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Auburn trustees approve children’s garden, AU Bee Center

BY KRISTEN BOWMAN AU NEWS AUBURN — The Auburn University Board of Trustees approved two transformational projects for the College of Agriculture at its meeting on Friday, Feb. 7. The board approved phase one of a new children’s garden at the 16-acre Transformation...

Creative Cubs roar back to The Jule for 2025

BY MICHAELA YIELDING FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Little Tiger fans are invited to the Creative Cubs program at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University. The hour-long program, which meets monthly, engages children ages 3-5 in art appreciation and...

‘Advice for My Son’ is newest theme for local zine

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — In recent years, there has been a rise in “zines,” which are mini magazines that can be made by anyone. Zines, pronounced “zeens,” are small leaflets that can fit easily into your pocket. They are crafted from one...

Black History Month at AU includes visit by prominent poet

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Last week, author Claudia Rankine made her way to Auburn University for some reading events put on by Auburn University’s English Department.  Rankine is an award winning author who currently resides in New York. She’s...