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Jonathan Wallace named starting quarterback for homecoming game

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 30

On Saturday, Nov. 3, Auburn will find out if it actually has a starting-caliber quarterback on the roster.

Ready, set, debate!

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | October 30

Auburn Republicans' President Charlie Smith vs. Auburn Democrats' President Jacob Dean: student leaders face off on some of what they believe are the most important topics of the upcoming election

Dierks Bentley is one of three performers appearing at the Hudson Family Foundation benefit concert. (Courtesy of Brent Hall)

Dierks Bentley featured in AU benefit concert

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | October 29

Hudson Family Foundation hopes to knock this year's benefit out of the park with performances by Dierks Bentley, Craig Morgan and Easton Corbin.

Crime reports for Oct. 17 - 24, 2012

By Staff reports | October 29

The weekly crime reports for the city of Auburn.

Wide receiver C.J. Uzomah is tackled by the Texas A&M defense. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Wallace gives offense hope, Aggies stun Auburn 63-21

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | October 27

Auburn entered the game desperate for a win. Texas A&M came into Jordan-Hare Stadium hungry to right the loss it was handed last week against LSU. Unfortunately for the home team, the Aggies got what they wanted, handing the Tigers its worst loss since 1917.

At his Tuesday press conference, Gene Chizik praised the "explosive" Texas A&M offense saying the Aggies "lead the league offensively in just about every category there is." (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Aggie-ravating

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | October 27

With all odds against the Tigers Saturday, Auburn will be hard-pressed to quell the critics against the high-flying circus that is the Texas A&M offense

Student death outside Athletic Complex still unknown

By John Burns / SPORTS WRITER | October 26

Frances Lee McLemore, junior in Biomedical Sciences from Hoover, Ala., died Monday after apparently passing out outside the Auburn Athletic Complex.

Volunteers came from Auburn's Hunger Studies class, the Committee of 19 and the organizing groups.

War Yam Eagle: Spud donations feed hungry

By Annie Faulk / WRITER | October 26

The Society of St. Andrew, the Auburn Wesley Foundation and the Committee of 19 sponsored the Sweet Potato Drop Thursday, Oct. 18 for potato distribution across East Alabama.

Lady Tigers celebrate overtime Alabama victory

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | October 25

On the verge of a disappointing draw with its in-state rival, the Auburn soccer team celebrated Senior Night with a 4-3 double overtime victory over Alabama on Oct. 25.

President Jay Gogue releases statement regarding Auburn football

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | October 25

Jay Gogue released a statement earlier today regarding the Auburn football program.

Updyke seeks release for medical treatment

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | October 25

While the public anticipates Harvey Updyke getting his head examined, his defense attorneys are insisting that Updyke's mind is not the only thing that needs a checkup.

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.