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Popular weight loss contest returns to Alabama for sixth year

By John Holtrop / WRITER | January 23

The statewide weight loss contest Scale Back Alabama is returning for its sixth year.

Opelika-Auburn News to host annual bridal expo

By By Elizabeth Bonner / WRITER | January 20

The Opelika-Auburn News will hold its annual bridal expo Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at the Marriott Grand National.

Trustee selection committee makes progress

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | January 19

A meeting Wednesday in Montgomery brought Auburn University one step closer to a new board of trustees.Out of the original 170 potential candidates, the selection committee has chosen 35 to interview for the nine available positions.

Future of Toomer's Corner nearly final

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | January 19

The fate of Toomer's Corner is on its way to being decided.

Janitorial supervisor claims harassment at Auburn Arena

By Nick Bowman / OPINIONS EDITOR | January 19

A former employee of Centaur Building Services, which provides janitorial services to the University, is filing a sexual harassment and retaliation suit against the company.

In seventh heaven

By Lane Jones / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | January 19

Once again, Aubie's come out head and tail above the competition.

The truth about charities, the right way to give to them

By Abigail O'Brien / WRITER | January 19

Haiti's earthquake. Children who need mentors in after-school programs. Orphans in China. A place for artists to thrive somewhere other than New York City.

Perched on possibilities

By Sydney Callis / WRITER | January 19

Each week Perch Bead Shoppe and Design Studio hold workshops to teach the basics of jewelry making.

People of the Plains

By Kristen Oliver / COMMUNITY EDITOR | January 19

After six years in Texas, Auburn alumna Cary Curtiss didn't expect to come back to the Plains.

The king of rock 'n' roll lives on

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 19

The king of rock 'n' roll is gone, but professional entertainer David Lee shows fans what the king was all about.

Mud Mania takes 5K to new level

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | January 19

A new down-and-dirty event is coming to Auburn in March.

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.