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Auburn City Council approves alcohol license for multiple AU athletic facilities

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | October 2

The council approved annual contracts for licenses at Auburn Arena, the Auburn Athletics Complex, Plainsman Park and the Auburn University Softball Complex.

75 years of the Auburn Creed

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | October 2

“The Auburn Creed is central to the core beliefs that define the Auburn Family," said Preston Sparks, director of University communications services. "These words of wisdom penned by George Petrie speak precisely to the success, determination and generous spirit of Auburn men and women everywhere.”

Georgia man arrested, charged with rape

By Staff Report | October 2

Auburn Police arrested and charged a Georgia man with the rape of a female found laying unconscious on Engineering Drive.  The victim was found on May 12, 2018, at about 2 a.m. Alexander Hernandez, 23, was arrested on Oct. 1, 2018.  After the victim was found, she was transported to East Alabama ...

SGA Senate increases campaigning budget for Miss Auburn

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 2

The Student Government Association Senate increased the budget for Miss Auburn campaigns and discussed requiring campaigns to disclose their source of funds at the weekly meet on Oct. 1.

Kay Ivey commemorates the start of the 25th annual 'Beat Bama Food Drive'

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Reporter | October 1

Gov. Kay Ivey made the first food donations in the 25th annual Auburn-Alabama rivalry food drive during an Oct. 1 commemoration ceremony held on the front steps of the Capitol.

October 1

The numbers are in: Miss Homecoming voter turnout drops by 2 percent

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor

The 2018 Miss Homecoming election saw 9,340 votes tallied — a 31percent turnout. Polls closed on Friday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. 

Auburn to host free National Depression Screening Day event

By Staff Report | October 1

The Auburn University Psychological Services Center and the Student Couseling Services will offer free mental health screenings and information on National Depression Screening Day.  The event will be held on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in 101 Cary Hall. The screenings will take anywhere from ...

LaKami Baker discusses developing entrepreneurship as a student

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | October 1

“You have the opportunity to leave Auburn with a degree and a business,” Baker said.

Homecoming Parade hits downtown Auburn

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | October 1

“I loved that children were so excited by the music and dancing and clapping and yelling and excited about Aubie,” said Sandra McMillin, Auburn resident. “I liked [the floats] that looked like the stadium with all of the people in it.”

Why are food trucks where they are?

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | October 1

"Food trucks have such a friendly environment since it is outdoors, and we know our students typically are out on the concourse and in that general area," Loughridge said.

Sadie Argo is Miss Homecoming 2018

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 29

Sadie Argo, senior in psychology and Spanish, has been crowned Miss Homecoming 2018 after much anticipation.  "I didn't expect that," Argo said. "I am still shaking. I am overcome with pure joy." The Homecoming announcement was delayed for over two hours because of lightning. The Homecoming candidates ...

Tipoff at Toomer's to bring Auburn basketball action downtown

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 29

Bruce Pearl is bringing his basketball court to the core of downtown Auburn.  Tipoff at Toomer's will feature player introductions, a 3-point contest, dunk contest and 3-on-3 games on Oct. 11 at the corner of College Street and Magnolia Avenue. The event is a product of a partnership between Auburn ...

Lyft driver won't let 'one bad apple' spoil the job after alleged assault by Auburn student

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 29

An Auburn student, 20-year-old Jess Erwin Ralston, from Auburn, has been charged with third-degree assault, police said, after attacking a 58-year-old female Lyft driver in the 200 block of West Longleaf Drive.

'I'm living my dream': Jon Pardi, Chris Lane go boots first for Homecoming

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 27

University Program Council hosted their annual Homecoming concert on the Green Space, and fans from all over the state came to The Plains wearing their cowboy boots, Stetsons and jean skirts. 

Restructuring the Involvement Ambassadors

By Katie Dunne | Campus Writer | September 27

“I wanted to be a part of the organization to help students to realize that getting involved is not scary or difficult. It can be a fun way to connect with other students who have similar interests,” said Involvement Ambassador Jordan Cotney.

Pan y Vino retreats touches on faith in college

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | September 27

Pan y Vino is a retreat put on by the Catholic Student Organization twice a year. It is a weekend long retreat that takes place at Lake Martian, and provides faith-filled and fun activities The first retreat will be on Oct. 5-7 2018, and the second one will be Feb. 22-24 2019.

The faces of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | September 27

“Kids didn’t do a thing, cancer just happened to them,” Scott Parker, father of Carly Parker and 1993 Auburn alumni, said. “They just woke up one morning with bruises and it turned out to be leukemia.”

What’s in your bowl?

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | September 27

Acai bowls can be healthy alternatives to certain sugary breakfast foods, but the number-one way to know for sure what consumers are getting is to make it at home and ask a local bowl shop about the nutrition facts.