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Disc golf: a growing sport in Lee County

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | July 8

Though disc golf is a newer sport in Lee County, it has quickly gained a popular following, and new courses and tournaments may soon be coming to the area.

College of Human Sciences to add degree in philanthropy and nonprofit studies

By Samantha Strunk | Staff Writer | July 7

In June 2018, the Board of Trustees approved the creation of a new major in the College of Human Sciences, a Bachelor of Science in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies. The program will be housed in the college’s department of consumer and design sciences.

A crowd of students watches the Brazil- Belgium quarter-final match of the Fifa World Cup in the Student Center Ballroom on Friday, July 6, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

ISO hosts electric crowd at watch party for Brazil-Belgium match up

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | July 6

The International Student Organization hosted a watch party in the Student Center Ballroom for the FIFA World Cup quarter-final matchup between Belgium and Brazil Friday, July 6.

Two more men arrested in connection with October Auburn human trafficking, rape investigation

By Staff Report | July 5

The arrests are the result of an ongoing human trafficking and rape investigation of a 13-year-old female that was reported to police in October 2017.

Trump administration ups its estimate of children separated from their parents to 3,000

By Jazmine Ulloa | Los Angeles Times | July 5

About 100 of the children are younger than 5, Alex Azar, the secretary of Health and Human Services, whose agency has custody of the children, told reporters on a conference call.

Fireworks being set off at Auburn's annual 4th of July celebration on July 4, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Families have a blast watching fireworks at Duck Samford Stadium

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | July 5

Fireworks are a staple part of every Fourth of July, and so it was no surprise that hundreds came out to the city of Auburn’s annual Independence Day Celebration Wednesday night.

Police arrest Beulah man in May burglary investigation

By Staff Report | July 5

Auburn Police arrested Joseph Baker, 20, of Beulah, Alabama, on felony warrants for burglary third-degree and theft of property third-degree Tuesday, July 3, 2018, police report.

The Steak 'n Shake truck that will be parked outside of Tichenor Hall starting at the beginning of the fall 2018 semester.

Steak 'n Shake is coming to campus — but first on wheels

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 5

The restaurant’s permanent location will not be ready at the beginning of the fall 2018 semester, Steak ‘n Shake will be available to students right away.

Children create, collaborate and inspire at after school jewelry program

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 4

Birdsong has hosted members of the community for 12 years and now she hosts the youngest community members twice a month in her Perch After School program to create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.

How to travel to all Auburn football road games

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | July 3

For die-hard Auburn football fans who love traveling to every game with the team, last season was a bother.

Police secure the scene of a shooting in Annapolis, Md., Thursday, June 28, 2018. A single shooter killed several people Thursday and wounded others at a newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, and police said a suspect was in custody.

Capital Gazette editor once covered Auburn sports

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 3

Jimmy DeButts, community news editor for The Capital Gazette, covered Auburn University athletics for the Birmingham Post-Herald From September 2000 to September 2005, according to his LinkedIn profile.

Rachel Pfeifle, a fourth-year student at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has been awarded a national $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarship.

Auburn veterinary student awarded prestigious $75,000 scholarship

By Staff Report | July 3

Rachel Pfeifle, a fourth-year student in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was named one of three distinguished veterinary medicine students and received the national $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarship.

28-year-old man charged with breaking and entering a motor vehicle

By Staff Report | July 3

Auburn Police arrested Stephen William Blalock, 28, on a felony warrant charging him with unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle on Sunday, July 1, 2018, said Auburn Police Department.

New degree will incorporate technology and agriculture

By Patrick Dunning | Staff Writer | July 2

“We believe this new major will be attractive to students who are interested in technology and management within the agricultural realm,” Davis said.

Russian hacking could affect U.S. agriculture systems, says Auburn professor

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | July 1

Norton added that Russia is not the only country of concern and not necessarily the most substantial. There are four foreign adversaries that the U.S. is concerned about: Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.

7-year-old Opelika boy found unresponsive at day camp June 21, dies of anoxic brain injury

By Staff Report | June 30

Liam Kawaguchi, was found unresponsive Thursday, June 21, at the camp. Opelika Police and Emergency Medical Services were called at approximately 11:40 a.m. on June 21, to assist Kawaguchi.

Crepe Myrtle might be coming to campus

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 30

Crepe Myrtle Cafe owner King Braswell is in the final stages of confirming his new food truck business with Tiger Dining. The Crepe Myrtle truck plans to serve a menu that will include breakfast crepes, weekdays from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in various spots around campus.

Exhibit with historic artifacts unveiled by Opelika safety departments on June 28, 2018.