For its grand opening on June 14, Roni's Mac Bar - a mac and cheese bar with customizable toppings and grilled cheese - officially opened its Auburn location to the public. On North College Street, Roni's Mac Bar is the newest food spot in downtown Auburn.
Auburn University is bringing more sustainability to its campus as composters and reusable to-go containers become the newest addition.
Richard Tomasello, owner of the two Well Red locations and recently, The Fox coffee shop, reflected on the success of the businesses he shares with his wife, Crystal.
Emma Frances Zellner and Buckley Nettles, both juniors at Auburn University, are competing for SGA vice president. Zellner's campaign, "We Can with Emma Fran," focuses on enhancing the student experience, emphasizing resources and fostering unity. Nettles, running under "Buckling Up with Buckley," prioritizes strengthening the SGA community, increasing education on its initiatives and encouraging student participation.
Drew Haley Smith became the youngest licensed female architect in the U.S. on July 22, 2024. Smith graduated from Auburn University in May 2023 with her bachelor's degree in architecture and interior architecture.
Auburn University is still trying to gauge the impact of the "anti-DEI" bill, SB-129, that was signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey. The amended bill passed in Alabama on March 20, 2024, targeting colleges and universities to restrict divisive concepts. The impact on day-to-day functions and how universities plan to deal with the change remains unknown to the public.
10,000 Hz Records, owned by Russell Baggett in Opelika, Alabama, has become a popular destination for vinyl lovers, offering a diverse selection of records. Inspired by his love for music and a lack of local vinyl stores, Baggett opened the shop in 2018. With a focus on quality and community, the store blends online sales with engaging in-person experiences.
The Farmer in the Dell pumpkin patch has been around for 17 years, but they have been farming on the land since 2005. Read more about Marie Foshee's journey and heart behind this project, and how the love from the Auburn-Opelika community has fueled her going forward.
Soaring throughout the air at the Edgar B. Carter Amphitheater, falcons, hawks and eagles educate attendees at the Football, Fans and Feathers program. Hosted by the Auburn University Raptor Center, the birds and their other feathered counterparts entertain and teach visitors about the importance of animal rehabilitation.
Navigating through college is already a challenge, but for transfer students, the adjustment process can pose its own unique challenges.
