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EDITORIAL | The Auburn Family should mean the community, too

By Fall 2018 Editorial Board | August 26

Auburn students, it is time to register to vote, attend City Council meetings and engage in discussions with the community at large.

Dining's overhaul tested during the first week of classes

By Matheson Eller | Campus Writer | August 25

With the first week of classes completed, the new changes for Tiger Dining are in full swing.

Ward 1 candidates discuss infrastructure, neighborhood watch, affordable housing at candidate forum

By Trice Brown | Campus Writer | August 24

“Let’s do this together,” said White.

Auburn Band Parents Association Hosts 19th Annual Band-O-Rama

By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer | August 24

Instruments shined bright under the stadium lights of Duck Samford Park as high school and college band members showcased their new halftime shows at the Auburn-Band Parents-Association, ABPA, 19th annual Band-O-Rama Thursday night. 

​City Council commends youth baseball team, passes several agreements Tuesday

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Reporter | August 24

Mayor Bill Ham shook hands with the Auburn Orange Dixie Youth baseball team at the Auburn City Council meeting on Aug. 21 and publicly commended the team for their finish as runner-up in the Dixie Youth "O" zone World Series.

Rep. Mike Rogers seeks another two years in Washington

By Chip Brownlee | Community Editor | August 24

There are only three contested elections on the Lee County November general election ballot.

Students, community enjoy food and games at sixth annual Sustainability Picnic

By Brian Wesley | Community Writer | August 24

Students, faculty members and Auburn community members came together to understand the significance of sustainability at the sixth annual Sustainability Picnic.

Waffles with Woodard brings crowds to the Green Space

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | August 24

Three years ago, the idea for “Waffles with Woodard” was formed with the intent of drawing students out of their residence halls to the middle of campus.

Pete Davidson brings comedic relief to discussion of mental health

By Eduardo Medina | Assistant Community Editor | August 24

Wearing a grey Auburn hoodie and black cap, SNL comedian Pete Davidson walked on stage to the sound of hundreds clapping inside the packed-out student center ballroom.

Auburn police, US Marshals arrest man in connection with weekend double homicide

By Staff Report | August 24

Police and the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Demetrious A. Newell Jr., 26, from Cusseta, Alabama, on a warrant charging him with one count of murder.

Auburn Mayoral Candidates discuss City relationships, downtown Auburn at candidate forum Wednesday

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | August 23

School funding, Air B&B, parks and recreation funding and downtown Auburn were some of the hot topics Wednesday night at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce’s mayoral candidate forum.

AUDM raves into the first week of classes

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | August 23

Auburn University Dance Marathon kicked off the semester on Wednesday night the best way they knew how: with a two-hour dance rave fit with neon tutus, bright face paint, glow sticks and an unrelenting passion to inspire Auburn’s student body to give it their all for the kids.

Rec Center welcomes students back with Get Rec'd

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | August 23

Students could be seen crawling inside tents, participating in physical obstacle courses or kicking soccer balls at a large inflatable scoreboard in order to win coveted prizes.

Same crepes, new wheels

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | August 22

“I just walked out of class and just saw the Crepe Myrtle truck and it was really encouraging because it was kind of a staple, and it was a great date spot and stuff, so it was really impactful, and they have great food,” Norwood said.

Immigrant magician Nash Fung shares his story through magic

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | August 22

With a skilled hand and a sharp wit, magician Nash Fung dazzled an audience of attentive students attending one of the many University Program Council Welcome Week events.

August 22

From refusing to say 'War Eagle' to winning SGA adviser of the year

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor

“If I’m able to develop the students who come through the office of student involvement here at Auburn to go out and serve communities like the one I got to serve while in Denver, then I’m having an exponential eternal effect," Smith said. "And that is what is incredibly meaningful to me."

Tiger Dining adds three food trucks to its growing list

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | August 22

Students can expect to see 10 food trucks spread throughout campus. Eight of the 10 trucks will rotate throughout locations spread around campus while two will have permanent locations.

August 22

Pilot program to help student leaders maintain GPA to begin

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor

“I think the demands of leadership opportunities on campus are significant sometimes so helping students balance why they're here to gain these experiences inside and outside the classroom is really important, and I think SEAS help students navigate all the responsibilities they have,” Miller said.