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College students today are bigger perfectionists than their parents, study finds

By Anna Orso | The Philadelphia Inquirer | January 15

A new study out of the United Kingdom shows just that — today's college students want to be perfect, and more so than their parents did. 

Alternative Student Breaks and Black Student Union plan service trip to Selma for MLK day

By Hannah White | Campus Writer | January 15

Less than one week into the new semester, students can spend their day off from classes on Martin Luther King Jr. day giving back.

International students share their experiences of being welcomed in Auburn

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | January 14

In a country inhabited by people of all backgrounds and demographics, it has become a mission of the collegiate world to open their doors to more and more international students.

SEC Student Music Ensemble provides entertainment throughout championship weekend

By Staff Report | January 13

The ensemble performed at the SEC Legends Dinner on Friday night and SEC Pregame Hospitality Party on Saturday of championship weekend.

Former professional dancer teaches ballet to adults and students

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | January 12

Several Auburn students and members of the community are learning the age-old dancing style of ballet to unwind and stay in shape.

AUDM staffer plans to dye hair blue to show passion for the kids

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | January 12

Passion runs deep within the staff of Auburn University's Dance Marathon. With their seventh Main Event just a month away, the AUDM staff have high hopes to reach their fundraising goal of $658,000 to honor the 658 children who receive surgery at the hospital yearly. 

City services, facilities affected by Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Staff Report | January 12

Monday's holiday will affect some city services next week, the City of Auburn has announced.

Opelika bank robbed, police on lookout for three suspects

By Staff Report | January 11

According to a release from the Opelika Police Department, no one was injured during the robbery and the suspects fled with cash.

Federal court rules in favor of Richard Spencer speech

By Chip Brownlee | Community Editor | January 11

The University must allow Spencer to speak at 7 p.m. in Foy Hall.

Richard Spencer: Auburn will 'rue the day,' promises showdown

By Chip Brownlee | Community Editor | January 11

Spencer said the University will "rue the day."

Citing safety concerns, University cancels Richard Spencer event

By Chip Brownlee | Community Editor | January 11

The University has canceled a planned visit by white nationalist speaker Richard Spencer, citing student, staff and faculty safety concerns.

UPDATE: University releases second diversity message in two days

By Chip Brownlee | Community Editor | January 11

No, the University did not invite alt-right leader Richard Spencer to speak, but they are letting him come.

Project Uplift releases spring training session schedule

By Staff Report | January 11

Project Uplift is a non-profit organization partnered with Auburn with a mission of serving and mentoring children from underprivileged backgrounds in the Auburn and Opelika areas.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Auburn's online programs in the top 15

By Staff Report | January 11

According to U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best Online Program rankings released Tuesday, four of Auburn University’s online graduate programs ranked in the top 15.

Longtime school of forestry donor Martha Dixon passes away at the age of 102

By Staff Report | January 11

Martha and her husband, Solon Dixon, donated 80 acres of land and helped build the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center.

Is the January gym crowd real?: Auburn gym owners and managers weigh in

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | January 11

Gyms everywhere are supposedly packed to the brim at the start of the year. Regular gym-goers groan about the slew of new members resolving to chase their fitness goals down once and for all this year.

Gov. Kay Ivey: 'The state of the state is strong'

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | January 10

Gov. Kay Ivey, less than a year into her job as Alabama's 54th governor, declared the State of the State strong and the future bright.

Auburn man charged with rape of 13-year-old runaway

By Staff Report | January 9

Brian D. Askew is being held at the Lee County Jail on two felony charges of first-degree kidnapping and first-degree rape.