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All day music, art to be at 2013 Gnu Music Festival

By Kelsey Davis | Editor-in-Chief | June 5

The Gnu Music Festival will be returning June 8 with more to offer than before, and with a different purpose at hand.

Former men's basketball player indicted for point-shaving

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | June 4

Former Auburn basketball player Kyievarez "Varez" Ward was indicted in court on two federal counts citing his role in a point-shaving scandal during the 2011-2012 season.

Alan Robertson of "Duck Dynasty" are scheduled to appear at the Auburn Arena Aug. 24 for a fundraiser called "Characters of Character." Proceeds will go to Youth First as well as Orphanage Emmanuel in Honduras.

'Duck Dynasty' stars heading from the swamp to The Plains

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | June 1

Silas "Uncle Si" Robertson, a star of A&E's hit reality series "Duck Dynasty," will be one of several celebrities at an upcoming fundraising event at the Auburn Arena.

Former AU football player Kitchens pleads guilty to 2011 robbery charges

By Andrew Yawn / NEWS EDITOR | May 31

On Thursday, May 30, former Auburn football player Shaun Kitchens pleaded guilty to burglary, third-degree theft and five counts of robbery for his alleged role in the 2011 robbery at Conway Acres Trailer Park.

Cover of the first Godling Chronicle, which will be read at The Gnu's Room June 1 at 4:30 p.m. (Courtesy of Brian Anderson)

Fantasy author to read at Gnu's Room

By Kelsey Davis | Editor-in-Chief | May 31

Inspiration hit author Brian Anderson for a young adult fantasy novel series, The Godling Chronicles, when his then 7-year-old son approached him with a story idea.

Fisheries and aquaculture Assistant Professor Dr. Bill Walton showing oysters fished from the off-bottom traps along the coast. (Chelsea Wooten / PHOTO EDITOR)

Fisheries professor seeks top dollar for off-bottom Gulf Coast oysters

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | May 31

Each year, more than 23 million pounds of oysters are harvested off the Gulf Coast, known as "The Fertile Crescent of Seafood."

Now under new ownership, Tiger Lodge has made residents' concerns a priority. (Anna Leigh Grafton / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

'Height'-ened sense of security

By Aaron Lake / WRITER | May 30

Last June, a shooting at a local apartment complex left the Auburn community shaken and University Heights' name synonymous with tragedy.

Rob Chubb (41) scores two points for the Tigers. (Katherine McCahey / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Men's basketball replaced in Puerto Rico Tip-Off

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | May 29

The men's basketball team has been replaced by Northeastern in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off preseason tournament scheduled Nov. 21-24.

Auburn resident Roctavius Todd, 24. Todd is charged with discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle and second degree assault. (Contributed)

Roctavius Todd arrested following Friday shooting on South College

By Andrew Yawn / NEWS EDITOR | May 28

Auburn resident Roctavius Todd, 24, was arrested Saturday, May 25, and is charged with discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle and second degree assault in the parking lot of College Street Bar and Pockets.

Big Cat recruit weekend a success

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | May 27

The fifth annual Big Cat was a success for Auburn football recruiting, seeing multiple commitments, high profile visits and a unique atmosphere during the Memorial Day Weekend.

Shooting in parking lot of College Street Bar/Pockets

By Andrew Yawn / NEWS EDITOR | May 25

Police have yet to issue an official statement, but shots were fired and one person is in the hospital, according to Pockets employees and an eyewitness at the scene.

Jeremy Hardy. (Courtesy of Auburn Athletics)

Four AU sprinters reach NCAA East Quarterfinals

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | May 23

The NCAA East Preliminary track quarterfinals will feature four Auburn sprinters in the 100 meters competition Friday, May 23.

Date set for next hearing

By Andrew Yawn / NEWS EDITOR | May 22

Desmonte Leonard's trial date has yet to be determined, but Judge Jacob Walker has scheduled another status hearing for Leonard.

Rings reveal ages of Toomer's Oaks

By James Godwin / WRITER | May 21

The age of the famous Toomer's Oaks has been discovered by carefully counting the trees' growth rings.

Auburn pitcher Conner Kendrick against Alabama, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Hoover, Ala. Contributed by Todd Van Emst

Tigers fall in SEC Tournament to rival Tide

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | May 21

Auburn was eliminated by Alabama 6-3 in the first round of the SEC Tournament

Auburn's Jordan Ebert is congratulated by his team after hitting a homerun in the second inning of their college baseball game against Arkansas. (Anthony Hall / AUBURN ATHLETICS PHOTOGRAPHER)

Auburn knocks off No. 11 Arkansas, 11-6, in regular season finale

By Staff Report | May 18

Auburn scored eight times in the fourth inning en route to an 11-6 win over No. 11 Arkansas in the regular season finale.

AU Baseball loses in game two against No. 11 Arkansas

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | May 17

After winning game one against No. 11 Arkansas on Thursday, Auburn fell to the Razorbacks 1-0, tying the series at one game each.

Rutgers Point Guard Officially Transfers to AU

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | May 16

Former Rutgers point guard Jerome Seagears has officially transferred to Auburn after announcing his intention to play for the Tigers May 1.

Court discusses return to crime scene, DNA samples and trial date in hearing for Desmonte Leonard

By Andrew Yawn / NEWS EDITOR | May 16

Leonard's attorneys pushed to bring Leonard back to the apartment complex where he allegedly shot six people, killing three. The defense opposed and motioned to get a blood sample from Desmonte. No trial date was decided.

Leonard to go to court today

By Andrew Yawn / NEWS EDITOR | May 16

On Thursday, May 16, alleged University Heights shooter Desmonte Leonard will appear for a status conference at the Lee County Justice Center.