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'They gave and gave': Auburn Family remembers the lives of Rod, Paula Bramblett at memorial service in Auburn Arena

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | May 30

  “You make a living by what you get, but you make a life based on what you give. And it is evidenced by all you people here. They gave and gave.” 

Pride on the Plains to hold second-annual pride event this weekend in downtown Opelika

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | May 30

After the inaugural Pride on The Plains' pride event last year brought in over 1,400 people, the organization is hoping the second-annual event will be as heavily attended. 

Office of Sustainability has mixed feelings on the University's recent score on sustainability rating

By Natalia Malinowski | Staff Writer | May 28

“On the one hand, a silver rating indicates solid sustainability performance and acknowledges our efforts,” he said. “It is the result of a lot of work and commitment by people all over campus, and we should feel a sense of accomplishment. On the other hand, there is more we can do.”

GoFundMe for family of Rod, Paula Bramblett raises over $100,000 in less than 24 hours

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | May 27

The GoFundMe page created for the family of Rod and Paula Bramblett raised over $100,000 in less than 24 hours. 

'He is the true hero': Funeral held for fallen officer in Auburn Arena

By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer | May 25

"In the end, Will Buechner gave more to this community than anyone who sits here today. In that regard he stands above all of us here today, he is the true hero.”

Susan Hubbard plans to continue building academic offerings in new role as dean of the College of Human Sciences

By Tyler Ward | Staff Writer | May 23

“It is an honor to be provided the opportunity to lead the College of Human Sciences at Auburn University,” Hubbard said. “The momentum of this college is strong and I am committed to building upon our remarkable 100-year history and impressive successes.”

City Council mourns loss following shooting of Auburn police officers, discusses funeral service on Friday in Auburn Arena

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | May 22

“Our heart goes out today to the family and loved ones of Officer Will Buechner who was tragically lost Sunday night in the line of duty. Words are not sufficient to express our grief as we mourn the senseless loss of one of our own.”

Capital murder charge filed in police shooting, DA says he will seek death penalty

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter and Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | May 20

One police officer is dead, and two other officers were injured after gunfire was exchanged near Auburn University. A manhunt is currently underway to locate Grady Wayne Wilkes, the suspect. 

BREAKING: Multiple officers injured responding to domestic disturbance call

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter and Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | May 20

A massive presence of law enforcement collected at Arrowhead Mobile Park Home as multiple gunshots were heard Sunday evening and into Monday morning. 

Taco-concept restaurant to replace AU India on campus

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | May 14

Campus dining is incorporating student feedback into on-campus dining options, and students will have a taco-concept restaurant on campus in the fall. The menu is still being compiled but Ward said if students express a desire for queso or other items, campus dining will make it happen.

Auburn Police Division investigating an on-campus aggravated assault

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | May 14

The victim reported that at about 8:45 a.m. a gray Chevrolet Impala cut him while a passenger held a pistol straight up out of the window in a confrontational manner. 

Auburn holds three commencement ceremonies on Saturday to recognize spring graduates

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | May 4

“For the last four years, you have probably thought about this day, leaving Auburn and what you’re going to do next," Sanders said. "Well, I’m here to tell you that you never truly leave Auburn, and Auburn will never truly leave you."

War Eagle Flying Team qualifies for nationals

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | April 30

The War Eagle Flying Team is soaring to its fourth-consecutive national championship appearance. Last year, the team placed second in the national championship, its best finish in 36 years, and the team hopes to top that this. year.

Fraternity launches campaign to change narrative surrounding fraternity culture

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 29

"This is spearheaded by fraternity men just examining the environment around us and saying, ‘We need this for fraternities,” Albert said. “We need to show that fraternities are doing good.’”

Former Gov. Bob Riley shares experiences, advice at Leadership Speaker Series

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 29

“Everything you do for the rest of your life, and I mean this sincerely, is going to be dependent on whether or not you can face the fear of someone saying it can’t be done,” the former governor said.

OPINION | While safer than smoking cigarettes, vaping still isn’t safe

By Letter to the Editor | April 27

So is it actually cool to Juul in Auburn? Or is it indicative of bigger problems worth discussing.

Eighth-annual Bo Bikes Bama to feature Gov. Kay Ivey this weekend

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 25

The eighth-annual Bo Bikes Bama will feature Gov. Kay Ivey at the beginning of the event on Saturday at Auburn Arena. 

Professor named Carnegie Fellow, awarded $200,000 for research

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 25

Auburn University professor Hanqin Tian was named a 2019 Andrew Carnegie Fellow and was awarded $200,000 for his research on how Asia can provide enough food for its citizens while limiting its environmental impact.