News

Memorial honors student deaths

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | November 10

After numerous student deaths, the SGA has decided to sponsor a memorial for students who attended Auburn University, and have now passed away.

Auburn says thanks

By Anna Claire Conrad / STAFF WRITER | November 10

Auburn residents are encouraged to give thanks and show their support for their neighbors who have fought and are still fighting for America's freedom.

Loachapoka third-graders use their dance skills to fund their trip to Disney World. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Loachapoka third graders 'wobble' their way to Disney World

By Ken Porter / WRITER | November 10

"Wobble" has become more than a dance move to some students at Loachopoka Elementary School.

U.S. Navy veteran Bill Key served in the military for 20 years working on strategic missile submarines. After 19 patrols, he now enjoys his retirement by spending time doing things like playing with dogs Sumi and Max. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Protecting U.S. waters

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | November 10

Bill Key was 18 years old when he decided to join the military, but he didn't know he would spend the next 20 years of his life on and off submarines.

Haley Ann poses for the November issue of Playboy magazine as part of the Girls of the SEC spread. Playboy came to Auburn last spring for the photoshoot. (CONTRIBUTED)

Tigers take it off for Playboy

By Miranda Dollarhide / EDITOR | November 3

Haley Ann, junior in apparel merchandising, design and production, always knew she wanted to pose for Playboy, but when they came to campus last April, she didn't know they would catch her with her pants down--literally.

Downtown construction will culminate in two new restaurants this winter: Tropical Smoothie (above) on West Glenn Avenue and Chipotle Mexican Grill on West Magnolia Avenue. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Downtown construction brings new life, restaurants

By Natalie Yarid / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | November 3

Tropical Smoothie leads the way.

Tom Sherburne's professional kayaking career led him to co-found Shred Ready, a helmet manufacturer. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

People of the Plains

By Lane Jones / WRITER | November 3

Whether he's shredding the water or running his business, Tom Sherburne is making waves.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Opelika

By Kristen Oliver / WRITER | November 3

For all you early Christmas shoppers, Opelika Main Street is bringing out its Christmas decorations and gifts.

Downtown construction will culminate in two new restaurants this winter: Tropical Smoothie on West Glenn Avenue and Chipotle Mexican Grill (above) on West Magnolia Avenue. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Downtown construction brings new life, restaurants

By Andrew McCaslin / WRITER | November 3

New Mexican option to open near campus

SGA reserves big bucks for bike program keeper

By Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | November 3

SGA passed a bill Monday night to allocate $15,042.43 from the SGA reserve fund to hire a part-time graduate student to manage a new campus bike program for one year.

Auburn University President Jay Gogue, Auburn Mayor Bill Ham, GE Aviation Supply Chain Vice President and General Manager Colleen Athans, Gov. Robert Bentley, Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Mike Hubbard celebrate the groundbreaking of the GE Aviation plant in Auburn. The facility will produce commercial and military jet engine parts. (Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR)

New plant prepares for takeoff

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | November 3

"We whispered in their ear, whispered sweet nothings and told them how good it would be," Rep. Mike Rogers said jokingly to an audience of about 100.

Updyke gets hot-potatoed

By Nick Bowman / OPINIONS EDITOR | November 3

Harvey Updyke's trial has been pushed to next year after his fourth attorney was removed from the case.

Creating a bang in between holidays

By Lane Jones / WRITER | November 3

Without enormous warehouses, drunk customers and illegal explosives, Shelton employees would be bored out of their minds.

Tigers bounce back after fall from rankings

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 30

The Auburn Tigers (6-3, 4-2 SEC) finished their October gauntlet with a 3-2 record capped off with a 41-23 victory over the Ole Miss Rebels (2-6, 0-5 SEC).

SGA petitions to increase higher education funds

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | October 27

Since 1948, Better Relations Day has been allowing major organizations from Alabama and Auburn universities to share ideas and promote joint causes together.

Not all satellites are huge. The AubieSat-1 is small enough to sit on a desk. (CONTRIBUTED)

Engineering students make their mark on the last frontier

By Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | October 27

The Auburn family will soon have a place in outer space.

Student recovers after bus accident

By Nick Bowman / OPINIONS EDITOR | October 27

Danielle O'Mahoney is recovering with her family after being struck by a Tiger Transit bus in the early morning of Oct. 18.

Council concerns delay redistricting

By Jaimen Perez / WRITER | October 27

Redistricting plans for Auburn are at a standstill after failing to receive unanimous consent necessary to vote.

Stacee Peer, LCHS director of public relations, feeds one of the cats available for adoption. (Alex Sager / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR)

Lee County Humane Society offers treats, not tricks

By Kristen Oliver / WRITER | October 27

Looking to adopt a pet? Now's the time to do it.

Opelika invites dog lovers to strut their stuff

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | October 27

Opelika's Halloween event is like most, featuring creative costumes and tasty treats. But this party has a twist: the guests of honor are all canines.