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Auburn campus and community offer several ways to stay safe

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | July 30

Auburn University takes pride in the low crime rate on campus. Collegefactual.com deemed the University at being about average when it comes to crime rate. The website gave Auburn a B+ crime grade and included a break down of which crimes are most prevalent on campus.

Auburn UPC announces performers for fall concert Plainsfest

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | July 29

Auburn UPC announced on Monday the line up for the upcoming Plainsfest, a fall version of the Auburn Airwaves concert series. On Aug. 29, Ben Rector and Switchfoot will be performing at Plainsfest located downtown. This will be Rector's second UPC event.

Living Democracy students explore small towns in Alabama

July 29

Living Democracy is a summer-long program in which students move to small towns in Alabama and partner them with civic and community organizations to experience what life is like in those communities, Wilson said.

Auburn student represents Alabama in Miss Teen USA

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | July 28

Sarah-Baskin Champion did not grow up a pageant girl. Baskin, Miss Alabama Teen USA 2014, was a self-proclaimed introvert, something her mother, Laura Champion, said she agreed with.

Frank 'The Big Hurt' Thomas puts a Tiger in Cooperstown

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | July 27

On Sunday, former Auburn slugger Frank Thomas was inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, becoming the first SEC player to be awarded with the honor.

The good, the bad and the annoying: Students share stories from summer job experiences

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | July 27

"It was physically demanding and mentally challenging," Warren said. "I never got bored or complacent with my work. It definitely gave me a set of valuable skills that I can still use to this day."

Commissioner confident in thrust for Big Five conference autonomy

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | July 27

Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive has been pushing for NCAA reform for years. He said he is now confident that his actions will pay off soon. Slive, speaking at the beginning of SEC Media Days in Hoover, did not mention the idea of the "Division IV."

Women's golf coach makes cancer comeback

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | July 26

The moment she told the team she had cancer, Auburn women's golf head coach Kim Evans said she assured her players she would return.

Alleged University Heights shooter accused of having sex with a corrections officer

July 25

A female Montgomery County corrections officer was charged with custodial sexual misconduct Tuesday after allegedly having sex with accused University Heights shooter Desmonte Leonard. Leonard is being held in the Montgomery County Jail awaiting a Sept. 22 trial for the shooting at the University Heights apartment complex that killed two former Auburn football players and an Opelika man on June 9, 2012.

'All-you-care-to-eat' Wellness Kitchen ready for fall semester

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | July 25

Auburn's newest "gamechanger" in student-athlete recruiting is ready for operation, according to athletic director Jay Jacobs.

SGA executives discuss progress on their plans for fall

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | July 25

Following the election of SGA president Logan Powell and the selection of his five-person executive committee, the six executive officers honed in on one goal: obtaining student feedback.

Nick Marshall's marijuana citation fine paid; case now closed

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | July 24

Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall's fine for possession of marijuana has been paid and the case is now closed.

Alleged on-campus sexual assault under investigation

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | July 24

Auburn Public Safety and Security was notified about a sexual assault that happened on campus Sunday, July 20. The female victim, a student at the University, reported the sexual assault to the Auburn Police Division at approximately 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19.

Students and community collect 44,500 pounds of recycleable materials

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | July 23

Individuals bring electronics and confidential papers ready to be recycled and are directed through designated lanes depending on the materials brought. In March, more than 11 tons of electronics and nine tons of paper were collected and recycled.

UPDATE: On-campus sexual assault reported by Auburn Public Safety and Security July 20

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | July 20

Auburn Public Safety and Security was notified about a sexual assault that happened on campus Sunday, July 20.

Aviation center to promote hands-on experience and industry interactions

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | July 19

Auburn University recently welcomed the creation of an aviation center on campus. The Auburn University Aviation Center, as of July 1, also houses the University's flight school.

The Opelika Farmer's Market: A family affair

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | July 19

Every Tuesday during the summer, farmers from the surrounding the Auburn area flock to the Opelika Courthouse Square to showoff and sell their produce to market goers.

Tiger Lodge, formerly University Heights, representative disputes allegations from slain football player's family's lawyer

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | July 18

"People sent their kids to a gated community expecting to be safe, and the gates were broken half of the time. If you go out there today, the gates are still wide open," Ferguson said.