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Personal finance course now open to all Auburn students thanks to efforts from SGA

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | August 1

The Student Government Association partnered with the Harbert College of Business to open the three credit hourpersonal finance course FINC 2400, to all students, regardless of college or major.

Opelika man dead after motocycle accident

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | July 31

The Auburn Police Division is investigating a single-vehicle accident that took the life of David Avery Smotherman, 38 of Opelika.

The sign for The Collegiate Hotel at Auburn from the rooftop garden Friday, June 15, 2018 in Auburn, Ala.

Collegiate Hotel at Auburn invites Auburn community to step into history

July 31

Community members filled the refurbished lobby of the new Collegiate Hotel at Auburn, previously the Wittel Dormitory, Friday night for a grand opening celebration.

Auburn-Opelika ranked highly for economic, job growth

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | July 31

The Auburn-Opelika area ranked number one in Economic Growth Potential and number three in Job Growth in the report published on July 23.

CEO of Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Alabama to speak at summer graduation

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | July 31

Tim Vines, CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, will give the summer commencement address to more than 1,200 degree recipients on Saturday, Aug.

With drive-thru lines down the street, Chick-fil-A Magnolia reopens

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 31

The drive-thru line was several cars deep on Magnolia Avenue while a mob of customers waited near the counter for their name to be called for their order.

Man celebrates after winning the wing eating competition July 28, 2018,  at the Greystone Mansion in Auburn, Ala.

Wings, wings, wings at Auburn's inaugural Wing Fest

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | July 29

Auburn residents tried chicken wings from restaurants all across Auburn at the inaugural Wing Fest Saturday, July 28, from 2-7 p.m. at Greystone Mansion. A ticket to the event came with vouchers for six samples as well as live entertainment, games and bar service.

Congressional candidate Mallory Hagan travels the district to get to know voters

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 29

Democratic nominee for Alabama's 3rd Congressional District Mallory Hagan traveled Lee County Saturday to speak with voters and learn about what is important to them.

Big changes to downtown parking to come with upcoming vote

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 28

Big changes could be coming to downtown parking if the Auburn City Council does not pass an ordinance to edit the parking amendments to the Auburn City Code that take effect Aug. 20.

Community members browse the silent auction at Auburn Opelika Habitat for Humanity's annual Habitat around the Heart fundraiser Thursday, July 26, 2018 in Opelika, Ala.

Habitat around the Heart fundraiser collects money for local chapter of Habitat for Humanity

By Samantha Strunk | Staff Writer | July 28

The Saugahatchee Country Club hosted the Auburn Opelika Habitat for Humanity's annual fundraising event, Habitat around the Heart, Thursday night.

Cassidy Meadows, 20, was a student at Auburn. She was killed in a crash on Interstate 85 on Wednesday.

Deadly crash that claimed the life of 20-year-old Auburn student remains under investigation

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | July 27

The driver of the 18 wheeler was taken from the scene by police and questioned.

Lee County Special Olympics athletes sign their pictures from the USA Games on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Kiesel Park in Auburn, Ala.

Lee County Special Olympics athletes bring home medals

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 27

The Olympic rings hung proudly above the picnic tables at Kiesel Park Thursday night as Auburn athletes and community members gathered to congratulate the Special Olympics athletes that competed in the USA National Games in Seattle earlier this month.

20-year-old Auburn student killed in I-85 pile up Wednesday

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 27

According to the Lee County Coroner, Cassidy Meadows, 20, was killed instantly when a tractor-trailer hauling a load of jet fuel struck her vehicle from behind, said Coroner Bill Harris.

Design rendering of WDE Supply Co. location in the Student Center.

Final C-Store location to close Thursday as part of dining changes

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 25

The convenience stores throughout campus, now called War Eagle Supply Co., will re-open as soon as renovations are complete. The goal is to have them ready before the first class day of classes in the fall.

Former Auburn students turned brewers featured at The Depot's first beer walkabout

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 25

Guests visited three stations throughout the restaurant. There were two breweries featured Monday that brought three beers each. The breweries each had a table with two beers with a small plate and a beer at the bar with a larger plate, Tomasello said.