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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.

Yoga helps Auburn community relax, live stress-free

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | October 3

Fitness-wise, there are many benefits to yoga.

One bin, one step: City of Auburn expands single-stream recycling

By Abby Driggers | Community Writer | October 3

The City of Auburn is embarking on single-stream recycling.

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 ...