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Photos show damage to condo complex where suspected shooter died in fire

By Olivia Wilkes | Videographer | February 16

Photos show the extent of the damage to the Crossland Downs condominium-style apartment complex on Wire Road and Stonegate Drive that become the hub of a law enforcement activity Friday night as officers attempted to locate a suspected shooter.

Auburn police confirm identity of wounded officer, who remains in stable condition

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | February 16

Police identified the officer, who sustained serious injuries during a traffic stop of a robbery suspect, as Officer Justin Sanders, 30, from Auburn.

'All I smell is gunpowder': Crossland Downs residents witness police pursuit of shooting suspect

By Eduardo Medina | Enterprise Editor | February 16

Gunshots pierced the silence of a chilly Auburn night. Police officers yelled to get back. The sirens from their vehicles echoed. And, for the remainder of the evening, sheets of smoke drifted around Wire Road like a thick fog after a storm.

Shooting suspect dies in fire after confrontation with police

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief , Eduardo Medina | Enterprise Editor and Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | February 15

An Auburn Police Division officer was wounded by gunfire in a shooting along Opelika Road by Dollar General Friday evening. A massive manhunt ensued. The wounded officer is in stable condition.

Local autism resource center closes

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | February 15

Parents with children in the autism community were shocked earlier this year when they learned that Lee County Autism Resource and Advocacy was closing its doors for good.  

Trustees approve new dining facilities, other major campus projects

By Scott Berson | Assistant Community Editor | February 15

The total estimated cost of the approved projects is roughly $232 million. 

Additional police present at Auburn Junior High after student arrested for bringing firearm to campus

By Staff Report | February 15

Police found an unexpended bullet on Auburn Junior High School grounds Thursday.

Big Blue Crawfish and Cajun Market opens storefront in Opelika

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | February 14

On Tuesday, the Big Blue Crawfish and Cajun Market had a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Mayor of Opelika to embark on their new business journey from a food truck to a new storefront.

'More difficult than people know': Campaign managers weigh in on what it’s like to give it their all but not get it all

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | February 14

For the campaign managers, waking up at the crack of dawn, missing meals and losing voices was for more than a bound up the back steps of Cater to a tumultuous applause, though it would’ve helped. 

Tiger Giving Day will raise money for over 20 campus projects on Feb. 21

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | February 14

On Thursday, Feb. 21 Auburn will foster support for nearly 60 projects through Tiger Giving Day, its annual fundraising drive, which matches donors from around the world with causes near and dear to the Auburn Family.

Miss Auburn University promotes less screen time

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | February 14

"My hope is that people will really start thinking about how much time they are really on their phones. I also hope that they will realize that the quality of life without always being on a phone is just so much greater and richer."

For the love of Joy: How two women, once stigmatized in their youth, found each other

By Eduardo Medina | Enterprise Editor | February 13

She’ll still look at Joy’s eyes today, but she might not look back. Or she might be asleep, resting those pretty brown things that have gone through too much since 2007, when she first got lost. 

Stories of modern love on The Plains

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer , Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor , Carrie Johnson | Lifestyle Writer , Carmen McCrackin | Lifestyle Writer and Madeline Muscat | Lifestyle Writer | February 13

It's hard to find love these days. Here's some stories of people who did.

SGA executive board positions have open applications for the first time

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | February 13

"I think opening the application is allowing us to think beyond our limited amount of people who we know, so that way it hopefully does open it up for diversity, but of course it's going to be based on the applicants, but I would hope this would give us a better opportunity to really identify those skillsets that the student body needs," Turton said. 

Rodeo 2019 to feature Riley Green, Corey Smith

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | February 13

Tickets to Alpha Psi Rodeo 2019 will go on sale on Monday. The 58th edition of the all-day party and charity event will feature performances by country-music artists Riley Green and Corey Smith.

Keeping campus safe: From severe weather to active shooters, campus safety has a big task

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | February 13

“We try to prepare for everything that could happen, and obviously hope it never does,” said Chance Corbett, associate director of emergency management.

Campus impacts of #MeToo

By Carmen McCrackin | Lifestyle Writer | February 13

Although #MeToo is a national movement, sexual misconduct is a major concern on college campuses.

Discounted Uber or Lyft rides for Auburn students, faculty? It's coming soon

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | February 13

Starting in July, Auburn is hoping to offer students, faculty and staff discounted rides through a company like Uber or Lyft.