News

President Leath announces new graduate fellowships to expand research and innovation

By Staff Report | January 19

To enhance their academic careers and promote societal leaders, Auburn University President Steven Leath is establishing a new graduate fellowship program to support research and innovation by Auburn doctoral students.

Auburn senior shaves his head for dance marathon

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | January 18

Auburn University Dance Marathon staff will go to an assortment of lengths in order to raise money for children in need. Hunter Burchfield, senior in geography, shaved his head to an eighth of an inch to raise money for the children of AUDM.

Auburn's Campus Kitchen wins national contest for sustainability

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | January 18

Auburn University’s Campus Kitchen chapter has been awarded $4,000 by food company Sambazon as one of the four winners of their inaugural Greenhouse Initiative contest.

Auburn University graduate dedicates work to mental health awareness

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | January 18

Auburn University class of 2015 graduate Kyle Marchuk has spent the last few years dedicating his work to mental health awareness and the betterment of others.

Two Auburn graduates partner with parking services to create parking app that launches Jan. 9

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | January 18

While there will be no parking spaces added this semester, Auburn University Parking Services believes it will be much easier to find a spot despite having the same number of spaces as last semester.

'I'm all about the snow': Frozen day on The Plains brings people out of their homes

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | January 17

Students and community members took over Samford Lawn, Cater Lawn and the streets of downtown Auburn, kicking up snow on their day off.

Auburn City Council approves design firm for new downtown parking deck

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | January 17

On Tuesday evening the City Council approved a $575,000 contract to 2WR of Georgia, Inc. to design the new Wright Street Parking Deck.

Trio charged with Aspen Heights robbery

By Staff Report | January 17

According to the victim, three men who had been at their home earlier returned armed with handguns and took cash and electronics totaling over $2,000.

City advises motorists to stay off icy roads

By Staff Report | January 17

As Auburn experiences its second snowfall in the last month, the City of Auburn has issued an advisory to residents to avoid driving, if possible.

Cole Swindell, Riley Green to headline Rodeo 2018 on April 21

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | January 17

Rodeo is returning to its "bring your own beverage" status, allowing students 21 and older to bring in coolers filled with their choice alcoholic beverages. Glass will not be permitted.

Longtime Alabama state legislator Rep. George Bandy dies

By Staff Report | January 16

The 72-year-old Democratic representative from Opelika passed away in a Macon, Georgia, hospital.

Auburn University master’s in finance degree programs ranked in top 10 of Master of Finance's recent rankings

By Staff Report | January 16

Auburn University has been identified as having one of the most affordable online master’s in finance degree programs in, according to Master of Finance’s recent rankings.

University closed, classes canceled Wednesday

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

The University will be closed Wednesday.

Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine holds White Coat Ceremony on Jan. 27

By Staff Report | January 16

Third-year students at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine will continue the long-standing tradition and receive their white coats in a ceremony on Jan. 27 on the veterinary campus.

Through his involvement, Carter Williams finds his home in the Honors College

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | January 16

Motivated by the Lord, junior Carter Williams, balances majoring in industrial and systems engineering with his various responsibilities at Auburn exemplifying just one student’s background within the Honors College.

THE locAL market re-opens in family-tied location

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | January 16

Just a couple of doors down from the market's previous spot, owner Lauren Duncan has a new home for everything Alabamian made.

Auburn Councilwoman Tremaine says she will sell historic homes, won't run for re-election

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | January 16

Ward 5 Councilwoman Lynda Tremaine has entered into an agreement to sell her properties because of an increase in property taxes, she said.

Auburn, Opelika and Lee County schools closed Wednesday due to inclement weather

By Staff Report | January 16

Afterschool activities for today have also been canceled by the districts, except for ACS' elementary afterschool care programs – which will remain open until 5:30 p.m. – and OCS' extended day program.

Governor declares State of Emergency ahead of expected winter weather

By Staff Report | January 15

Snow or sleet melting on roads could then re-freeze, leading to hazardous and dangerous travel conditions.

Annual MLK scholarship breakfast hosted at Auburn Hotel Monday morning

By Mitch McCullough | Campus Writer | January 15

Monday morning at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference center the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. scholarship breakfast was hosted featuring keynote speaker Andrew Young.