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Governor appoints Auburn grad to Alabama Supreme Court

By Staff Report | January 21

Gov. Kay Ivey appointed Circuit Judge Brad Mendheim to the Alabama Supreme Court to fill former Justice Glenn Murdock's empty seat on Friday.

Hardship and chaos as federal shutdown moves into 2nd day

By Lisa Mascaro | Tribune Washington Bureau | January 21

WASHINGTON — As a government shutdown entered its second day Sunday, congressional leaders in both parties searched for a solution as moderate Republicans and Democrats appeared to rally behind a short-term funding proposal and the White House signaled possible flexibility on a deal to extend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration program. A rare weekend schedule continued on Capitol Hill, with voting possible. Uncertainty over whether the shutdown would extend into Monday and beyond created hardship for many of the 2.3 million federal employees who don't yet know if their offices will be closed and if they will lose pay. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., pushed a proposal to fund the government through Feb.

EAMC employee on shifting healthcare

By Taylor White | Community Writer | January 21

Attempts to repeal and replace Obamacare, tax reforms and CVS buying Aetna for $67 billion all affected the field of healthcare in 2017.

National Science Foundation invites Auburn team to Anchorage to learn about STEM

By Staff Report | January 19

Auburn University team selected by National Science Foundation to learn about STEM education model at conference in Anchorage   AUBURN, Ala.

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.