heights shooter

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | September 22

Jury selection began on Monday, Sept. 22, for the Desmonte Leonard murder trial in Opelika. Leonard is charged with the killing of DeMario Pitts and former Auburn football players Ladarious Phillips and Ed Christian on June 9, 2012 at University Heights, now known as Tiger Lodge.

Students share thoughts on amount of handicap-accessible transits on campus

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | September 22

Auburn University strives to provide equal opportunities for all of its students, including those students bound to wheelchairs. However, only one of the Auburn University Department of Public Safety's security shuttles is wheelchair accessible.

Items stolen from historic train depot

September 19

Auburn's Industrial Development Board (IDB) installed the fence around Auburn's historic train depot after they noticed light fixtures, doorknobs and metal mail slots were missing, according to Megan McGowen, deputy economic development director with the city of Auburn.

Tiger defense stuffs Wildcats, helps overcome sloppy offensive performance

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | September 18

With one of the nation's most lethal rushing attacks struggling, the Tiger defense, which is often considered a weakness, held firm, limiting the Wildcats to 40 rushing yards and forcing 3 turnovers.

Auburn fans make the trek to Manhattan for Thursday night showdown

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | September 18

Even distance can't keep some fans from showing their passionate support of Auburn football in person.

Renovations in Haley Center see removal of asbestos

By Savannah Downey | Campus Writer | September 18

Rooms 3184 and 3194 in Haley Center were closed this week for asbestos removal with no threat to public health.

Old school vs. new school

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | September 18

All of college football will have their eyes on tonight's Big 12 versus SEC clash for a variety of reasons, whether that's fans who are interested in seeing a non-conference battle between two nationally-ranked teams or perhaps it's because of the many who simply are excited to watch how two of the most unique college football offenses match up with one another on a national stage where the college football playoff committee will be taking notes.

Auburn Arts Association holds 16th annual photography competition

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | September 17

The Auburn Arts Association and the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center will be hosting a juried photography exhibition and competition. The contest is called Photo XVI, and the Dempsey Center has been holding the show every fall since they opened 16 years ago. Each photographer can submit three pieces, and all submissions must be turned in by Oct. 9. Chosen photographs will be shown in the from Oct. 15-Nov. 21. The exhibition is open to all photographers 17 years and older.

Motorcycle Benefit revs up for autism

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | September 17

On Sept. 20, there will be the 2nd Angels Riding for Autism Motorcycle Benefit and family fun day taking place at Springvilla Park.

Students work to attend school despite personal costs

By Gautham Sabundam | Intrigue Writer | September 16

Not every college student has the same experience at school. Some students don't have time to truly enjoy their college experience with night shifts, loans and no days off. Some Auburn students who hold part-time or full-time jobs for experience or economic support are learning these truths. Tori Rivers, senior in public relations, learned about these financial realities. An associate trainer at Panera Bread and an intern at the Office of Communication and Marketing, Rivers took on a part-time job just to enroll at Auburn.

SGA appoints AVP of Facilities

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | September 15

The Student Government Associations Sep. 15 agenda only had one new order of business on it. The bill, proposed by John LeMaster, pro-tempore, called for the appointment of Jack Wagster, freshmen in pre-business, to fill the Assistant Vice President of Facilities opening.