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AubieSat-1 goes to infinity and beyond

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | September 30

The Auburn University Student Space Program will be making one giant leap for the University when its CubeSat is launched into space next fall.

Emergency management grant awarded to AU, AUM

By Carol Nelson / WRITER | September 30

Auburn University and Auburn Montgomery were jointly awarded an Emergency Management for Higher Education grant by the U.S. Department of Education.

Grant links rural Auburn

By Ralph Foster / WRITER | September 30

The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded an Auburn University outreach initiative $4.6 million to expand the availability of broadband technology in Alabama's rural libraries and schools.

Sky's the limit at Auburn University Regional Airport

By Katie Brown / WRITER | September 30

With the quick snip of a ribbon Friday, several Alabama governmental figures and President Jay Gogue officially declared Auburn University Regional Airport open.

Lockhart trial set, pursues venue change

By Jillian Clair / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | September 30

Courtney Lockhart's defense announced Monday at a status conference that it is seeking to appeal Lee County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Walker's decision to deny a change in venue for the capital murder trial.

Health officials predict subdued 2010 flu season

By Jake Cole / WRITER | September 30

It's that time of year.The incessant sounds of coughs and sniffles announce its arrival like a herald's trumpet.Flu season is here again.

Board of Trustees discuss core academic classrooms

By Daniel Chesser / NEWS EDITOR | September 30

The condition of several buildings on campus are deteriorating and do not provide the space or technology required for teaching for a modern course

"Veni, Vidi, Vino" features local food

By Libby So / WRITER | September 30

Ariccia, an Italian trattoria and bar located inside the Auburn Hotel and Conference Center, is hosting its last Farm-to-Table dinner for this year tonight at 7 p.m.

People of the Plains

By Katie Brown / WRITER | September 30

Auburn woman helps Invisible Children get an education

Don't touch that dial: new cable TV options

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | September 30

One cable TV provider has ruled the market in Auburn and Opelika for 51 years. That's about to change with the coming of Knology of Alabama Inc.Knology, a cable TV, high-speed Internet and phone provider, will soon be offering its services in both Auburn and Opelika.Auburn customers can expect to have Knology as an option in October, but Opelika will have to wait until the second quarter of next year."Knology's wanted to go into Auburn and Opelika for quite some time," said Royce Ard, regional general manager.

Effects of recession still felt by housing-related businesses

By Tysonn McKinnon / Writer | September 30

The global financial crisis, characterized by the collapse of the American housing market, is said to have come to an end in June 2009, making it the longest recession since the 1930s.The National Bureau of Economic Research regards a recession as being over when an economy begins to recover, instead of when an economy is actually restored.According to the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations, Lee County had an unemployment rate of 7.8 percent in August 2010.That is lower than the 8.9 percent reported last year and the August national unemployment rate of 9.3 percent.By NBER standards, those numbers suggest that, for Lee County, the recession is over.However, industries affected by the housing market are still feeling the effects of the recession."The housing market is terrible," said Jordan Latimer of J L Remodeling & Home Repair of Auburn.Latimer said construction has been hit particularly hard."The economy has been awful," Latimer said.

Louie's launches, offers more than just plain chicken fingers

By Rachel Shirey / WRITER | September 30

Louie's Chicken Fingers launched into business Aug. 27 in Hamilton Place on Moores Mill Road.Louie's is owned by Auburn resident and contractor Doug Cannon.

Lockhart pursues change of venue

By Jillian Clair / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | September 27

Courtney Lockhart's defense announced today at a status conference that it has filed a petition to the Alabama Supreme Court to appeal the decision of a lower court to deny a change in venue for the capital murder trial.

Auburn rallies to upset Gamecocks

By Brian Woodham / Associate Copy Editor | September 26

The 17th-ranked Auburn Tigers rallied back from a 13-point deficit to defeat the 12th-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks 35-27 Saturday night in Jordan-Hare Stadium.

College of Agriculture receives $6 million in grants

By Charles Martin / WRITER | September 23

The National Science Foundation has awarded Auburn University a $4.6 million grant to renovate research laboratories that will enhance the University's biological engineering programs.

Texting while driving ban considered

By Jill Clair / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | September 23

Auburn may join the quickly growing list of cities across the nation that are banning texting while driving.

Mall stays successful despite foreclosure

By Courtney Smith / WRITER | September 23

As misleading as it may sound, "foreclosure" does not necessarily mean the mall will close.Although Auburn's University Village Mall is technically in foreclosure, it is still making a profit and is even expecting new developments.

Free local music

By Libby So / WRITER | September 23

Every Thursday, the Fall Sundown Concert series showcases another band at Kiesel Park