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UPC cancels annual spring concert

By Eric Austin / MANAGING EDITOR | April 21

The University Program Council's stage will remain silent this spring as the concert set for next Tuesday evening was officially cancelled Wednesday.

Updyke, May cases bound for grand jury next month

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | April 21

The alleged Toomer's oaks poisoner and the man who is accused of shooting into a vehicle at Southern Union State Community College appeared in court for preliminary hearings Wednesday.Both men will appear before the grand jury in May.

Committee assigns trustee members

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | April 21

Bobby Lowder, 'controversial' Board member, is reappointed

Miracle League covers all the bases

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | April 21

For three years, the Miracle League of East Alabama has made sure America's pastime is accessible to residents with special needs in the Opelika-Auburn area.

Local volunteers keep highway from looking trashy

By Jade Currid / WRITER | April 21

Saturday, Auburn American Fishery Society removed unsightly garbage from highways during its yearly Adopt-A-Mile litter cleanup.

Proposed bills would be a drag for smokers

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | April 21

Two bills before the state House of Representatives will monitor smoking and tobacco use if passed.The first would raise the tax on cigarettes to 75 cents per pack from the current 42.5 cents.

Party on the Plains with CityFest

By Mackenzie Cogle / WRITER | April 21

What started as an idea between two Auburn Parks and Recreation employees during lunch at Niffer's Place back in 2000 has now become Auburn's largest free outdoor festival.

Opelika City Council votes to issue electric revenue warrants

By Colton Campbell / WRITER | April 21

Opelika City Council swiftly approved several resolutions in a brief meeting Tuesday.

People of the Plains

By Trent Erwin / WRITER | April 21

From catering to caring to confections

Boogie in Waverly

By Morgan McKean / WRITER | April 21

An estimated 1,600 people boogied to Waverly Saturday afternoon to enjoy the 11th annual arts and music festival.Seven bands performed, and approximately 15 vendors showcased various art from wood carvings to pottery to hula hoops at the Old 280 Boogie.

Updyke assaulted after court appearance

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | April 20

After waiving his preliminary hearing in court Wednesday, Harvey Updyke Jr., the man accused of poisoning the Toomer's Oaks, told the Opelika Police Department he was assaulted in the parking lot of Tiger Express on Hwy. 280 in Opelika.

A-Day showcases new talent

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | April 17

With both units running mostly base packages and schemes, the defense defeated the offense 63-32 Saturday in Auburn's annual A-Day game in front of an estimated crowd of 54,290 at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Republican chair defends expenses

By Eric Austin / MANAGING EDITOR | April 14

AUCR chair accused of abusing group funds

Too much Boogie for Waverly

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | April 14

What began as a celebration about the rerouting of a bustling highway out of a tiny town has grown into a festival so large the planners worry there will be too many people.Waverly, which normally has a population of 184, grows exponentially during the Old 280 Boogie Music and Arts Festival held every spring.

Smoking resolution vote nears

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | April 14

Smokers will have a chance to butt into the conversation regarding a smoke-free campus at the April 18 SGA senate meeting.

On the Tracks brings good spirits

By Mackenzie Cogle / WRITER | April 14

Transforming the quiet streets of downtown Opelika into a festival complete with food, fellowship and fun, the 11th biannual On the Tracks food and wine festival will take place Friday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Old-time music to ring out in Lee County

By Jade Currid / WRITER | April 14

The Lee County Gathering will provide lessons and performances in dulcimer, guitar, mandolin and more

A-Day plant sale helps scholarships blossom

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | April 14

Planting a tree can help the Earth. Buying it from the seventh annual A-Day weekend plant sale Friday and Saturday can help a horticulture student pay for college.