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Fall Practice Day 4: Johnson is ready to see his defense in full pads

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | August 5

Defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson would prefer to be able to evaluate his defense with them in full pads, which he will get the opportunity to do tomorrow when Auburn straps on the pads for the first time this fall.

Fall Practice Day 3: Pace and position battles both "wide open"

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | August 4

The defining characteristic of new Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn and his famed Hurry Up, No Huddle offense is wide-open speed.

Leaders are a must for success in 2013's football season

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | August 3

During last year's dismal 3-9 season, leaders on Auburn's football team were limited.

Auburn University students graduate during Saturday ceremonies

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | August 3

Auburn University graduated 1,277 students Saturday during commencement ceremonies held at the Auburn Arena.

Fall Practice Day 1: Defense focused on togetherness, moving past 2012 season

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | August 2

When the Auburn football team took the field for the first practice of fall camp on Friday afternoon, a new era officially began. And although the faces of those in coaching apparel were new, most of the ones inside the helmets were not.

New strength program gives Tigers a boost during fall practice

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | August 1

Since Auburn last took the field many things have changed.

Auburn anti-slavery group reacts to nation-wide sex ring busts

By Ben Croomes / REPORTER | August 1

Sex trafficking is not often considered an American problem. All too often, countries such as the Philippines or Mexico seem to be the focus of anti-slavery groups. However, sex slavery is not just limited to foreign locales.

Folk rock band Dawes coming to downtown Opelika

By Jeffrey Moore / WRITER | August 1

Dawes, a nationally acclaimed folk rock band from Los Angeles, will be playing in Opelika Wednesday, October 3, as a part of their fall tour.

Four anniversary football teams to be honored this upcoming season

July 31

This upcoming Auburn football season will be one filled with anniversaries. The program announced Wednesday, July 31, that it would honor four special teams from the Tigers' history during 2013's non-conference games.

Auburn athletics icon Gossom to speak at summer graduation ceremonies

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | July 29

The University announced on Monday that the man who helped integrate Auburn athletics will be the guest speaker at the University's two summer graduation ceremonies this Saturday, Aug. 3.

Former Auburn golfer Dufner and Lt. Gov. Ivey address child hunger in Lee County

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | July 29

A pair of high-profile Auburn alumni have teamed up to bring more attention to a pressing issue in Lee County and the entire state of Alabama--child hunger.

New downtown parking kiosks to offer more user friendly options

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | July 27

During last week's Auburn City Council meeting, several city councilmen voiced concerns about the unanimous decision to install seven new parking kiosks in the new 93-space parking lot in downtown Auburn.

Building on an Auburn lego-cy

By Aaron Lake / WRITER | July 27

Eric Harshbarger has been working with his hands and building things since he was a kid. Last year, Harshbarger created a scale-model of Samford Hall, but he is moving toward new projects and ideas - and away from Lego bricks.

City of Auburn, Dawson respond to allegations of APD quota system

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | July 26

After receiving national attention in the last 72 hours, the City of Auburn has responded to allegations of a quota system from a former APD officer.

The Overall Company brings in the best of southern culture

By Reese Counts / WRITER | July 26

Get ready for an evening of southern-inspired celebration.

Auburn Latino Association to hold men's soccer tournament Sunday, July 28

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | July 25

Soccer fanatics in Auburn--come one, come all and come quickly.

Opelika resident arrested for criminal solicitation to commit murder

By Staff Report | July 25

The Auburn Police Division arrested Opelika resident Keith R. Stephens, 55, on a felony warrant for criminal solicitation to commit murder Wednesday, July 24.

Family donates Civil War diary of Lincoln confidant to RBD Library

July 24

Auburn's growing library of Civil War documents recently received one of its biggest donations, a collection of documents including a diary of one of Abraham Lincoln's closest allies.

Nashville-based performer Korby Lenker to play at The Overall Company

July 22

With heart felt lyrics and a creative spin on classic bluegrass sounds, Korby Lenker will perform at The Overall Company Wednesday, July 24. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music starting at 8, and tickets will be sold for $7.

UPDATE: Former Auburn basketball star Korvotney Barber's body found in Panama City Beach after apparent drowning

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | July 21

Former Auburn basketball star Korvotney Barber was confirmed dead on Sunday afternoon after apparently drowning off the coast of Panama City Beach, Fla.