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Risk of severe weather in Lee County on Thursday

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | April 23

Severe storms are likely to occur in Lee County on Thursday afternoon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The Auburn-Opelika area is under an "enhanced risk" for severe weather, meaning tornadoes, damaging winds up to 70 mph and golf-ball-size hail are all possible.

National Weather Service issues tornado watch for Lee County

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | April 12

Lee County is expected to experience severe weather on Sunday between 2 p.m. and 2 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.

EAMC says 'not much has changed' after Ivey's stay-at-home order. Here's what the hospital recommends people do.

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | April 8

EAMC says 'not much has changed' after Ivey's stay-at-home order. Here's what the hospital recommends people do to ensure the hospital's health care system is not overwhelmed.

Vietnam War veteran, Medal of Honor recipient Bennie Adkins has COVID-19

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | March 26

Bennie Adkins, who earned the Medal of Honor in 2014 for his service in Vietnam, has COVID-19 and is currently hospitalized, according to a post on The Bennie Adkins Foundation Facebook page.

University directs Greek Life to move out of housing, suspend activities

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | March 13

Greek letter organizations will need to move out of housing by Sunday, March 15. Organizations were also asked to suspend all in-person chapter activities and events.

University will allow some students to remain in dorms; most will need to leave

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | March 13

Auburn University Housing will allow some students to stay in their dorms during the COVID-19 campus closure, but most will have to retrieve belongings in their room on Sunday March 15 between 12 and 4 p.m. and not return while campus is closed, per an AU email.

Judge revokes Bramblett suspect's bond

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | December 18

The teen arrested in connection with the death of Rod and Paula Bramblett had his bond revoked and will be heading to rehab.

Pride organization responds to US Senate candidate's comments about Christmas parade participation

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor and Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | December 9

U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville took to Facebook Monday morning to denounce local LGBTQ organization Pride on The Plains' participation in Saturday’s Christmas Parade in Opelika. 

Suspect in Aniah Blanchard case arrested in Florida

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | November 8

The suspect wanted in the missing person case of Aniah Blanchard was arrested in Florida on Friday.

Malzahn updates Auburn's bye-week injury report

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | November 7

"For a lot of our top guys, it's been a very physical stretch and so we're healing these guys up."

No time frame set to name University president

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | November 3

Over four months after former Auburn President Steven Leath and the University decided to part ways, still no time frame has been set to name a permanent successor. 

Local artist finds inspiration for art through hardship

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | November 1

Covin is an Auburn resident who twists and knots pieces of fiber in macramé wall hangings and stitches embroidery on fabric while meditating to simultaneously create her art and calm her mind.

University moving closer to Football Performance Center

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | October 28

Auburn is moving closer to its Football Performance Center as the Board of Trustees authorized the president to consult a pair of architecture firms on Monday.

AU faculty receives $3 million grant to educate students on how to study climate change

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | October 28

A team at Auburn has received a $3 million grant to educate students how to research climate change and its impacts.

New initiative hopes to foster relationships at mealtimes without phones

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | October 25

 Last year’s Miss Auburn UniversityLauren Bradford helped start an initiative encourages students to come together for meals, leaving their phones behind. 

Local coffee shop moves to Dean Road

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | October 21

Local coffee shop, The Bean, is moving locations. In the coming months, the business will be expanding to a larger storefront on Dean Road. 

UPC bringing David Dobrik to campus

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | October 20

YouTube personality David Dobrik will be featured in the Student Activities Center on Nov. 12 at 8 p.m.

Sen. Doug Jones speaks to Auburn students, community about impeachment and tensions in Turkey

By Trice Brown | Assistant Campus Editor | October 8

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones spoke to students and community members on Auburn’s campus about the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump and the Alabama Republican Party’s call for him to support the popular opinion among his constituents.