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A change of heart

By John Holtrop / SPORTS EDITOR | May 24

Graduate student Murphey Coy was a VMI lacrosse commit in 2007 until an unexpected diagnosis changed his life forever.

More cable-bilities

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | May 24

Cable company merger between WOW! and Knology promises upgrades and more options for the company and its customers

Lee County posts third lowest unemployment rate in the state

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | May 24

Gov. Robert Bentley issued a press release on May 18 announcing that Alabama's unemployment rate has dropped to 7.2 percent, the lowest unemployment rate seen in the state since November 2008, before the recession.

Opponents of H.B. 56 say state's revisions leave much to be desired

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | May 24

Gov. Robert Bentley signed into law House Bill 658, a rewrite of the immigration law H.B. 56 on Friday.

Fulbright recipient to teach in France

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | May 24

Many recent graduates are struggling to find employment, but Hanna Gordon is not like most college graduates.

Board of Education cuts more than just money

By Ben Croomes | Opinions Editor | May 24

The Lee County Board of Education cut $1 million from its fiscal budget last Tuesday to make up for the loss of federally allocated funds.

Fire fee vote set for Lee County

By Anna Claire Conrad | Copy Editor | May 24

On May 29, residents of Lee County have the chance to increase and renew the fire fee set to expire in August 2013.

AURIC uses anti-tumor drug to research skin cancer cure

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | May 17

One of the scariest words in the English language is cancer.

Wire Road traffic signal repair plan set to bid

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | May 8

A plan to synchronize six streetlights on Wire Road is in place and expected to bid to potential companies on May 10, following a road work-related wiring disruption last week.

Auburn student assaulted on last day of class

By Anna Claire Conrad | Copy Editor | April 26

Early this morning, Auburn freshman John McCrary was assaulted off campus on West Magnolia Drive.

Student memorial designs revealed for Ross Square

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | April 26

After a semester of work from industrial design students in Tin-Man Lau's 4000-level studio, four models were selected as potential designs for a new student memorial.

Tuition hike result of budget cuts

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | April 26

The Board of Trustees has approved an eight percent tuition increase beginning the fall 2012 semester.

Falcons owner, Coke vice president top graduation speakers

By Lane Jones / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | April 26

Graduation this year will be held in the Auburn Arena in four ceremonies spanning two days.

Rock band's tour comes to Alabama

By Kristen Oliver / COMMUNITY EDITOR | April 26

For heavy metal fans staying in Auburn this summer, Montgomery has a band coming in June that might be for you.

Auburn continues CityFest tradition

By Hope Burleson / WRITER | April 26

What began as a sketch on a restaurant napkin, Auburn CityFest is marking its 12th anniversary this year.

Boys & Girls Clubs cater to children's needs

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | April 26

Denzel Washington. Jennifer Lopez. Mario Lopez. Earvin "Magic" Johnson. These famous names were once all part of the same club, a club with a local branch that currently enrolls more than 500 children each year: the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County.

People of the Plains

By Abigail O'Brien / WRITER | April 26

For Lee County District Attorney Robert Treese, prosecuting evil and enforcing justice in the Auburn-Opelika area is a fight he thoroughly enjoys.

Alabama returns to musical roots with annual music festival

By Sydney Callis / WRITER | April 26

The fourth annual Lee County Gathering Old Time Music Festival is returning to Alabama's musical roots Thursday through Sunday at the Lee County Historical Society Museum in Loachapoka.