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Opelika's annual National Night Out builds community among locals

By Ella Foster | Community Writer | October 5

Opelika's annual National Night Out had numerous positive effects on the community.

Two emergency alert tests to be conducted on Oct. 4

By Harlee Meydrech | Editor-in-Chief | October 4

On Wednesday, Oct. 4, there will be two emergency alert tests occurring at 1:20 p.m. and 5 p.m. 

AUTeach holds kickoff event for potential STEM teachers in COSAM

By Connor Copeland | Assistant Managing Editor | September 29

On Sept. 28, Auburn University's College of Education ad COSAM celebrated the launch of AUTeach, a collaborative program that allows STEM majors to gain a degree in teaching to help ease the shortage of STEM teachers in the southeast.

Miss Homecoming reflects on crowning, week following

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | September 27

On Sept. 16, Ellie Korotky was crowned as Auburn University's 2023-24 Miss Homecoming. Now, she is looking back on her first week in the position and expressing gratitude for those who have helped her along the way.

Beat Bama Food Drive celebrates 30 years on the Plains

By Rachel Swan | Operations Editor | September 27

Beat Bama Food Drive is celebrating 30 years of food drives on the Plains. The organization is looking forward to its drive, raising money and, of course, beating Bama.

Auburn Game Room building community among freshmen

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief | September 25

Filled with 40 gaming computers, Xbox consoles and a lounge area, the Auburn University Game Room is a popular location for Auburn freshman and students alike to spend time outside of the classroom together.

Auburn University ranked top college in Alabama

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief | September 25

U.S. News and World Report released their yearly college rankings on Sept. 18. Within Alabama, Auburn was ranked as the number one college, while among both private and public national colleges, the University was ranked in the top 100.

Auburn to host USA Cycling Marathon Mountain Bike National Championship

By Harlee Meydrech | Editor-in-Chief | September 22

Auburn is set to hold the USA Cycling - Marathon Mountain Bike National Championship on Sept. 23, 2023. Here is a reminder to be extra cautious on the roads this weekend. 

Gov. Ivey calls FFRF letter "misleading and misguided" in statement Friday morning

By Kristen Carr | Editor-in-Chief | September 22

Gov. Kay Ivey released a statement this morning responding to two recent letters received in the state from the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF). 

Auburn University recognizes fire safety month during September

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief | September 22

Alvaro Llanos and Shawn Simons, survivors from the Seton Hall campus fire in January 2000, visited Auburn and spoke about the importance of fire safety.

New Realm Brewing Company offers collaborative opportunities for Auburn students

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | September 21

New Realm Brewing Company held a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Sept. 20, which opened doors to a revolutionary collaboration effort between the brewery and Auburn University.

Headshot booth available for student use in Auburn University bookstore

By Kayleigh Freeman | Community Writer | September 21

On Aug. 31, a headshot booth became available to students in the Auburn University Bookstore. The booth allows students to take headshots when needed and for free.

The destruction of the Loveliest Village: concerned citizen speaks out at City Council meeting

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | September 20

At Tuesday's meeting, members of the Auburn City Council heard from a citizen who is concerned about various city changes that he believed will cause "the destruction of the Loveliest Village on the Plains."

Opelika Chamber of Commerce debuts small business grants

By Stuart Dyos | Business Reporter | September 20

The Opelika Chamber of Commerce awarded $35,000 in small business grants and scholarships to six minority-owned businesses at Opelika Main Street on Wednesday.

Auburn University ranked second best college campus for free speech

By Rachel Swan | Operations Editor | September 20

A poll conducted by College Pulse and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression recognized Auburn University as the second-best college for free speech.

Haley Center bathroom flood highlights further maintenance problems

By Connor Copeland | Assistant Managing Editor | September 19

The Haley Center, one of the oldest buildings on Auburn University's campus, experienced yet another set of maintenance issues.

Construction continues on Auburn University's new College of Education building

By Connor Copeland | Assistant Managing Editor | September 13

Auburn University continues work on its new 167,000 square foot College of Education building on the former site of the Hill Residence Hall complex.

New university artificial intelligence initiative continues film festival

By Connor Copeland | Assistant Managing Editor | September 11

New artificial intelligence initiative AI@AU will host the second movie showing of their five-film festival in the Foy Hall Ballroom on Sept. 12 before leading a campus-wide discussion on the impacts of the technology.