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Freshman Lauren Bradford wins 2019 Miss Auburn University Scholarship Pageant

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | October 8

“Everyone who competed is so genuine and deserving,” Bradford said. “I’m so ready to represent Auburn and to get out there and do things for Auburn’s campus.”

NYU social psychologist speaks on the usefulness of adversity to kick off Critical Conversations Speaker Series

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 7

Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist at New York University’s Stern School of Business, spoke about the usefulness of adversity and problems with the modern university climate on Thursday, Oct. 4.

City to invest in new water resource

By Abby Driggers | Community Writer | October 5

With a growing population, the department plans to expand Auburn’s water supply in the upcoming years.

University going through assessment to find out level of sustainability

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | October 5

“We’re at the point as an institution where we’ve identified and taken care of a lot of the low-hanging fruit that is out there, and so what’s left to do is the larger, more systemic solutions that we need to find,” Morse said.

SEC mountain biking championship to be held at Chewacla State Park this weekend

By Staff Report | October 4

The 2018 Southeastern Collegiate Cycling Conference championship mountain bike race will be held this weekend in Chewacla State Park.

Artist shows off massive political sculpture, students have voices heard

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | October 4

“In these times, we got to come together instead of come apart, and as an artist, I believe in the power of art for positive transformation,” Hill said.

Local police participate in National Coffee with Cops Day in Student Center

By Seth McGraw | Campus Writer | October 4

“You get to see that cops aren’t all bad,” Craft said. “They’re actually pretty cool. It was really awesome. I loved it.”

Scholarship memorializes German department's professor Nadar

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | October 4

On German Unity Day, Kaffee und Kuchen was held in memory of professor Thomas Nadar, who taught in Auburn University’s German department for almost 30 years and helped many students win Fulbright Scholarships to study abroad. 

Police: Pedestrian struck by train at North Donahue Drive crossing

By Staff Report | October 4

The incident happened at a little before 1:50 p.m., when an eastbound CSX freight train struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian at the crossing.

Mayoral candidates diverge on views of growth

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | October 4

The Oct. 9 runoff election is unquestionably a significant decision-point in Auburn’s history. 

A new, whimsical way to drink coffee in Auburn

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | October 4

 The owners, Victoria McAbee and Jasmine Lee, focus on community and shared experiences and want to promote the Ayurveda lifestyle that was such a huge impact on their lives.  

Auburn, meet Lucy's

By Mallory Pitts | Lifestyle Writer | October 4

Since its opening on June 7, 2018, Lucy’s has been packed with locals and out-of-towners alike eager to try the restaurant’s take on modern American cuisine. 

Students raise concern over Aramark, dining limitations at SGA town hall

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 3

“I wish I could say that all 270,000 employees who work for Aramark are perfect and that none of them ever make poor decisions,” Crowe said.

Auburn Online, Hey Day bring the long-standing tradition to more of the Auburn Family

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | October 3

“The Auburn Family and our on-campus experience make Auburn special for students," Ali said. "Virtual Hey Day is one of many ways Auburn Online aims to bring the family connection and unique experience to our online students as well."

City Council by the numbers: Looking ahead to municipal runoffs

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 3

Auburn’s municipal elections on Aug. 28 saw relatively high voter turnout, but voters still have to endure three more weeks of campaigning as five runoff elections will be held Oct. 9. For the municipal election in August, 43,675 citizens were registered and eligible to vote in the election. For the ...

Seventh annual National Night Out to be held Thursday

By Emma McCall | Community Writer | October 3

The Auburn Housing Authority and Auburn Police Department will cohost the seventh annual National Night Out Thursday from 5 - 6:30 p.m.  “I love the community, getting out there and just meeting people,” said Charlotte Mattox, the Family Self Sufficiency Social Services public relations coordinator ...

Upcoming election deadlines, absentee ballot applications due

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | October 3

The runoff election for five spots on the Auburn City Council will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. Voter registration has ended, but absentee ballot applications are due Oct. 4.  Voters can pick up applications for absentee ballots from City Hall. These ballots must be postmarker no later ...

Friends, family start campaign to raise money for Auburn alumna with ocular melanoma

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | October 3

Now, as she receives treatment from an ocular melanoma specialist in Philadelphia, some of Allred’s friends from Birmingham have started a GoFundMe campaign to help with some of the living and medical expenses.