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The Southern Living Hotel project would replace Quixotes, the Baptist Student Center, University Inn, Regions Bank and several other buildings on North College Street.

Council takes next step on Southern Living Hotel project planned for downtown Auburn

By Emma McCall | Community Writer | October 17

The proposed Southern Living Hotel would include about 120 rooms and possibly two restaurants, one of which would be Southern Living branded.

Women's Resource Center bringing Domestic Violence Awareness Month to campus

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | October 17

"It is often the case that people believe that domestic violence happens somewhere else, to someone they do not know," Kluck said. "But the truth is, there are probably people in class sitting next to us who are experiencing domestic violence right now or who grew up in a household with domestic violence."

Architecture students, Rural Studio raise money for Mental Health Awareness Week

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | October 17

As a part of their partnership with Project Horseshoe Farm, the teams are coordinating projects to extend the organization's mission of strengthening the community, improving the quality of life of vulnerable neighbors and preparing citizen service leaders for tomorrow’s communities.

Auburn researchers partner with Atlanta Audubon Society to gain better understanding of West Nile virus

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 17

Auburn professor and graduate student are conducting a study in the Atlanta area that looks for environmental factors contributing to greater risk of people contracting the West Nile virus.

First responders on the site of a plane crash off of I-85 on Oct. 16, 2018.

Plane crashes off of I-85

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | October 16

There were three occupants in the aircraft when it crashed into the woods late Tuesday night.

SGA to help students register to vote on concourse Wednesday

By Staff Report | October 16

“To do our part and to provide them the resources they need is what we’re trying to achieve with this voter-registration drive,” Block said.

Cam Newton statue found defaced early Tuesday morning

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | October 16

The Cam Newton statue was found sporting crimson and white early Tuesday morning. Two University of Alabama flags were strapped to the statue of Heisman Trophy winner Newton. It appears a jockstrap is hanging from Newton's left arm. The Auburn Police Division are looking into the incident. Auburn's ...

The Ghost of Paul Revere brings holler folk to Waverly, Alabama

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | October 16

This four-man “holler folk” band hails from Portland, Maine, and blends together thick harmonies, unfeigned lyrics and strings with banjo, bass and guitar.

RBD, SGA buying post-grad test prep books for student use

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | October 15

“These books are super expensive, and on top of all the other expenses to be here, buying these books just simply isn’t within some students’ realms of possibilities, honestly,” said MB Smith, SGA assistant vice president of academic affairs.

Samford Lawn is covered in snow on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn University announces 2018 Faculty Awards recipients

By Staff Report | October 15

Auburn University will be holding its annual faculty awards ceremony on Nov. 13 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.

Hornsby Farms unites the community to fight hunger

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | October 14

One in four children are faced with food insecurity. Hornsby Farms hosts Family Supper in partnership with Nourish, AL to raise awareness and funding.

Office of Academic Support looking to increase use of programs

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | October 11

Jaime Miller, director of the Office of Academic Support, thinks it could still be more frequently utilized because the average rate of participation is 32 percent.

Korea Center celebrates Hangul Day

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | October 11

“It’s just fun to meet new people especially because most of the people here are either Korean or have an interest in Korea,” said Catherine Johnson, sophomore in computer science.

Runoff decides make up of Auburn City Council for next four years

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 10

The municipal election on Aug. 28 yielded three definitive winners, including one that ran unopposed. The remaining candidates for mayor, wards 2, 4, 5 and 6 took back to the campaign trail for another 6 weeks for the runoff election Oct. 9.

Ward 2 City Councilman Ron Anders elected Auburn mayor

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 9

Anders has served six years on Auburn's City Council, spending his last term as mayor pro tem under 20-year Mayor Bill Ham, who announced earlier this year he wouldn't seek re-election.

Snap is 'quickly running out of money,' analyst says, as the stock slides to a new low

By David Pierson | Los Angeles Times and Jim Puzzanghera | Los Angeles Times | October 9

Snap shares slid 6.4 percent on Tuesday to close at a new low of $7 after an analyst said the company behind the Snapchat video-messaging app was "quickly running out of money" and may need to raise new funding next year.

Hurricane Michael upgraded to Category 4; No class cancellations expected

By Staff Report | October 9

Hurricane Michael has been upgraded to a Category 4 storm, with wind speeds reaching up to 145 miles per hour. Auburn University Campus Safety and Security said again Tuesday that it does not expect class cancellations because of the storm.

Tipoff at Toomer's canceled because of Hurricane Michael

By Staff Report | October 9

Its track takes it to the east of the Auburn area, but the National Weather Service still expects heavy rain, wind gusts and the potential for flooding.

Voters head to the polls to choose new mayor, City Council members in runoff

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor and Eduardo Medina | Assistant Community Editor | October 9

Citizens began voting Tuesday morning in municipal runoffs for mayor and four positions on Auburn's City Council.

Emerge executives share thoughts on future of organization

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | October 8

“[The team leaders] keep telling us that they have been amazing, they love their first year students, and they are so, so, so happy, and that really does my heart some good,” Thomas said.