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So far, drought will not cause water restrictions

By Jenna Moran / ASSOCIATE COPY EDITOR | February 10

Despite the excessive rainfall Auburn has experienced the past two weeks, it is still one of the only cities in Alabama to be in an extreme drought condition.

Survivor in Wooten accident files lawsuit

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | February 10

After being hit by a car Nov. 5, 2010, Frankie Bell is suing for damages

People of the Plains

By Ellen Weathers / WRITER | February 10

City Manager Charlie Duggan has been serving Auburn for 20 years

Turnage wins SGA presidential election

By Derek Lacey / CAMPUS EDITOR | February 8

Tuesday night, after all votes were counted and all forms signed, Kirby Turnage took the title of 2011-2012 SGA president.

SGA candidates address issues during debate

By Derek Lacey / CAMPUS EDITOR | February 7

Parking, dining, graduation rates and the game-day experience were all topics that headlined the SGA presidential candidate debates, moderated by incumbent SGA President Kurt Sasser Monday night in the Student Center.

Local Egyptians join protests

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | February 3

As violence in Egypt continues to escalate, locals aim to raise awareness

CADC dean search nearing end

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | February 3

The four remaining candidates for dean of the College of Architecture, Design and Construction underwent the final phase of evaluation, campus interviews, Jan. 30 through Feb. 2.

Where's the beef?

By Kelly Nicastro / WRITER | February 3

Taco Bell battles false advertisement lawsuit with ground beef qualifications

Adopt -A- Cop

By Alison McFerrin / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | February 3

Opelika Police Department sends officers to first and second grade classes

Retired professor values state's past, present, future

By Blakeley Sisk / WRITER | February 3

Wayne Flynt, retired distinguished history professor at Auburn University, has held many titles--activist, scholar, public intellectual, author, minister, father and historian.

Birds found dead, officials do not suspect 'fowl' play

By Colton Campbell / WRITER | February 3

The more than 300 birds found dead in north Alabama near Athens and Scottsboro in January were not ill or poisoned, but were most likely struck by vehicles as they were feeding on roadways.

People of the Plains

By Rachel Hampton / WRITER | February 3

Fred Lord's Pickin' Parlor brings live music, lessons to Loachapoka

Opelika Council says no to store

By Alison McFerrin / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | February 3

The Opelika City Council closed the door permanently on a local grocery store at Tuesday's meeting.

EAMC switches to electronic records

By Rachel Hampton / WRITER | February 3

East Alabama Medical Center announced in January it anticipates to achieve "meaningful use" through implementing electronic health records (EHRs).

Line-up announced for 2011 Hangout Festival

By Staff reports | February 3

The Hangout Music Festival revealed an array of top musical artists that will headline its second annual music festival in Gulf Shores.

Council targets rickety buildings

By Jeremy Gerrard / WRITER | February 3

The number of dilapidated buildings clinging to life around Auburn has raised concern for some citizens.

Alabama campaign seeks to scale back obesity for fifth year

By Jordan Dale / WRITER | February 3

In 2010, the Scale Back Alabama campaign motivated 30,000 people to lose 146,451 pounds.

Meal plan lawsuit dismissed

By Derek Lacey / CAMPUS EDITOR | January 27

The class-action lawsuit against Auburn University and Chartwell's/Compass USA, the company that operates on-campus dining for the University, was dismissed by Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Robert Vance Dec. 29.