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Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week to feature a number of events, including the Critical Conversations Speaker Series

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | January 15

Auburn University will hold its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Week Jan. 21-26 of 2019.  Events will kick off on Jan. 21 with the MLK, Jr. breakfast that occurs each year in the Hotel at Auburn. Dr. Quinton Ross, Alabama State University President will be the speaker for this event.

Section of South Donahue closed due to water pipe rupture

By Staff Report | January 15

University facilities has issued an emergency, temporary closure of South Donahue between War Eagle Way and Magnolia Avenue due to water line rupture.

New amendment on spring ballot could change the way students vote

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | January 15

The amendment would make elections decided by an instant runoff system, where voters can rank each candidate, eliminating the need for runoff elections if candidates do not receive 40 percent of the vote.

There’s just something about a straw: Auburn students start business to limit the plastic drinking straws

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | January 14

“This is the future,” Kennedy said. “There’s a massive market for this stuff, especially as everyone is switching, but this is something that can help the oceans. It’s an opportunity.” 

Experts urge more vaccinations as flu becomes 'widespread' in Alabama

By Scott Berson | Assistant Community Editor | January 12

The only part of the state that was not reporting widespread illness was Mobile County.

Opelika man arrested on burglary charges after stealing electronics from cars, police say

By Staff Report | January 11

An Opelika man faces multiple charges after Auburn police said he illegally entered a business on the 1000 block of Opelika Road and broke into several vehicles in the parking lot of the business.

From ‘The Loveliest Village’ to a booming city: Auburn’s path of growth

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | January 11

The city of Auburn has an estimated population of 63,793 and ranks as Alabama’s eighth largest city, according to the most recent United States Census estimates.

Project Uplift works with city to recognize National Mentoring Month

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | January 10

Members of the Auburn and Opelika communities are recognizing National Mentoring Month through the work that Project Uplift has done and plans to expand on.

12 candidates plan to run for SGA offices, Miss Auburn

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | January 10

Twelve candidates have plans to run for major Student Government Association offices and Miss Auburn.

Jazz ensemble to perform again at AMEA Conference in Birmingham

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | January 10

“We did it four years ago and to standing-room only, so they put us in a double venue this time because they’re anticipating everyone coming to see us, so we’re hoping its going to be really good,” Pendowski said.

Gogue Performing Arts Center to open 2019 with nine series, 27 shows

By Loren Kimmel | Lifestyle Editor | January 10

The new center that broke ground in August 2017 is expected to bring in numerous performers of different musical and theatrical backgrounds to expand upon Auburn’s art scene.

New year brings new dining options: Permanent Steak ‘n Shake, Olilo and new Chick-fil-A food truck on campus

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | January 10

Steak ‘n Shake has moved indoors, and students will soon see a new food truck on campus — Chick-fil-A.

All clear: Police investigate suspicious package on Heisman Drive near transit hub, Jordan-Hare Stadium

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Jake Weese | Sports Writer | January 9

Officials said there is no known threat, but Heisman Drive — the road used by many Tiger Transit buses to unload in central campus — has been closed as a precaution.

Trump takes wall fight to American public with prime-time TV address

By Noah Bierman | Los Angeles Times , Eli Stokols | Los Angeles Times and Jennifer Haberkorn | Los Angeles Times | January 9

President Donald Trump took his disputed claim of a national security crisis at the nation's southern border directly to the American people on Tuesday night, for the first time speaking from the Oval Office in prime time to try to enlist public support for $5.7 billion for his long-promised wall.

Auburn starting online graduate certificate in restoration ecology

By Staff Report | January 8

The Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences recently started an online graduate certificate in restoration ecology intended to serve the educational needs of working professionals.

Trump will address nation, visit border to press for a wall as shutdown drags on

By Eli Stokols, Noah Bierman and Molly O'Toole | Los Angeles Times | January 8

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will address the nation on Tuesday night and travel on Thursday to the U.S.-Mexico border to press his case for a wall there, amid a partisan funding impasse over the issue that has kept the government partially shut down into a third week. The president tweeted ...

Permanent Steak 'n Shake in Student Center set to open Tuesday

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | January 4

The brick-and-mortar Steak 'n Shake will be open in the Student Center starting Tuesday. 

Chick-fil-A food truck coming to campus this semester, permanent location to be added in Village Dining

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | January 3

A Chick-fil-A food truck will be coming to Auburn’s campus in the spring 2019 semester, and the construction for an additional on-campus location is scheduled as well.