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NYU Professor Fired for Being “Too Hard” on Students — Who Was to Blame?

OPINION — In May 2005, as we were finishing student teaching for a master’s degree in education at AUM, a Nigerian classmate said he might not be able to graduate. He was told that the high school students he was teaching in rural Alabama could not understand his...

Opelika Swim Takes Top Honors

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER The Opelika swim team competed in the 2022 Veterans Classic against five other teams on Saturday, Nov. 5, taking top honors in both the men's and women's groups. The men totaled 2,436 points, ahead of second place Auburn Aquatics...

‘Poka Pushes Past Bears

PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN / FOR THE OBSERVER On Friday, Nov. 4, the varsity Loachapoka football team defeated Keith, 28-24, in the first round of the AHSAA 1A football playoffs. Loachapoka will face Millry, Friday, Nov. 11, on the road in the second round.

Tigers Tame Pirates

PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER On Friday, Nov. 4, the varsity Auburn High Tigers defeated Fairhope, 35-17, in the first round of the AHSAA 7A football playoffs. The Tigers host Dothan, Friday, Nov. 11, in the second round.

Auburn adds trio to 2021 roster

Aug 5, 2020

Courtesy ofAU Athletics Auburn baseball and head coach Butch Thompson announced the addition of three players to the 2021 roster, including incoming...

EAGLES students to follow university guidelines

EAGLES students to follow university guidelines

Aug 5, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Students are buying school supplies, bedding for those extra-long twin beds and all their dorm...

OHS continues to prepare for opening game

OHS continues to prepare for opening game

Aug 5, 2020

2020-07-27 OHS Football Practice First day with Helmets on Field 2020-07-27 OHS Football Practice First day with Helmets on Field 2020-07-27 OHS...

AHSAA announces plan for high school fall sports

Jul 31, 2020

By Wil Crews Last Thursday, the Alabama High School Athletic Association held a virtual press conference to lay out the guidelines for 2020 high...

Third annual High School Football Media Days held last week

Third annual High School Football Media Days held last week

Jul 30, 2020

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor The third annual Alabama High School Media Days, sponsored by iHeart Radio and Fox Sports 910 and 1310 AM “The...

AHSAA ANNOUNCES RETURN TO PLAY FALL SPORTS

Jul 29, 2020

By D. Mark Mitchell RETURN OF FALL SPORTS The Alabama High School Athletic Association held a press conference last Thursday, announcing their plan...

Opelika Chamber adds $1,000 golf ball drop to annual tournamen

Opelika Chamber adds $1,000 golf ball drop to annual tournamen

Jul 28, 2020

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is adding a new event to its annual Member Golf Tournament. This year will be the...

OHS CONTINUES WORKOUTS

OHS CONTINUES WORKOUTS

Jul 28, 2020

The Opelika High Football Team continues to prepare for the upcoming season. Coach Erik Speakman, who is starting his third year as head coach,...

James Salter wins 2020 Billy Hall Memorial Invitational

James Salter wins 2020 Billy Hall Memorial Invitational

Jul 28, 2020

Photo submitted to the Opelika Observer James Salter was the winner of the 2020 Billy Hall Memorial invitational with a total score of 138 from two...

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