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AU Journalism Advisory Council awards three local journalists for acheivements

By Austin Lankford / CAMPUS REPORTER | April 4

The Auburn University Journalism Advisory Council is holding its annual award ceremony on April 19, AU Hotel and Dixon Conference Center to honor outstanding journalists from the state of Alabama.

Aubie was also present to support the Mariners. (Katherine McCahey / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

The Mariners celebrate Jane Wayne Day bright and early

By Ben Hohenstatt / WRITER | April 4

On Saturdays at 8 a.m. most Auburn students are sound asleep, but Saturday, March 30, while many slumbered, a dedicated group of women were just being issued military equipment.

The slums were created to resemble five countries including India, Cambodia, Pakistan, Kenya and Bolivia. (Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR)

Committee of 19 brings slums to campus

By Eva Woghiren / WRITER | April 3

The Committee of 19 has done it again- raising awareness to those in poverty stricken countries who are still living "joyfully."

Tigers on Wall Street network to prepare for their futures

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | April 3

While some people were getting tan at the beach or heading up north to ski, other Auburn students went to New York and experienced Wall Street for their spring break.

Eat Healthy, Be Active workshops help prevent obesity

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | April 3

With Alabama being ranked the fourth most obese state in the country, Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Disease and Health Promotion of Alabama developed the 'Eat Healthy, Be Active' workshops available throughout the state.

Grad programs ranked in top 100 from World Report

By Austin Lankford / CAMPUS REPORTER | April 3

The U.S. News and World Report recently ranked several of Auburn's graduate programs in the top 100 in the country.

Former Miss AU launches Food Desert 5K

By Jessa Pease/ WRITER | April 3

Miss Auburn University 2011 has cooked up an event to fight hunger and bring awareness to her cause while people run the Food Desert 5k on Sunday, April 7, around Auburn's campus.

SGA senate approves Assistant Vice Presidents and other appointments

By Evan Isbill / VOLUNTEER | April 1

Senate met on April 1st to allow for Senate committee reports, to confirm several appointments made by SGA and other organizations on campus, as well as give senators a look at bills that will be coming into Senate in the next week.

Undergraduate Research Board will have an Undergraduate Research Fair

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | March 31

The Student Government Association Undergraduate Research Board has organized the Undergraduate Research Fair.

(From left) Cassandra Gacek, Laura Kennedy, Julie Albrecht and Madeline Irby. (Courtesy of Julie Albrecht)

Remembering Cassandra Gacek

By Nathan Simone / MANAGING EDITOR | March 29

Cassandra Anne Gacek, sophomore in undeclared sciences & math, was found dead at her Toomer Street apartment Thursday, March 28.

Auburn wins Tree Campus USA Designation

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | March 28

For the fourth time, Auburn University has won the Tree Campus USA designation from the Arbor Day foundation.

Forrest Cortes, left, senior in biomedical sciences and Brandon Patterson, a graduate student, are in a committed relationship. (Courtesy of Forrest Cortes)

Gay marriage raises student debate

By Austin Lankford / CAMPUS REPORTER | March 28

The Supreme Court began hearing arguments concerning same-sex marriage Tuesday, March 26. For some, this is a step closer to equality and others a step further away from tradition.

Auburn under the accreditation magnifying glass

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | March 27

Peer evaluators from other universities are on campus from March 25-28 to evaluate Auburn's compliance with the accreditation standards of the SACS Commission on Colleges.

Campus sexual assault report falsified

By Staff Report | March 26

A sexual assault reported near campus Tuesday, March 19, was falsified, according to Auburn Police.

ePortfolio Project provides innovation for the future

By Eva Woghiren / WRITER | March 24

The new ePortfolio project on Auburn's campus is highly designed and individually managed website that helps students organize and display their course work online for future employers to easily access.

Sarah Mitchell, freshman in health service administration, enjoys the
delicious pancakes at Flap Jack Fest held Thursday, March 7. (Katherine McCahey / Assistant Photo Editor)

Counselors flip pancakes for scholarships

By Jordan Dale / WRITER | March 21

The 14th annual Flapjack Fest and Silent Auction took place Thursday, March 7 at the Foy Hall Food Court from 6-8 p.m.

Campus Bellhops serve Auburn

By Eva Woghiren / WRITER | March 21

Cameron Doody and Stephen Vlahos, two Auburn alumni, have put an end to every college students' moving day hassle.

Senator Tom Whatley speaks to College Republicans

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | March 21

The Auburn University College Republicans held a meeting Tuesday March 5, where state Sen. Tom Whatley and Adam Thompson, deputy chief of staff to the Secretary of State in Montgomery, came to speak.

Four directors appointed to Foundation Board

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | March 21

The Auburn University Foundation, which receives charitable contributions that are given to Auburn University and Auburn University Montgomery, has appointed four new directors to its board and selected a new board chair.

Big effort for BIG Event

March 21

Sweat, dirt, hard labor and smiles. All of these things are important elements of Auburn's BIG Event.