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The latest expected forecast for Tropical Storm Isaac. (Courtesy of the National Weather Service)

Tropical Storm Isaac expected to bring heavy rain, severe storms (UPDATED 5:51 p.m.)

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | August 26

According to the latest reports from the National Weather Service, National Hurricane Center and The Press-Register, Auburn may experience heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms due to Tropical Storm Isaac making landfall sometime next week.

Presidential Republican candidate Mitt Romney has picked Wisconsin representative Paul Ryan as his running mate. (Courtesy of mittromney.com)

Alabama politicians react to Ryan, presidential race

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY EDITOR | August 26

The election season has kicked off in earnest with Mitt Romney's selection of Wisconsin representative Paul Ryan as his running mate and vice presidential candidate.

The Corner Kickoff big screen after its completion. The screen will show old intro videos and Auburn Everyday episodes. (Courtesy of Jessie King)

Fans join the huddle

By Eva Woghiren / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | August 26

Toomer's Corner will play host to the first tailgate of the season Saturday night from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.AuburnArt has collaborated with several other Auburn organizations, to prepare for an event they are calling Corner Kickoff.

All parties agree to Jordan-Hare dining compromise

By Hayley Blair / Campus Editor | August 25

A contract to expand the use of dining dollars to Jordan-Hare concession stands has been under dispute since January, but parties have reached an agreement just in time for football season.

The entertainment district approved for downtown Auburn will only be in effect on specified days. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

City council approves entertainment district

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY EDITOR | August 24

At its Aug. 7 meeting, Auburn City Council voted to approve a new ordinance that creates a downtown entertainment district.

Preparation for Clemson begins after Frazier named starter

By Ali Jenkins / Sports Reporter | August 24

With nine days to go until its season-opener against Clemson, the Auburn football staff announced that Kiehl Frazier would be the Tigers starting quarterback, finally ending a nine-month long debate.

Coach Gene Chizik named Kiehl Frazier the starting quarterback today.(Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Kiehl Frazier named starting quarterback

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | August 23

Auburn coach Gene Chizik has named sophomore quarterback Kiehl Frazier the starting quarterback for the opening game against Clemson in the Georgia Dome Sept. 1 in Atlanta.

Smoothies and Seoul add spark to Auburn cuisine

By Rebecca Moseley / INTRIGUE REPORTER | August 23

Students making their way back to school return to several new options for dining in and carrying out.

Updyke defense attorney requests to leave case

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

Lois J. Willie III, one of the defense attorneys for Harvey Updyke Jr. in his case of allegedly poisoning the Toomers Oaks, is requesting to withdraw, according to the Opelika-Auburn News.

Former Auburn football player Antonio Goodwin was sentenced to 15 years in prison for a robbery in March 2011. (Courtesy of Vasha Hunt, Opelika-Auburn News)

Goodwin and Mosley trial to proceed

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | August 20

Antonio Goodwin and Dakota Mosley, former Auburn football players, are headed back to court in September.

Dee Liner. (Courtesy of Tom Hauck, ESPN HS)

Five-star commit suspended indefinitely

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | August 17

Dee Liner, defensive tackle out of Muscle Shoals, made headlines again today, but not for his athletic prowess.

Auburn Carmike checks out safe after nationwide bomb threat

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY EDITOR | August 17

Police searched Friday morning and found nothing suspicious at the Wynnstar 16 theater in Auburn.

Auburn's Philip Lutzenkirchen catches a pass behind defenders, from left, T'Sharvan Bell, Erique Florence and Ryan White. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Personnel evaluations after two weeks of practice

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | August 17

Football's here. It's finally here. It's time to start growing a beard and stop washing whatever pair of underpants you have on right now, because it's almost fall, and Auburn needs every bit of luck to keep a zero in the loss column.

Harvey Updyke is accused of poisoning the Toomer's Oaks after the 2010 Iron Bowl.

Updyke lawyer continues to seek change of venue

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY EDITOR | August 16

The legal team of Harvey Updyke, Jr., the accused Toomer's Oaks poisoner, tried Aug. 15 for a second time to renew a request to change the venue of the trial.

As of Aug. 16, smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of buildings on Auburn University's campus. (Rachel Suhs / DESIGN EDITOR)

Smoking ban in effect Aug. 16, cessations programs available

By Summer Austin / WRITER | August 14

With the new smoking policy in effect Aug. 16, a 'pack it up' campaign will also be started to help smokers quit.

The Tigers stretch at practice on August 6. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers fueled by competition, desire to improve

By Chelsea Harvey / MANAGING EDITOR | August 7

After five days of practice, defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder and coach Gene Chizik are stepping up their game.

It has been nearly seven months since the Tigers have hit the turf, but they will return to Atlanta for the first game of the season in the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game on Sept. 1 in the Georgia Dome against Clemson.

Tigers report to first day of practice

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | July 31

The Tigers reported to practice today for the first time and Senior Linebacker Daren Bates said he likes how his team has progressed through voluntary workouts.