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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.

A student gives her Tiger Card to the cashier at the on-campus Chick-fil-A on Wednesday, 11, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

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.

Auburn named best place to live in Alabama by MONEY magazine

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | December 20

MONEY magazine gave Auburn that designation on Monday, when the magazine included Auburn on its list of the best places to live in every state.

Auburn named R1 Carnegie research institution, achieving major goal

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | December 17

An R1 designation is reserved for doctoral universities with the highest levels of research activity.

NOTICE | SGA Judicial releases decision on candidate eligibility

By Staff Report | December 11

Last week, SGA Judicial was called to meet in order to provide an interpretation of the SGA Code of Laws. Executive Director of Elections Bri Thomas filed a request that Judicial provide an interpretation on the sections of the Code regarding prospective candidates’ eligibility.

New Teaching and Demonstration Garden to provide hands-on learning for students

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | December 9

“Overall, the primary mission of the garden is teaching. It provides an environment where students can see, hear, touch, smell and taste it in real time.” Williams said.

EDITORIAL | Care about the First Amendment? Pay attention to what's happening at UNA

By Spring 2019 Editorial Board | December 7

If the University of North Alabama’s actions are allowed to stand, it will have a serious chilling effect on student editors and student media advisers in the state of Alabama.

The Evolve apartment complex in Auburn, Ala. on Sunday, April 8, 2018.

Loose bricks on Evolve apartment building lead to sidewalk closure

By Staff Report | December 4

The city has closed the side walk on the south side of West Glenn Avenue in front of West & Wright apartment, which was recently renamed from Evolve, because of a safety issued caused by loose bricks on the building's exterior.

Local coffee shops supporting Campus Food Pantry, Universities Fighting World Hunger in annual Coffee Crawl

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | December 4

“I think what makes the Coffee Crawl enjoyable is that it encourages people to try out different coffee shops in the area, and it provides something useful for finals week — coffee,” said Meg McCalley, the organization’s president and a senior in French.

SGA, UPC kick off holiday season with lighting ceremony

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | December 4

Auburn students, faculty and community members gathered on Samford Lawn Sunday evening to partake in holiday festivities. Kids ran around the lawn going from the letters to a Santa table to a cookie-decorating table as Christmas songs played over the speakers at the event.