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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.

Fall's first Family Friday features Mayor Bill Ham, new Steak 'n Shake food truck

By Matheson Eller | Campus Writer | August 18

“Hamburgers with Mayor Ham" drew a sizable crowd ahead of the start of classes on Monday when the new food truck will be parked by Tichenor Hall.

Police investigate Saturday morning double homicide in Auburn

By Staff Report | August 18

Police responded to a report of shots being fired in the 800 block of North Donahue Drive at approximately 3:45 a.m.

Uber Eats, Waitr add new food delivery options for Auburn

By Staff Report | August 17

Both Uber Eats and Waitr give users the capability to order food from a variety of restaurants in the area.

Briggs and Stratton to open distribution center, creating 20 jobs

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | August 17

A new 400,000-square foot distribution center set to open in spring 2019 will bring 20 new jobs to Auburn. Briggs & Stratton Corp.

Incoming freshmen find sense of belonging at OID's Tiger Retreat

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | August 17

“We noticed at Auburn University, there’s a lack of representation of students as it relates to first-gen minority students on campus, and you want to make them feel like they’re really a part of campus,” Clayton said. “I know Auburn is a very large University, and it’s sometimes hard to do that.”

Where in the world did Auburn students study this summer?

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | August 17

This past summer set a record for the number of Auburn students who took part in programs abroad in an academic year with 1,354 students studying in over 60 countries, according to Auburn Abroad. Deborah Weiss, director of Auburn Abroad, said this year was a success.

Campus comes back to life as students move in

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | August 16

Students, faculty and parents all pitched in to help with the process as cars, furniture and boxes with various items could be seen strewn on the concourses throughout the day on Thursday, Aug. 16.

Pete Davidson is coming to campus for Welcome Week

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | August 16

Pete Davidson, comedian known for his work on Saturday Night Live, will be speaking on campus during Welcome Week. 

Country music stars Chris Lane, Jon Pardi will be featured during homecoming week

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | August 16

University Program Council is rebranding Auburn Airwaves as it is bringing Chris Lane and Jon Pardi to homecoming week this year.

Aretha Franklin by the numbers: from breaking records to setting trends

By Gina Salamone | New York Daily News | August 16

Here's a look at her groundbreaking accomplishments and chart-topping successes by the numbers.

New program to assist students with nutrition needs coming fall 2018

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | August 15

The program hopes to enlist the help of nutrition students, referred to as dining nutrition ambassadors, to provide information about which on-campus dining options fit any student’s specific nutrition needs.