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This year marks the 165th year since Auburn's historic Scott-Yarbrough "Pebble Hill" home was built.

In 165th year, Auburn's Pebble Hill house celebrates rich history

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY REPORTER | October 24

The history of Auburn remains alive and well through the preservation of Auburn's historic homes and buildings.

Touchdown's, a popular Opelika Road restaurant since 1989, is closing and being converted to a sushi and hibachi-style restaurant called Sushi Boy. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Local sports eatery, Touchdown's, closing after 23 years; new owners preparing hibachi & sushi joint

By Rebecca Moseley / WRITER | October 23

The miniature baseball bat that once served as the door handle for Touchdown's will soon be removed and new owners hope to hit it out of the park with a completely transformed restaurant.

Rita Chizik, mother of coach Gene Chizik, dies early this morning

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | October 22

Rita Chizik, mother of football coach Gene Chizik, passed away early this morning.

The headstone of Charles Stodghill Miles is alleged to be the most vandalized grave in Pine Hill Cemetery on Armstrong Street. Miles was only a child when he died of an allergic reaction to an insect bite. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

City plans to protect Auburn's oldest cemetery

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY REPORTER | October 22

The Historic Preservation Commission is doing everything it can to preserve the Pine Hill Cemetery -- just short of embalming.

Auburn grad Jason Wilson's Gadsden-based brewery makes four flavors: a pale ale, Naked Pig; an Indian pale ale, Freckle Belly; a brown ale, Truck Stop Honey; and a porter, Kudzu. (Courtesy of Back Forty Beer Company)

Back Forty taps local scene

By Sonya Lovejoy / COMMUNITY REPORTER | October 21

Alumni brew brings back craft beer quality, returns flavor to local roots

Auburn running back Tre Mason hurdles his way to part of a 16 carry, 85 yard performance. (Todd Van Emst)

Auburn loses 17-13 at Vanderbilt

By Zeke Turrentine/COMMUNITY EDITOR | October 20

Auburn fell to 1-6 overall and 0-5 in the SEC after a 17-13 loss at Vanderbilt (3-4, 2-3).

Halftime Report: Auburn vs. Vanderbilt

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | October 20

Playing their second consecutive 11:20 a.m. kickoff game, the Tigers are tied 10-10 with Vanderbilt at halftime.

Gene Chizik watches as his team gets outscored 24-3 in the second half of Auburn's 41-20 loss to Ole Miss Saturday, Oct. 13. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Now or never: Vanderbilt vs. Auburn

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 20

With tough schedule looming, Auburn must win at Vanderbilt to avoid going winless in the SEC for first time since 1980

Auburn student convicted for April 2011 hit-and-run

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY REPORTER | October 19

Zach Webb, 24, was convicted of third-degree reckless assault, leaving the scene of an accident with injuries and driving under the influence in court on Thursday.

With a decrease in budget for SGA elections, students walking on the concourse could see fewer campaign signs from candidates. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

SGA approves bill limiting campaign funds for future elections

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | October 19

At Auburn's Student Council meeting Monday, Oct. 15, Jacob Dean, College of Liberal Arts senator, proposed a bill to limit campaign budgets for SGA positions.

2013 conference schedule released

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 18

Auburn's 2012 season has been a dud, but now fans can begin looking ahead to the team's 2013 campaign as the SEC announced the 2013 conference schedules on Thursday, Oct. 18.

Balcony Bar is one of several business that has seen a decline in overall sales due to a losing football team. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers' losing streak slows local businesses

By Sonya Lovejoy / COMMUNITY REPORTER | October 18

Just two short years ago, the Auburn Tigers won the national championship and were on top of the college football mountain. After Saturday's loss to Ole Miss, Auburn has dropped to last place in the SEC West and holds the longest active losing streak in SEC games.