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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.

Sixth annual Sustainability Picnic aims to further sustainability efforts

By Matheson Eller | Campus Writer | August 21

“The sustainability picnic is the perfect chance to meet other students with similar interests and get connected to opportunities here at Auburn,” said Jennifer Morris.

Squires sophomore honorary found in violation of Hazing Policy

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | August 21

For the first time in 77 years, Squires won't be selected by ODK members following hazing allegations.

Recent Auburn graduate drowns on kayaking trip

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | August 20

Maranda Whitten, who went by Randi, drowned on a kayaking trip over the weekend, the Troup County Sheriff's Office said Monday. Her drowning is believed to be a suicide, authorities said.

Nearly 1,500 women match with sororities during Bid Day 2018

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | August 20

Showers loomed right before Auburn's newest pledge class ripped open their bids on Friday. But, the sun shined bright and hot as they ran down the stairs of the Auburn Arena toward The Village. 

Coroner identifies double homicide deaths

By Staff Report | August 20

The shooting, which occurred in the 800 block of North Donahue Drive at about 3:45 a.m., left two men dead and one woman injured.

First dining, now housing will get a revamp

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | August 20

Now that the dining revamp is nearing completion Student Affairs is directing its attention to housing.

Drink specials during syllabus week

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | August 20

Syllabus week begins tomorrow with the start of classes. 

How do you make 4,500 sandwiches?

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | August 19

Tiger Dining prepared 4,500 sandwiches for freshman convocation. 

Hilton Garden Inn organizes fundraiser for Alabama Sheriff's Girls Ranch

By Samantha Strunk | Staff Writer | August 19

The conference room was bustling with noise and patrons Tuesday night as community members surveyed the available silent auction items at the Alabama Sheriff’s Girls Ranch hosted by the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn/Opelika.