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New University liaison hopes to bring a sense of family to Auburn

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | August 10

“We all share the Auburn Family description,” Thompson said. “You’ll get people who aren’t familiar with Auburn ask what that means. It’s not something that you can really describe to them. For me, the answer is, you have to see it and feel it to understand it.”

New medical clinic, education center approved for the Boykin Center

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | August 9

The City Council approved an agreement between Auburn University and the City of Auburn to establish the Auburn University Health Care Health Care Clinic and Education Center during its Aug. 7 meeting.

Authorities make arrest in 2006 murder of Auburn woman

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | August 8

"They invested a great deal of resources and so many times in solving any case, but particularly a homicide case, it's largely about timing," the district attorney said.

Downtown parking is free this week

By Staff Report | August 6

Downtown parking will be free Aug. 6-17 during the break between Auburn University's summer and fall semesters.

Auburn Recovery Community: Helping students through addiction

By Nicole Scott | Staff Writer | August 6

The Auburn Recovery Community is a student lead organization for those struggling with addiction.

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.