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Dangers Of The 'Dirty Dozen'

With a cheap college budget, buying organic fruits and vegetables is probably not a top priority.

Artists creates 'Edible Estates' for hungry homeowners

Fritz Haeg makes a living transforming ordinary lawns into living sources of food.

Schools give big bucks for big grades

With the addition of Smiths Station High School into the Advanced Placement Training and Inventive Program, students will have a monetary motive to heed the 8 a.m. bell. Smiths Station, along with 20 other high schools, was chosen to participate in the program to increase the amount of advanced placement courses in math, science and English offered by the schools. The funding for the initiative is the result of a public-private partnership that includes $1.3 million this year from the state, a $13.2 million grant from the National Math and Science Initiative and additional matching funds from private donors, according to a press release from Governor Bob Riley's office. The program offers incentives for both teachers and students.

Optimistic first spring practice for Tigers

As the dew settled on a clear-skied, 70 degree morning, the Auburn Tigers took to the practice field for the first time in a new decade Wednesday. The early practices are a shift from last year's regimen, which saw much of spring training at night. Head coach Gene Chizik said changes in the trends of the athletes' schedules prompted the change. "We're kind of getting in that mode where classes are more in the afternoon," Chizik said. "When you get them in the morning they're fresh, they're very alert and they're ready to go. I think that for everybody, players and coaches, it's really been a benefit."

Sustain-a-Bowl Announces Winners

After four weeks of a closely watched competition, three residential halls have been named the winners of the 2010 Sustain-a-Bowl.

Preparation Key To Reduce Harm During Disasters

Natural disasters are unfortunately an inherent part of life on this planet.

Formation of Public School Budgets May Change

The Rolling Reserve Budget Act, developed by Rep. Greg Canfield, may change the way budgets are planned for public schools in Alabama.

ComPlan2030 plans land use, transportation

"Great places are not created by accident" is the theme for CompPlan 2030.

Sustainable beans brew in new venue

Mama Mocha is now serving coffee to The Plains with a double shot of sustainability.

OUR VIEW: SGA Elections Do Matter, Take Pause Before You Vote

You have important choices to make today, students of Auburn, choices that will forever impact The Plains for you and the generations of Auburn family members who come after you.

Nomadic artist shapes life, style with uncommon art

Chia, a red jumpsuit and water are all Jeff Schmuki needs to create art.

Katrina Survivor Speaks About Artistic Inspirations

Jeff Schmuki, an artist who uses growing plants as his medium of choice, presented his lecture, Armegarrden, Thursday, Feb. 11, in Biggin Hall.

Riley breaks ground for new MRI Center

Gov. Bob Riley began his speech at 2:19 p.m. at the groundbreaking ceremony of Auburn University's Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research Center, held at Auburn Research Park, Feb. 4.

Phil Swearengin helps other hunters 'live the dream' of going to Africa

Rain drums softly on the roof as his mother turns the page.

Engineers utilize skills in Bolivia

Several Auburn engineering students will travel to Quesimpuco, Bolivia, this August to assess the technological needs of the community.

Auburn University turns roads green

Reclaimed asphalt pavement, RAP, is one of many recycled materials tested at the National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University.

Skipping meat may help environment

Eat less meat; save the planet.

Members of the Officer of Sustainability kick off last year's Sustain-A-Bowl.

Grant funds 'green' jobs

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs was awarded a $6 million grant for "green" job training and establishing the Alabama Energy Sector Partnership program.

Dorms recycle, reduce for Sustain-a-Bowl

For the next four weeks, many dorm rooms may appear darker than usual with the recycling bins filled to the rim.