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Francie Harris named Miss Homecoming 2014

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | September 28

Francie Harris, senior in child life, was named Miss Homecoming 2014 during halftime at the Auburn vs. Louisiana Tech football game.

Attempted robbery reported on campus Sept. 28 early in the morning

| September 28

Public Safety and Security sent out a University email detailing an attempted robbery that took place in the early morning of Sept. 28.

Citizens illegally rent homes on game days

September 28

Booking a hotel for a big game at the last minute can be tough in Auburn, and that's why some homeowners have started renting their homes out for weekends via rental websites.

Fourth quarter offense helps fuel 45-17 victory over LA Tech

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | September 27

Although Auburn was leading 24-10 after putting up only 58 total yards of offense in the third quarter, their offense took off in the fourth as Quan Bray helped seal the victory with his 44-yard touchdown pass followed by his 75-yard punt return touchdown.

Auburn leads LA Tech 24-3 at halftime

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | September 27

After one half Auburn leads Louisiana Tech 24-3 with 249 total yards compared to 155 total yards from the Bulldogs. Nick Marshall is leading the way for the Tigers on offense with 94 rushing yards and is also 6-for-9 with two touchdown passes and 98 passing yards.

Nova perches before the 2011 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (Raye May | Photo Editor)

The history of Auburn's eagles

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | September 27

The eagle's pregame flight is one of the many traditions upon which Auburn is built.

Kira Kanzantsev waves after performing "Happy" to win Miss America. Kanzantsev is fluent in three languages. (Contributed by ABC Television Group)

Pageant contestants applaud Miss America's talent, despite criticism

By Kate Seckinger | Intrigue Reporter | September 27

For her talent, Kira Kanzantsev sang Pharrell Williams' "Happy" barefoot while sitting with her legs crossed on stage.

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.