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Protests escalate on campus

Grace Reynolds | April 18

AUBURN, ALA. (EETV) - Protests have started to escalate on campus, with three people being arrested for fighting Tuesday evening before alt-right Richard Spencer's event. Those three are from unknown parties but were arrested in front of Foy Hall.  Many individuals have shown up in riot gear, including gas masks.  Several groups have shown up on Auburn's campus, including pro and anti fascist groups.  The event on the green space is relatively quiet and peaceful.

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Who Richard Spencer is and why he's causing problems at Auburn

Grace Reynolds | April 18

AUBURN, ALA. (EETV) - Students across campus have been warned by multiple groups and the university about alt-right leader and white supremacist Richard Spencer speaking on campus tonight. 

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Richard Spencer wins in court, coming to speak in Auburn

Grace Reynolds | April 18

BREAKING: AUBURN, ALA. (EETV) - Richard Spencer just won a court case in Montgomery and will be speaking tonight in Auburn. 

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SPLC warns students ahead of Richard Spencer speaking

Grace Reynolds | April 18

AUBURN, ALA. (EETV) - The Southern Poverty Law Center is warning students to stay away from Richard Spencer tonight.  A representative for the SPLC said in a statement, "We're asking students to stay away.

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APD statement on Richard Spencer

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - The following statement is from the Auburn Police Division  "The Auburn Police Division asks for the assistance of the students, faculty, staff, and citizens of Auburn.

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Atlanta Antifa: "We will be gathering at Auburn University"

April 18

In a post on the website "It's going down" the group Atlanta Antifascists has pledged to be in Auburn Tuesday night at 6:00. The group said, "We must show up ready for conflict in the numbers necessary to thwart their attempts at silencing us.

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AU updates campus community regarding Richard Spencer

Staff Report | April 18

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn University has issued the following statement to the campus community ahead of Richard Spencer's anticipated visit to campus this afternoon "In an effort to update the campus community regarding the recent cancellation of the Richard Spencer event, it is the university’s understanding that—despite our requests for him not to attend—Spencer may still appear on Auburn’s campus at some point today. While the university does not know the specifics of if and when this event might unfold, the safety and security of the campus remains our highest priority. Students, faculty, and staff should remain aware of their surroundings and report any unusual or threatening activity to the Auburn Police Division (334-501-3100). The university is working closely with law enforcement to monitor the situation and any new developments." **This situation is developing.

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White Student Union warning of ANTIFA group on campus

Brandon Etheredge | April 18

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Flyers are circulating on campus "Warning students that Atlanta Antifa is coming to Auburn on Tuesday April 18th.  The flyers, circulated by the White student union who recently had their own conflict with the university, warns that the ANTIFA group is a violent and aggressive organization. ANTIFA which stands for Anti-Facist is a group that " oppose white supremacist and fascist organizing in our region through education, confrontation, and building a grassroots culture of resistance." according to the Atlanta ANTIFA Facebook page. The group has decided that they will be in Auburn on Tuesday to counter the Richard Spencer event.

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Student reaction to planned Richard Spencer event

Grace Reynolds | April 18

AUBURN, ALA. (EETV) - Auburn students decorated the Haley Concourse with chalk messages of peace and love last night ahead of today's planned Richard Spencer speech.  There are several counter-events planned for this evening, including an "Auburn Unites" concert on the Student Center green space. 

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Twitter VP to highlight Auburn's women leadership conference

Staff Report | April 18

AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering will host its fifth annual 100+ Women Strong Leadership and Development Conference on Friday, April 21, at 11 a.m.

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Professor warns students ahead of Richard Spencer visit

Brandon Etheredge | April 18

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Eagle Eye TV obtained the following email from students in an Auburn communications class.

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Arrest made for auto theft in Auburn

Grace Reynolds | April 14

The Auburn Police Division arrested Quanderious Lajohn Phillips from Montgomery Thursday on a felony warrant, charging him with Theft of Property First Degree for auto theft.

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Auburn cancels Richard Spencer event over security concerns

Brandon Etheredge | April 14

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn University officials have announced that the event featuring Richard Spencer has been canceled. The university said in a statement, "In consultation with law enforcement, Auburn canceled the Richard Spencer event scheduled for Tuesday evening based on legitimate concerns and credible evidence that it will jeopardize the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors." Spencer is known for being punched at an anti-Trump event and encouraging the "hail Hitler" salute at gatherings for the National Policy Institute.

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US drops non-nuclear bomb in Afghanistan

Meredith Brito | April 13

AUBURN, ALA (EETV) - The White House has confirmed that the US military has dropped a bomb on Afghanistan.

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Richard Spencer coming to Campus

Grace Reynolds | April 12

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Controversial speaker and president of the National Policy Institute Richard Spencer is coming to campus this Tuesday.

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OPD searching for fraud suspect

April 12

OPELIKA, AL (EETV) - On 02/10/2017 the pictured suspect entered Ashley Furniture Home Store (2401 Interstate Drive) and created a fraudulent account using someone else’s identity.

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Update: University trademarks removed from White Student Union website

Staff Report | April 11

AUBURN, AL (EETV) - Auburn students and Alumni have been sounding off on social media after images surfaced online or flyers advertising an Auburn White Student Union.

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Kay Ivey sworn in as Alabama Governor

Brandon Etheredge | April 10

MONTGOMERY, AL (EETV) - With the resignation of now former Alabama Governor Robert Bentley, Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey will now fill the role of acting Governor.  Ivey has had her fair share of historic political moments, this one is no different.

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Kay Ivey to be sworn in

Grace Reynolds | April 10

Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey is set to be sworn in as the 54th Governor tonight, following Governor Bentley's resignation.  Her swearing-in comes after years of scandal surrounding Governor Bentley.  Ivey will be only the second female governor in Alabama history.

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BREAKING: Governor Bentley Resigns

Grace Reynolds | April 10

AUBURN, ALA. (EETV) - Governor Robert Bentley resigned Monday afternoon.  The resignation comes after years of scandal involving an inappropriate romantic relationship with his former top aide, Rebekah Mason.