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College of Liberal Arts hosts Maya Angelou for upcoming lecture

By Corey Arwood / WRITER | October 24

From skimping, pimping and cable-car driving to reciting her poetry at a presidential inauguration, Maya Angelou is not considered a mere success story. She is said to be a Renaissance woman, and she's coming to Auburn.

Aaron Martin stiff-arms his way through the Texas A&M squad in a fall sevens tournament. (Courtesy of Dillon Rheuby)

Rugby team improves, prepares with fall tune-ups

By John Burns / SPORTS WRITER | October 24

While rugby may not be the most popular sport in Auburn, the Auburn University Rugby Club has been a staple on the Plains since 1973.

The write way: Auburn Writers Conference brings literary minds together

By Chandler Jones / WRITER | October 22

The right brain rejoiced for writers at the Auburn Writers Conference last weekend when the regional literary community gathered in a warm and open exchange of writing communication.

Business competition jump-starts student entrepreneurs

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | October 22

Auburn's Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club is bringing accessibility and structure to students with business ideas.

Medical college could decrease training quality

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | October 21

Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association has voiced concerns about Auburn's new medical school through a letter to President Jay Gogue and Gov. Robert Bentley.

Breast cancer survivor Melanie Knause will speak at the All In, All Pink event. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

All In, All Pink event promotes cancer awareness

October 20

In the height of breast cancer awareness month, the Auburn family will be coming together Saturday, Oct. 20 on the AU Student Center green space from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for the All In, All Pink breast cancer awareness event.

Harriette Huggins and Elaine Prust of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) guard one entrance of the Haley Center. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Mistaken kitchen fire prompts evacuation of Haley Center

By Hayley Blair / Campus Editor | October 19

Class was interrupted in the Haley Center Friday afternoon when firefighters investigated a possible kitchen fire.

Dr. Ainsley Carry, Vice President of Student Affairs, spoke about hunger and the Committee of 19.

'Committee of 19' holds fundraiser for East Alabama Food Bank

By Chandler Jones / WRITER | October 19

Next time you go up for seconds, consider the people who have yet to have firsts. This was the premise of Hunger Week's Empty Bowls Banquet, held Tuesday, Oct. 16.

Zack St. Clair, freshman in political science, poses a question to the panel. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Alabama legislators visit Auburn University

By Annie Faulk / WRITER | October 18

Five Alabama legislators spoke on higher education, legislative processes and the economy in a panel sponsored by an SGA event called Capitol on the Plains.

Gibson will be performing at the Sundilla music series this season. (Courtesy of Susan Gibson)

Songwriter explores her own 'Wide Open Spaces' as a solo act

By Caitlin Wagenseil / WRITER | October 17

The Dixie Chicks can attest to songwriter Susan Gibson's talent.

Army ROT C cadets found an extra-large uniform for Aubie during a special combat lab. During the lab, cadets practiced with grenades and claymores donated by Fort Benning. (Courtesy of the AROTC)

Army ROTC training labs simulate real-life combat

By Hayley Blair / Campus Editor | October 16

G.I. Jobs magazine has recently named Auburn one of the top military-friendly schools in the nation.

Conquer midterm season with tips from Health and Wellness

By Anna Beth Jager / INTRIGUE REPORTER | October 15

It's midterm season, and Health Promotion and Wellness Services on Auburn's campus have a few different ways Auburn students can stay healthy and stress-free during midterms.

OLLI brownbaggers chat over lunch on Cuban Missile Crisis

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY REPORTER | October 14

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn University, or OLLI at Auburn, is looking back to a time when tensions were high and the threat of nuclear war hung over the head of all Americans.

Fullback Jay Prosch said quarterback Kiehl Frazier is still considered a leader despite his poor play due to the nature of his position. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Leadership woes add to struggles

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | October 13

Say what you will about the 2012 Auburn Tigers, but at the end of the day, this season will be de\0x93fined by those that put the team on their backs and exemplify what it means to be hard workers.

Harris Center donated, provides outreach research, internships

By Chandler Jones / WRITER | October 12

Auburn University received the grand donation of the Harris Early Learning Center in Birmingham to fund outreach research and student internship possibilities for the College of Human Sciences.

Zeta Tau Alpha sorority illuminated the hearts of attendees along with various spots in Auburn's campus Thursday, Oct. 4 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Cater Hall turns pink for breast cancer awareness

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | October 11

Zeta Tau Alpha sorority illuminated the hearts of attendees along with various spots in Auburn's campus Thursday, Oct. 4 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Capitol on the Plains

By Hayley Blair / Campus Editor | October 10

SGA will host a panel of five Alabama state legislators, who will address issues pertinent to Auburn students. Admission is free, and time for questions and discussion will follow.

Aubie the Tiger pets Max, a 1-year-old English bulldog owned by Bobbie Hackett, at Woofstock, a charity event held by the Lee County Humane Society, at Kiesel Park Saturday, Sept. 29. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Every dog has its day at Woofstock festival

By Corey Arwood / WRITER | October 9

The Lee County Humane Society's Woofstock turned 84 in dog years Saturday, Sept. 29, with 2012 being its 12th year at Kiesel Park promoting the peace, love and spaying or neutering of all K-9 kind.

Auburn Police and the Auburn University chapters of the National Community Pharmacists Association and Kappa Psi, a pharmacy fraternity, collected prescription medication from people looking to dispose of it in an effort to prevent crimes related to prescription drugs. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Crimestoppers: Auburn Police and Auburn pharmacy students work to stop prescription drug crimes

By Rebecca Croomes / Photo Editor | October 8

On Sept. 29, the Auburn Police and Auburn University pharmacy students collected prescription medications for proper disposal.

Bianca Sierra scores on a penalty kick to spark Auburn's comeback victory over South Carolina Friday, Sept. 28. Down 2-0, Freshman Alexa Allen drew a foul inside the box and Sierra converted in the 35th minute, and Auburn would go on to win 4-2. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Auburn defeats Gamecocks and Ole Miss, moves to second in SEC West

By Taylor Grafft / WRITER | October 7

The Auburn women's soccer team added two conference wins Sept. 28 and Sept. 30, winning 4-2 vs. South Carolina and 1-0 vs. Ole Miss.