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Censorship controversy comes to campus housing

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | January 19

Eric Philips, senior in psychology, is attempting to bring a November incident to the forefront of local, and maybe even national, attention.

Updyke and attorney meet to file motions for lesser charges, change of venue

By Kristen Oliver / NEWS EDITOR | January 17

Harvey Updyke and his attorney approached Judge Jacob Walker Tuesday at the Lee County Circuit Court with four major motions.

Fate of Toomer's Corner to be decided

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | January 17

After approximately an hour of discussion, the committee unanimously voted to recommend that the poisoned oaks be replaced with one or two large, live trees and that a temporary solution for the rolling tradition be developed by a committee in the meantime.

Fighting Domestic Violence with a Taste of the South

By Heather Allen / WRITER | January 15

The Domestic Violence Intervention Center will host its 11th annual Taste of East Alabama fundraiser on Tuesday from 6-10 p.m. at the Marriott at Grand National in Opelika.

Dempsey Arts Center to host annual membership party

By Austin Lankford / WRITER | January 13

The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center will hold its annual Auburn Arts Association Membership Event Saturday at 6 p.m.

SGA organizes final three months in office

By Lane Jones / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | January 12

The Student Government Association is springing back into action this semester.

Zoning ordinance limits students' housing options

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | January 12

As the time approaches to renew leases for the coming school year, students have to realize that more than just personal preference is a factor in deciding where to live.Home sweet home is also determined by city zoning ordinance.

City seeks voters to approve funding allocations

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | January 12

If passed Jan. 24, the Special Five Mill Tax Referendum will fund a new senior center, additions to Frank Brown Recreation Center and the creation of additional parking spaces in downtown Auburn.

Old Twitter flies away

By Miranda Dollarhide / EDITOR | January 12

When I started high school in 2004, the popular social media outlet was Xanga. For the first time on the Internet, you got to be as self-absorbed as you like, and people embraced it. It was awesome.

Local business encourages artistic expression

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | January 12

The first Friday night of every month the arts take center stage at The Gnu's Room, where aspiring writers, musicians, poets and other artists can show their stuff at Expressions Cafe.

Gigi's Cupcakes opens location downtown

By Kristen Oliver / COMMUNITY EDITOR | January 12

One of Auburn's oldest bakeries is making way for a new one.

People of the Plains

By Kristen Oliver / COMMUNITY EDITOR | January 12

When Haley Penney graduated from Auburn in 1999 with a degree in human development and family studies, she didn't pursue a career in that field.

SGA preps for new semester

By Lane Jones / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | January 10

SGA still has a few tricks up its sleeve before its representatives finish their terms in March.

Michael Dyer granted conditional release

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 6

Junior running back Michael Dyer was granted a conditional release by coach Gene Chizik, according to a report by AuburnUndercover.com.

University sophomore dies following weekend wreck

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | January 4

Auburn University lost another member of its family this week.Elizabeth "Libbie" Ainsworth, sophomore in interior design, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Columbus Regional Medical Center after being involved in a serious one-car accident Sunday night.

Behind bowl week

By Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | December 30

With only one practice left until kickoff, the Tigers look to add to their four-game bowl win streak Saturday in the 44th annual Chick-fil-A Bowl.

Chizik faces tough decisions as coordinators depart

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | December 15

With the memory of hoisting the BCS National Championship trophy almost a full 365 days in the past, coach Gene Chizik has endured a tumultuous week in the first days of bowl preparation.

Body found on Interstate 85

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | December 6

The Auburn Police Department has confirmed it is working on an investigation after a body was found along Interstate 85.