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In the heart of Birmingham: Auburn's new building enhances opportunities

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | June 20

Formerly a vacant reminder of what once was, a Downtown Birmingham building has a new look and purpose. Auburn University President Chris Roberts and faculty members unveiled one of Auburn’s newest off-campus buildings on May 23. The building’s purpose is to provide a permanent home for the School of Architecture, Design and Construction’s program Urban Studio and a base for Harbert College of Business.

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Opelika Fire Department battalion chief charged with indecent exposure

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Communications Liaison and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | June 18

Opelika Fire Department Battalion Chief Noah Leavell Tarrance Allmond was charged with indecent exposure after he allegedly exposed himself to multiple victims at an apartment complex on the 700 block of West Glenn Avenue. Allmond’s arrest not only shocks Auburn and surrounding communities but raises questions about the safety of popular student neighborhoods.

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The many faces of Tiger Transit

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | May 7

From sunrise to sunset, thousands of students flood Auburn's campus for classes, clubs, events and recreation. With many students living off-campus, most rely on Auburn University’s transit system to get to their destinations. Get to know some of their drivers and how Tiger Transit operates.

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SGA and IFC propose campuswide Narcan stations

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | April 3

During the April 1 meeting, Student Government Association President Jack Hilton discussed the proposal of implementing Narcan stations across the Auburn campus in partnership with the Interfraternity Council.

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Community

Car hits 191 College apartments late evening of April 2

By Brychelle Brooks | Opinion Editor , Harlee Meydrech | Editor-in-Chief and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | April 3

Nearing the late hours of April 2, a car hit the 191 College apartment complex off of E Glenn Avenue and proceeded to flee the scene. Increased police presence and first responders were found on the scene.

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Well Red to open new coffee shop in Coffee Cat venue

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | April 2

Well Red, a local coffee shop and bookstore, is buying the venue of the recently closing coffee shop, The Coffee Cat. Opening around April 15, Well Red owners Richard and Crystal Tomasello are opening The Fox, a new and different type of coffee shop compared to Well Red.

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Aubfest: Auburn's vibrant music festival makes its spring splash

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | April 1

No longer a hidden gem of Auburn, Ashley Spencer didn't expect Aubfest's humble beginnings to soar into a semester tradition. Aubfest, a local music festival held at Boggin' On The Plains once every fall and spring semester, had its spring festival this past Saturday. From covers by the Tuscaloosa-based band Medicine Bus to the erratic punk beats of Mad Cow, numerous musicians played as the day lingered on and the tempo of the music increased. As the music sped up, crowd members changed their slow-paced dancing to rapid headbangs and made room for mosh pits.

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Project Drawdown director unpacks climate strategies for Auburn community

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | March 22

As part of Auburn University's Sustainability Speaker Series, environmental scientist Jonathan Foley gave a lecture about Matt Damon, climate change and Auburn University the night of Monday, March 18.

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Auburn University hosts International Women's Day celebration

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | March 18

The event allowed women to speak freely about the issues they have faced and gave room to discuss solutions to obstacles women face. Auburn also highlighted the International Cultural Center's "Year of Indonesia" showcase.

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From Selma to Auburn: Bloody Sunday's youngest marcher shares story with community

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | March 6

Nearly 60 years ago, Lynda Blackmon Lowery, became the youngest person to have marched during Bloody Sunday, part of the history-changing protest following years of segregation in the state. Last week, she spoke to the Auburn Family at the Auburn United Methodist Church with the College of Liberal Arts Inclusive Excellence and the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts and Humanities sponsoring the lecture.