News

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.

Student found dead in car on campus, believed to be suicide

By Staff Report | May 15

A twenty-two-year-old Auburn University student was found dead in his car on campus Sunday, May 12, at approximately 8:40 p.m., according to a Police report.

'I promise you this: We will improve'

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | May 15

After a thorough review of the Athletics Department, Auburn President Jay Gouge and Athletics Director Jay Jacobs have promised changes for the improvement of Auburn sports as a whole.

Two arrested on robbery charges

By Staff Report | May 15

Auburn Police have arrested two men in connection with a May 15 robbery on Dekalb Street.

Justin Camp pitches for Auburn. (Courtesy of Auburn Athletics.)

Auburn baseball is out-flown by JSU Gamecocks 6-1

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | May 14

The last time Auburn and Jacksonville State played Auburn pulled off a miraculous come from behind victory.

Auburn's Garrett Cooper hits a home run in the 4th inning. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst / AUBURN ATHLETICS PHOTOGRAPHER)

Baseball takes series against Florida

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | May 12

The Auburn baseball team won its fourth SEC series of the season with a 4-1 victory over Florida May 12.

Senior Carlie Yadloczky. (Courtesy of Auburn Athletics)

Women's golf team qualifies for national championship

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | May 11

The Auburn women's golf team earned a berth in the NCAA Women's Golf National Championship by finishing eighth in the NCAA East Regional at the Auburn University Golf Club Saturday, May 11.

Advisory Management Advisory Board vice chair Allen Thames (center) heads meeting. (Contributed by Art Morris, Dothan Regional Airport Director)

College of Business dean announces suggestion to terminate aviation flight program

By Kelsey Davis | Editor-in-Chief | May 10

The Aviation Management Advisory Board met on May 10 during which Bill Hardgrave, dean of the College of Business, stated he has recommended that the flight program under the Aviation Management Program be outsourced to a private flight school and the flight degree program be sunsetted.

Camp War Eagle 2013: get to know this summer's counselors

By Ben Croomes | Opinions Editor | May 10

For a chosen few, summer in Auburn is a time dedicated to Camp War Eagle and the noble task of introducing incoming freshmen to the all the ins and outs of university life.

Changes on the horizon for J&M Bookstore

By Taylor Jones / WRITER | May 9

J&M Bookstore on South College Street is looking to adapt to the changing environment in today's textbook industry with a name change and a new sales focus.