News

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.

Civil rights activist Andrew Young chosen to speak at annual MLK breakfast

By Staff Report | January 15

Andrew Young, civil rights activist and former confidant to Martin Luther King Jr., will be the keynote speaker for Auburn University's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast.

Recent bench play key for Auburn in possible 'trap game' vs. Gardner-Webb

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | January 15

Without stars Austin Wiley and Danjel Purifoy, Auburn hasn't had a tumultuous start to the regular season on the court that might have been expected after a loss to D-II Barry in the exhibition opener.

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.