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Board of Trustee selection committee meets to reopen process

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | May 26

Gov. Robert Bentley met with the other four members of the Board of Trustee selection committee in an open meeting yesterday to discuss the selection process for the Auburn University Board of Trustees.The committee was able to come to an agreement and pass the new process recommended by Bentley.During the meeting, Bentley addressed the current position of the committee, including the mistakes that have previously been made, where he believes it should go from here and concluded the meeting with a vote on the new and perfected selection process.

Many gathered to 'Cho down' with jokes and food

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | May 26

Henry Cho brings a smile to faces of all different ages on a summer evening and brought a light hearted mood to the end of a hectic week for many.The Event Center in downtown Opelika opened its doors to the Henry Cho's "Funny but Clean Comedy Tour."Cho worked with Brian Bates and Karen Mills to create a show that was funny for people of all ages.

Local summer music festivals in full swing

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | May 26

The Opelika Parks and Recreation department will host a free outdoor concert every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Municipal Park.The concert series will run for 15 weeks this summer.The series will feature a wide range of music including country, jazz, R&B and folk.

A jazzy Friday evening at Pebble Hill

By Raye Hendrix / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | May 26

The Auburn Art Association held its fourth annual Jazz and Blues Festival Friday, May 20 from 6-11 p.m. Artists John Mooney of Bluesiana, Grayson Capps and Tapestry played for the audience gathered at Pebble Hill on Debardeleben Road. According to an announcer, the event drew twice as many people as the previous year.

Donations still needed for those affected by storms

By Alex Harper / WRITER | May 26

Together, with the help of social networking sites and the volunteer services of the American Red Cross, Alabama residents are receiving donations in preparation for the long road to recovery after the April 27 tornado outbreak.Lasting only minutes, the storm claimed the lives of a few hundred people, injured thousands and left even more missing, or homeless.

Toomer's oak planted in D.C.

By Raye Hendrix / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | May 26

One of the seedlings from the historic Toomer's Corner oaks has made the long journey from Auburn to Washington, D.C.After the poisoning of the 130-year-old trees, Toomer's oaks seedlings went on sale and were quickly sold out to buyers across the nation.Rep. Dennis Ross, D-Florida, suggested planting the seedling after he heard the trees were poisoned. Ross graduated from Auburn in 1981 in organizational management.

Annual Click It or Ticket Campaign aims to save local lives

By Ariana Diaz / WRITER | May 26

It's that time of the year again, with Memorial Day weekend coming up, police in the state are cracking down for the annual Click It or Ticket seat belt mobilization.The initiative began Monday and will run through June 5.The Auburn Police Division, Opelika Police Department, Lee County Sheriff's Department and Alabama Department of Public Safety began the campaign with an education checkpoint on East Glenn Avenue and Frederick Road Thursday.

AORTA Run with Ross set for tomorrow, benefits Ross's family

By Raye Hendrix / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | May 20

"The Ross we have now is different, but we still have Ross with us," said Andrea Folmar, mother of Ross Folmar.Her words are in line with the attitude of those participating in the second annual Run with Ross Saturday, May 21.

Gov. Bentley announces Board of Trustee applications to be reconsidered in new selection process

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | May 20

After a whirlwind 10-day application process that included no interviews, and a controversial reappointment of trustee Bobby Lowder, Gov. Robert Bentley has decided to slow down and reassess each of the 200 potential candidates for the Auburn University Board of Trustees.

Gag order requested in Updyke case

By Natalie Wade / EDITOR | May 19

The Lee County District Attorney's Office filed a motion Wednesday for a gag order in the case against Harvey Updyke.

Bobby Lowder asks to withdraw from trustee nominations amid controversy

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | May 16

Bobby Lowder, Auburn University trustee member of 28 years, asked his name be withdrawn from consideration for reappointment today. The news comes amid controversy over his reappointment to the board by Gov. Robert Bentley.

Auburn athletics help with tornado relief effort

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | May 8

Auburn employees and athletes saw the destruction left by the April 27 tornadoes firsthand.

Auburn organization leads relief efforts

By Natalie Wade / WRITER | May 2

An effort that began as a way to return the generosity Alabama fans showed toward Auburn University earlier in the year has now become a grassroots phenomenon.

On NFL Draft night, Newton is still No. 1

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | April 28

A year ago, Cam Newton was the relatively unknown quarterback at a junior college in Texas, but after a record-breaking season at Auburn, he was selected as the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.

Auburn leads college athletics' premier award

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | April 28

The Auburn Tigers have won two national and four conference titles since the beginning of the 2010-2011 athletic season, and the country is taking notice.

Marine battles Lou Gehrig's disease

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | April 28

As a lifelong Auburn fan, 29-year-old Sgt. Ian Hogg has lived the words, "I believe in a spirit that is not afraid."

Gibbs returns to podium, The Plains to give commencement

By Eric Austin / MANAGING EDITOR | April 28

This semester's graduating class will be sent off by a speaker who has literally been the voice of the President.

Goodner autopsy report released

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | April 28

The cause of Mary Beth Goodner's death March 17 was positional asphyxia, according to a report by the Office of the Medical Examiner in Marathon, Fla.