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23-year-old woman arrested on charges related to December burglary

By Staff Report | June 20

Ambriah Sanquanetta Hunter, 23, was arrested on June 19 in Auburn on charges related to a burglary that was reported on December 31, 2017.

Auburn City Council dedicates Town Creek Park Tree Trail to its creator

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | June 20

Auburn city officials and members of the community gathered on a sunny Tuesday morning to rename the tree trail in Town Creek Park to honor George Bengtson for his lasting and meaningful contributions to the site.

City of Auburn dedicates tree trail to George Bengtson

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | June 19

Auburn city officials and members of the public gathered on a sunny summer morning to rename the tree trail in Town Creek Park to honor George Bengtson for his lasting and meaningful contributions to the site. The Auburn Tree Commission recently recommended the name change to the Auburn City Council, which immediately approved the proposal.

Auburn, Opelika asking for public input on joint skate park

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | June 19

The cities of Auburn and Opelika have come together to build a joint skate park for the communities to enjoy, and the cities are asking the public to give input on the design. “What we really feel is that Opelika could do this by themselves, Auburn could do this by themselves, but you probably wouldn’t get as nice in either place as we’re hoping this one, with the combined resources, turns out to be,” said Sam Bailey, Opelika parks and recreation director. The skate park is set to be built in the municipal Indian Pines Golf Course, which rests on the border of Auburn and Opelika.  “There’s no sense in doing two small ones when you can have one big one,” Bailey said.

A new take on a drive-in movie

By Cory Blackmon | Staff Writer | June 18

The Opelika Parks and Recreation Department hosted its second annual drive-in movie, where community memebrs ages 4-7 were invited to create cars and watch“Ferdinand."

'A game-changer': AU adds promising Wildlife Enterprise Management degree

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | June 18

The University’s Board of Trustees approved the degree June 8. It is now awaiting approval from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education who’s vote will take place in December.

School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences begins enrolling students in new packaging degree

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 18

Students can now declare and begin signing up for classes in the new sustainable biomaterials and packaging degree in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences.

Auburn names Annette Ranft eighth dean of Harbert College of Business

By Staff Report | June 16

Following a national search, Auburn University has named Annette Ranft as the eighth dean of the Harbert College of Business, effective August 1.  “I am delighted to be joining the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University,” said Ranft.

Auburn club eventing team brings 1st and 4th place trophies back to The Plains

By Patrick Dunning | Staff Writer | June 15

Auburn’s club eventing team is making a name for themselves with a 1st and 4th place finish at the United States Event Association, USEA, Intercollegiate Eventing Championship.

Fresh Money: Managing your finances as a new college student

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | June 15

Tracy Richard, finance professor at Auburn, is amazed when students tell her they have no idea how much money is in their bank account.

City of Auburn to host job fair to help those displaced by MasterBrand Cabinets plant closure

By Staff Report | June 14

The city of Auburn, Auburn City Schools and local businesses and industries will host a job fair Tuesday, June 19, from 3-8 p.m. The job fair will be held in Auburn Junior High School in the gym at 405 S. Dean Road. 

The City of Auburn makes a pair of public service announcements on Wednesday

By Staff Report | June 14

The cities of Auburn and Opelika are asking the public to provide input at upcoming meetings on the design of a new community skate park. Two design companies will be in attendance the respective public meetings to help brainstorm ideas.

Students will now take the SCORE assessment before they receive their diploma

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 13

SCORE, or student core outcomes and readiness evaluation, is a one-hour test students will take when they are registered for the University graduation course, UNIV 4AA0.

MasterBrand Cabinets closes Auburn plant, lays off 445 employees

By Staff Report | June 12

The company cited changing market conditions and consumer tastes as the reason for the closure.

Health Promotion and Wellness launches 'First 56' initiative

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 12

The class of 2022 will pilot the “First 56” initiative, a resolution from the office of Health Promotion and Wellness the Student Government Association Senate passed in April, to encourage healthy decision making among first-year students.

Trump becomes first US president to meet a North Korean head of state

By Noah Bierman , Victoria Kim and Matt Stiles | Tribune Washington Bureau | June 11

SINGAPORE — The world's most powerful leader and its most reviled shook hands in front of an array of six U.S.

Money matters: Where are your student fees going?

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 11

Each semester students pay tuition and fees. Those fees, student fees, amount to $826 for the 2018-2019 term.

10 Auburn students will compete in Miss Alabama

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 9

Auburn University has 10 students competing for the title of Miss Alabama Saturday night.  "We are proud to have ten incredible women competing at Miss Alabama this week," Brad Smith, executive director of Miss Auburn University.