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Eight schools in Lee County named Alabama Bicentennial Schools

By Staff Report | August 6

Eight schools in Lee County were named to Gov. Kay Ivey’s list of official Alabama Bicentennial Schools.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama CEO encourages summer graduates to work hard in life

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | August 4

More than 1,200 students became alumni at two graduation ceremonies, which were held on Aug. 4, at the Auburn Arena. CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Tim Vines gave the commencement address at both ceremonies, which each featured different colleges from across campus.

Greek fee to be implemented this fall

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | August 3

Greek Life will begin charging a Greek member fee of $15 and will decrease some other fees this fall. 

3-year-old boy dead after drowning in apartment pool

By Staff Report | August 3

A 3-year-old boy died from accidental drowning on Thursday, Aug. 2, in an Auburn swimming pool. 

Auburn commits to funding first leg of ocular melanoma research as number of confirmed cases reaches 27

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | August 2

The number of people who say they have been affected by the disease has continued to grow at a rate that appears to be grossly disproportional to Auburn's population.

New sports, event development manager selected by tourism bureau

By Staff Report | August 2

Anthony Terling, the new manager, will market the Auburn-Opelika area as a sporting event destination and will focus on getting the word out about upcoming outdoor events. 

Big Ole Drewski: The student with over 120,000 Youtube subscribers

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | August 2

With over 120,000 subscribers, making YouTube videos is no longer just a hobby, it has become a full-time job, pays all his bills.

Employee parking lot nearing completion as city prepares for new public parking deck

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | August 2

A new downtown parking deck is coming. In the mean time, a downtown employee parking lot is opening to alleviate some of the parking congestion in downtown Auburn.

Tax agreement with Airbnb to take effect in Opelika today

By Staff Report | August 1

The city of Opelika now has a tax agreement with Airbnb. The agreement authorizes the company to collect the local hotel tax on behalf of its Opelika hosts. The revenue from the tax will go directly back to the city.

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. 

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.

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.