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From left: Amira Roshdy, Maher Ismail, Basem Ismail and Farida Abou Zeida gather to show support on the one-year anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

One year of revolution

by Elizabeth Bonner / WRITER

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Waving their nation’s flag and displaying signs and banners, Egyptian students and community members gathered in front of Ralph Brown Draughon Library Jan. 25 to mark the anniversary of their natio...

From left: Marian Carcache, Judith Nunn, Mary Dansak, Joanne Camp, Margee Bright-Ragland and Gail Langley, the Mystic Order of East Alabama Fiction Writers, will hold a one-hour writing workshop Feb. 7 at the Auburn Public Library. (CONTRIBUTED)

Workshop to provide magic of fiction writing
What started 10 years ago in the meeting room of a Bruno’s Supermarket has become a monthly meeting of eating, drinking, laughing, remembering and occasional writing for the women of the Mystic Ord...

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Punxsutawney Phil continues making predictions
When one furry rodent pokes his head out of his burrow, he enters a spotlight of media attention as he decides whether winter is over.

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Mix 96.7’s program director Donny Blankenship relaxes behind the mic. Blankenship also hosts the station’s weekday morning show from 6–10 a.m. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

People of the Plains
Just three years ago, Donny Blankenship graduated from Auburn with no clear plan for his future.

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Take health to heart
February is a time of romance, chocolate and mass-produced greeting cards thanks to the celebration of Valentine’s Day.

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The holes on the lake at the Grand National golf course are said to be some of the best views in the nation. (Courtesy of Michael Clemmer)

Nationally recognized golf course celebrates 20 years of business
For 20 years, people have traveled from across the world to play golf at Robert Trent Jones at Grand National in Opelika.

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Opelika probate judge candidates speak at community forum

Free workshops focus on building healthy relationships

International advocate for death penalty abolition coming to Auburn

Strike up the bands

People of the Plains

Local coffee shop owners selling storefront

City seeks citizen input for 2012

Einstein Bros. Bagels closes for second Chick-N-Grill

Auburn community reacts to SOPA, PIPA controversy

Kids’ art program connects Auburn students to community

Lee County fights for Board of Trustees chair

Chizik announces offensive coordinator

Make it personal with embroidery

Popular weight loss contest returns to Alabama for sixth year

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