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'Tarzan married the wrong Jane': Goodall tells life story while imploring change

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | April 16

Jane Goodall crawled into bed as a child with her hands full of earthworms. Covered in the dirt the worms brought with them, she was told their release would be the best for their health. Goodall was born to love creatures.

Final Critical Conversations featuring New York Times columnist Frank Bruni canceled for a second time

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | April 16

The final installment of the Critical Conversations Speaker Series featuring Frank Bruni, scheduled for April 16 at 4:30 p.m. has been canceled.

Owners release information on Toomer's Corner building redevelopment

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | April 16

Auburn residents now have a better idea of what Toomer's Corner will look like in the near future.

Police tape on North Gay Street in Auburn, Ala., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.

Auburn man charged with breaking and entering, theft of property

By Staff Report | April 16

Officers said they located stolen property taken from a Nissan Altima and BMW 725L in Pitts' possession, as well as keys for a Hyundai Sonata.

'We are an armed populace'

By Eduardo Medina | Community Writer | April 16

Lee County firearm enthusiasts talk guns, safety, culture at Opelika gun show.

75-foot, 609-bed apartment complex in the works for West Glenn Avenue

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | April 16

The addition of new student apartments in the downtown area isn't stopping anytime soon. Another new apartment building touting 609 beds in 220 units is going through an administrative review process with the city and could be approved soon for construction. The building, dubbed "Uncommon Auburn" in city documents, is planned for West Glenn Avenue across from Evolve Auburn.

Opelika Dog Park holds grand opening

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | April 15

The park opened in March but held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday.

Silent walk on campus honors Holocaust victims

By Melissa Mitchell | Campus Writer | April 15

On Thursday afternoon, the Auburn community silently walked from the Shelby Concourse to the Green Space in honor of Yom HaShoah, the Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day.

City Council to hear Sunday morning alcohol sales ordinance at Tuesday meeting

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | April 13

Auburn City Council will hear a proposed amendment to the city code that would allow restaurants to start serving alcohol on Sundays at 10 a.m.

Downtown Cheeburger Cheeburger re-opens with new style

By Sarah Berryman | Community Writer | April 13

Cheeburger Cheeburger, a longstanding hotspot for fries, burgers, shakes, and salads has gotten a recent upgrade.

Auburn's 2018 Relay for Life set for Saturday

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | April 13

Auburn’s Relay for Life Committee will put on its 2018 Relay for Life, the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, on Saturday, April 14.

Glomerata staff give out nearly half of supply on first day of yearbook distribution

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | April 13

Distribution of the 2018 Glomerata, Auburn’s yearbook, kicked off Tuesday, and with demand high, staff gave out more than 4,000 copies by Wednesday, nearly half of their supply this year.

Planning Commission tables North Donahue commercial development

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | April 13

At Thursday’s Planning Commission meeting, developer Tom Hayley agreed to shelve his planned commercial development near the Donahue Ridge subdivision for a few more months.

Zeta Tau Alpha crowns the 2018 Big Man on Campus

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | April 13

The crowd waited with bated breath as the winner of Zeta Tau Alpha’s 23rd Big Man on Campus, senior Christian Smith, was announced Thursday night.

Tiger Dining to bring new meal plans, Steak 'n Shake, facility renovations

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | April 13

A revamp of dining plans, updated facilities, Steak N' Shake and more are on the horizon for Tiger Dining.

Glomerata exhausts supply for the first time in four years

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | April 13

The 2018 Glomerata has sold out for the first time in four years.

Students earn awards for accomplishments in research in annual student symposium

By Staff Report | April 11

More than 470 undergraduate and graduate students participated in the symposium which gives them an opportunity to come together to share their research and creative projects.

Auburn's UPC celebrates the warm weather with annual Spring Fling

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | April 11

Hundreds of students crowded the Green Space to participate in the annual Spring Fling event hosted by Auburn's UPC.

Moore files countersuit against sexual abuse accuser

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | April 11

Former Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore is suing one of the women who levied one of the sexual misconduct allegations against him.

Auburn Chief of Staff Miles Lackey named vice chancellor at UNCW

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | April 11

The University of North Carolina Wilmington announced today that Miles Lackey has been named vice chancellor for business affairs following a national search.