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Following the footsteps of a fighter: Auburn student returns to where family member lost life in Iwo Jima

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | February 23

On the morning of Feb. 19, 1945, American troops invaded the island of Iwo Jima. Cameron Hunt, a student working toward his second bachelor's degree, had a family member on that island.

Students are invited to help clean up Parkerson Mill Creek on Sunday afternoon

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | February 23

Auburn students are invited to join the University’s Department of Risk Management and Safety and Alternative Student Breaks to help clean up the Parkerson Mill Creek on Sunday, Feb. 25. 

National Society of Black Engineers will hold second annual Black Girls Rock awards

By Hannah White | Campus Writer | February 23

Returning for the second year, Black Girls Rock, put on by the National Society of Black Engineers, will provide a platform honoring the many black women who serve as professors, professionals, staff and students at Auburn.

Representatives from AU head to the Capitol for Higher Education Day

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | February 23

The annual Higher Education Day took place in Montgomery on Feb. 22 and included students from the 14 public colleges and universities from around the state.

Auburn police investigate 'concerning social media posts' from students

By Staff Report | February 22

The two incidents and the arrest of an Opelika High School student for making terroristic threats online come just a week after a mass shooting in Florida. 

Auburn police search for man responsible for graffiti in the downtown area

By Staff Report | February 22

The Auburn Police Division is searching for a man who is believed to be responsible for several graffiti drawings in the downtown area.

Keck explores Auburn's past as she shares about women in SGA

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | February 22

Jacqueline Keck is one of only three women in history to have held the position of SGA President at Auburn University.

Opelika teen arrested for threatening to 'shoot up' high school

By Staff Report | February 22

The FBI and OPD arrested and charged him with making a terrorist threat Wednesday night.

Living amont brothers: Fraternity members highlight the pros of living in their chapter houses

By Melissa Mitchell | Campus Writer | February 22

For many fraternity brothers, though, living in a house at Auburn comes with many benefits for collegians involved in a Greek organization.

Selling in style: A unique take on real estate

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | February 22

From working as a flight attendant and a decorative painter to owning her own store and designing a clothing line, Amy Cotney has done it all and seen it all, but nothing could have prepared her for the bizarre world of real estate.  

Dorms or apartments? What students say

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | February 22

Living on or off campus is a question many students must ponder as they decide whether to sign a lease on an apartment or sign up for campus housing. Students explore the benefits and downsides of each. 

Rules residents have to follow in the campus dorms

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | February 22

There is one rule in Eagle Hall, according to Kaitlyn Conner, residents’ assistant for the building, which is don’t be stupid.

'We are here': Students tackle being black at a PWI

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | February 22

Jarette Maye, senior in psychology, wore his track uniform to class almost every day at the start of his freshman year.

February 22

Mallory Hagan addresses Auburn students on the issues

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer

“I genuinely feel that our democracy is under attack in a lot of different ways, from an ideology standpoint, possibly from an actual standpoint,” Hagan said.

Opelika GIG internet service could expand to Auburn

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | February 21

The bills are intended to allow OPS to expand their internet service into underserved neighborhoods in North and South Auburn.

Co-founder of Black Lives Matter pushes for organization and change

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | February 21

Opal Tometi, co-creator of Black Lives Matter and popular activist, encouraged Auburn students to organize with one another on campus to implement change that is much needed to solve issues of oppression in our society.

Woman killed after being hit by car near I-85 Bent Creek Road exit identified

By Staff Report | February 21

A woman died Sunday morning after being hit by a car near the Bent Creek Road exit of Interstate 95 in Auburn.

Library Panera Bread expected to open in March

By Melissa Mitchell | Campus Writer | February 21

One of Tiger Dining’s most recent endeavors has been the construction of Panera Bread, located where the Mell Classroom Building and the rest of the Ralph Brown Draughon Library meet on the second floor.