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AU hires Johnnie Harris as new women's head basketball coach

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 3

Johnnie Harris has been named Auburn's new women's head basketball coach, athletic director Allen Greene announced on Saturday. Harris has 16 years of SEC experience as an assistant and was named the 2018 WBCA National Assistant Coach of the Year.

AU shortens fishing team's suspension

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 30

Auburn University chose to shorten the Bass Fishing Club’s suspension until April 22, 2021, after a “productive meeting” between the team and the University on Tuesday.

Auburn bass fishing team suspended until 2022

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 28

Auburn University’s bass fishing team has been suspended until the end of the year as a result of alleged violations of the school’s COVID-19 travel and event policy, per a letter from Campus Recreation.

AU president announces policy changes regarding equity and inclusion

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 8

Auburn University President Jay Gogue announced in an email to Auburn students, faculty and staff on Monday a number of changes to the University’s policies regarding equity and inclusion on campus.

Opelika police make arrest after woman found dead on March 2

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 5

An Opelika man has been arrested after the Opelika Police Department found a woman dead on Maple Avenue on March 2.

Mo'Bay Beignet Co. welcomes first guests to Auburn location

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 5

The new Mo’Bay Beignet Co. location in Auburn had its grand opening on Friday at 7:30 a.m. This is Mo’Bay’s first location outside Mobile, where the shop got its start.

EAMC to require masks after statewide mandate ends

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 5

Following Gov. Kay Ivey’s announcement that the state’s mask requirement will expire for good on April 9, East Alabama Medical Center said that masks will still be required inside its hospitals and facilities in Opelika and Valley, Alabama.

AU receives more vaccines, enough for those awaiting second dose

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 1

Auburn University has received more doses of the Moderna vaccine. 

Opelika pedestrian struck, killed by train

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 26

A 64-year-old man was hit and killed by a train in Opelika on Friday. 

University received 700 vaccines last week, Med Clinic director says

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 25

Auburn University received 700 new doses of the COVID-19 vaccine last Friday afternoon, according to Dr. Fred Kam, director of the AU Medical Clinic.

AU raises event attendance limit to 100

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 24

Events with up to 100 attendees will be allowed once again at Auburn University starting March 1. 

Officer injured in I-85 car chase

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | February 22

The chase concluded in Chambers County, where suspects were taken into custody.

One dead, another in critical condition after Opelika shooting

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 19

One man is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in Opelika on Friday.

Auburn alumna announces US Senate bid

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 18

An Auburn alumna is throwing her hat into the ring for the U.S. Senate seat to be vacated by Sen. Richard Shelby, R-AL, in 2022.

Reported COVID cases lowest since campus reopening

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | February 16

Only 32 new cases of COVID-19 were reported on Auburn's campuses this week, a decrease from last week's 94.

Whataburger location coming to Tiger Town

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 28

A new Whataburger location is set to open near Tiger Town. Signs advertising the new store say “Opening Soon."

AU COVID cases decline slightly amid vaccine rollout and low sentinel testing numbers

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 26

A total of 78 new cases of COVID-19 were reported on Auburn’s campuses this week, marking a slight decrease from last week’s 113.

Auburn University extends remote operations through Jan. 31

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | January 15

Face-to-face classes may now be held remotely through Jan. 31 because of an extension to the University's remote operations.