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Auburn University will be represented this weekend at the annual fall Talladega NASCAR race

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | October 17

Former Daytona 500 winning NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray will be driving the No. 1 Earnhardt Ganassi owned Chevrolet decked out with the Auburn logo and Cessna Aircraft Company on the hood of his car.

Good old-fashion Syrup Sopping day

By Cat Watson | Online Editor | October 17

Loachapoka's community consists of 184 people, according to US Census Bureau. However, during Syrup Sopping Saturday, the town overflows with approximately 20,000 visitors.

New faces give Auburn basketball a "new look" heading into the season

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | October 16

At the 2013 SEC Basketball Media days, head men's basketball coach, Tony Barbee stepped up to the microphone and said this year's team would be a "new look" team.

Silent candle light vigil for domestic abuse victims held Oct. 15

By Derek Herscovici / CAMPUS WRITER | October 15

The memories of those lost to domestic violence were remembered at the Silent Witness Candlelight Vigil and Roll Call on Cater Lawn Tuesday, Oct. 15, sponsored by the Women's Resource Center in partnership with Alpha Chi Omega, the Domestic Violence Intervention Center and Public Safety and Security.

Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough visits Auburn Arena Oct. 15

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | October 15

David McCullough, two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author and historian, visited Auburn Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Desmonte Leonard trial set for April 14

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | October 15

The hearing for alleged gunman Desmonte Leonard proceeded today, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m. in the courtroom of Judge Jacob Walker.

SGA Senate Council addresses graduate students' shock concerning Wellness Center policy

By Derek Herscovici / CAMPUS WRITER | October 14

The only new order of business at the SGA Senate Council meeting was the amendment of chapter 305 in the SGA Code of Laws Monday, Oct. 14. However, a new policy concerning Graduate students' membership to the Student Recreation and Wellness center was the main focus.

APD quota system allegations heading to federal court

By Staff Report | October 14

The former Auburn police officer's case alleging the department of using a quota system is headed toward federal court.

Why Care? Because you can make a difference

By Mary-Kate Sherer / INTRIGUE WRITER | October 14

The Why Care Campaign has returned to Auburn this semester and seeks to continue its mission to raise awareness about worldwide and local hunger issues.

Johnson, Auburn ease past Western Carolina on Homecoming

By Aaron Lake / ASSOCIATE COPY EDITOR | October 12

Auburn rolled over FCS opponent Western Carolina 62-3 on Saturday, Oct. 12. Freshman Jeremy Johnson started for the Tigers in place of injured starting quarterback Nick Marshall and led the Tigers' to a victory on Homecoming.

Freshman Johnson steps in and steps up

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | October 12

Highly touted freshman quarterback Jeremy Johnson lived up to his hype Saturday in his first start against Western Carolina.

Jeremy Johnson will start in place of injured Nick Marshall against Western Carolina

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | October 11

Freshman quarterback Jeremy Johnson will start in Saturday's game against Western Carolina instead of injured starter Nick Marshall head coach Gus Malzahn announced via Twitter on Friday.

'As truth be told, Homecoming never gets old'

By Annie Faulk / Community Reporter | October 11

Auburn's Homecoming weekend is packed with traditions, events and the crowning of Miss Homecoming herself. Homecoming

Cake Race celebrates 85 Years

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | October 9

The Homecoming festivities continued Wednesday, Oct. 9, with Omicron Delta Kappa's Rosen-Hutsell Cake Race.

Alumna receives Lifetime Acheivement Award

By Ben Hohenstatt / CAMPUS REPORTER | October 9

The 56th anniversary of Anne Rivers Siddons publicly sharing polarizing opinions will be celebrated Friday, Oct. 18, when she receives the Women's Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award at Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center.

Safety Lights and Homecoming campaigns at SGA Senate Council meeting

By Derek Herscovici / CAMPUS WRITER | October 7

The north side of campus will be a little safer thanks to the approval of additional blue safety lights on Oct. 7 at the Student Government Association's Senate Council meeting.

Lawson earns National Defensive Lineman, SEC Freshman of the Week honors

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | October 7

Auburn freshman defensive end Carl Lawson earned his first national and conference honors for his breakout performance against No. 24 Ole Miss.

Student looks at his past to help define his future

By Annie Faulk / Community Reporter | October 6

Some people spend their entire lives avoiding the past, but one college student journeys to uncover his past.

Auburn bounces back with upset win against Ole Miss

By Kyle Van Fechtmann / Sports Writer | October 5

Auburn upset Ole Miss 30-22 in front of a crowd of 86,504 people at Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday night Oct. 5.

Barkley, Ludacris and Epps headline AU basketball's Jungle Jam

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | October 4

In front of a crowd that included famous alumni and celebrities, Auburn basketball's heavily publicized Jungle Jam showcased many of the team's offseason improvements through a scrimmage, three-point shooting and dunk contest.