News

When Georgia faces Auburn, it's a true family feud

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | November 14

If students and alumni of Auburn University call themselves the Auburn Family, then those from the University of Georgia are definitely the in-laws.

Eight to be an Auburn Tiger

By Ben Hohenstatt / CAMPUS REPORTER | November 13

Aubie is in position to win his eighth UCA national championship.

Outdoor Adventure Club snorkels with manatees

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | November 13

The Outdoor Adventure Club took road tripping to a whole new level when they traveled all the way to Crystal River, Fla., to swim with the manatees.

No-Hate must wait

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | November 11

A resolution, proposed by Sam Wilcox, senator of the liberal arts college, which would designate Jordan-Hare stadium as a No-Hate Zone, was indefinitely tabled Monday, Nov. 11.

Late Night with Chase Mitchell

By Ben Hohenstatt / CAMPUS REPORTER | November 11

Auburn 2006 alumnus, Chase Mitchell, currently works as a jokes contributor for 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'

Auburn moves up to No. 7 in this week's BCS standings

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | November 10

College football's most important rankings continue to favor Auburn as the Tigers move up to No. 7 in this week's BCS standings.

Updyke to pay $800,000 in restitution charges

November 10

Auburn University demanded nearly $800,000 from the man who poisoned the Toomers Oaks, Friday, in yet another page in the Harvey Updyke saga. According to Opelika-Auburn News, Judge Jacob Walker ordered Updyke to pay $796,731.98 restitution charges including the $18,500 he owes on in court and legal fees. The OA reported Updyke's attorney, Andrew Stanley, pleaded for Updyke, citing him as indignant, but the court deemed him fit to find work. The court put Updyke on a $500 a month installment plan.

UPDATED: Auburn runs away with it against Tennessee, 55-23

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | November 9

Auburn's run game and special teams proved to be too much for the Tennessee Volunteers to handle after the Tigers cruised to a 55-23 victory on the road in Knoxville for its ninth win of the season.

Third-down defense is an area of concern for coaches

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | November 9

According to defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson, third down defense and improving individual consistency are areas of focus for Auburn's defense moving forward.

Tigers ride Harrell and Denson to opener win

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | November 8

The Auburn Tigers basketball team started the 2013-14 season with a dominating performance against Nicholls State.

Auburn relying on SEC's top rushing attack against Tennessee

By Justin Ferguson / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | November 8

Since coming back to The Plains last December, Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn has developed a reputation of repeating phrases in press conferences and interviews.

Miss Auburn top five callouts Nov. 7

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | November 7

The Student Government Association held its callouts for the top five candidates for Miss Auburn Thursday, Nov. 7, on the Cater lawn.

Obamacare leaves some employees hurting

By Ben Hohenstatt / CAMPUS REPORTER | November 7

President Barack Obama ran on a platform of change, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, PPACA, is causing plenty of that at Auburn. The healthcare reform also known as Obamacare, changes the health insurance policy employees are offered and the number of hours temporary employees can work. PPACA was signed into law March 23, 2010, and was upheld as constitutional by the Supreme Court of the United States June 28, 2012. The legislation requires employers to offer health insurance to full-time employees and contains a mandate defining a full-time employee as someone who works 30 hours per week. "The biggest change the Affordable Care Act is the one the president has put on hold: the Employer Mandate," said Gary Ward, manager for employee benefits. Ward said the mandate would require Auburn to offer insurance to employees who work more than 30 hours per week because they would be considered full-time employees. Karla McCormick, executive director for payroll and employee benefits, said Auburn considers an employee full time if they work 40 hours or more per week. "Auburn's definition of full-time status is based on working 40 hours per week," McCormick said.