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UPC announces spring concert lineup

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | March 28

The show, titled Auburn Airwaves, will feature Needtobreathe, Young the Giant and Ben Rector.

Philosophy club will perform Plato's early dialogues

By Hope Burleson / WRITER | March 27

The Auburn University Philosophy Club will be performing excerpts from two of Plato's early dialogues, the Apology and the Phaedo, March 28 at 5 p.m. at The Gnu's Room.

Toomer's Oaks have recently shown foliage growth that does not exhibit effects of herbicide. While this does not mean the trees will definitely survive, the new growth is encouraging to the community's efforts to save the trees. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Signs of life

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | March 22

The changing of the season has brought new hope to the oaks residing at Toomer's Corner.

President Gogue makes smoking ban final

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | March 22

An issue that flamed up more than a year ago is nearly resolved, and that's not just blowing smoke.

Francis Robicheaux, professor of theoretical atomic physics, works with international researchers on antimatter studies at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Researchers participate in international study

By Bradley Roberts / WRITER | March 22

Auburn researchers, in collaboration with the Antihydrogen Laser Physics Apparatus team in Geneva, Switzerland, are helping make breakthroughs in the study of antimatter material and its properties.

Until the new application is released, students must check buyback prices by having their textbooks scanned at the bookstore. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Bookstore creates big changes to textbook services

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | March 22

The Auburn University bookstore is on the verge of some big changes.

Art faculty allowed chance to show off at museum exhibit

By Rachel Cooper / WRITER | March 22

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is presenting a diverse collection of ceramics, drawings, paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures and videos by the studio art faculty at Auburn.

Best Buddies strives to decrease 'r-word' use

By Lane Jones / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | March 22

The word "retarded" has gone from a clinical term to a word of derision.

New Media Club brings Adult Swim carnival to campus

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

Auburn's New Media Club will host Adult Swim, Superfly Marketing and Electronic Arts for the Adult Swim Carnival Tour.

History professor juggles writing, teaching and community service

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 22

David Carter has found time to write a book and serve his community, all while teaching history.

Big Event plans come to fruition

By Lane Jones / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | March 22

Something big is coming.This year's Big Event, sponsored by Student Government Association and taking place Saturday, boasts record numbers of volunteers and jobsites.

Travel With Care 2012 kicks off Monday

By Hope Burleson / WRITER | March 19

Auburn will launch its 2012 Travel With Care campaign Monday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m. on Samford Lawn.

One month of European culture and cuisine

By Elizabeth Bonner / WRITER | March 13

The students of the nutrition and food science study tour are gearing up for one month of backpacking through Europ

New central class facility will replace old buildings

By Lane Jones / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | March 8

You still have time to get hopelessly lost in Haley Center before it's replaced.

Clockwise from left: Helen Agha, Ashley Edwards, Audrey Ross and Sierra Canty are starting a program called "The Human Touch" to raise awareness about issues of diversity. They were inspired to start the program after an incident occurred in their dorm. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Closing the door on hate

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | March 8

For four students, what started as a horrifying experience with racism turned into an opportunity to do something good for Auburn's campus.

Auburn's graduate building science team placed second at the Associated Schools of Construction's National Electric Competition, which took place Feb. 8-11. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Building science teams place in national competition

By Abigail O'Brien / WRITER | March 8

Abandoning the usual PowerPoint-assisted coat and tie presentation, one of five Auburn building science teams decided on a more direct approach at the Associated Schools of Construction's National Electric Competition.

Facilities Management asks for input on Campus Master Plan

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 8

Students, staff and alumni now have more of a say in the future of Auburn's campus.

Your view: Driving on campus shouldn't require zone passes

By Ivan Arnold | March 8

Recently I received an email from Don Andrae, the director of Parking Services here at AU.

Professor co-authors free online strategic management textbook

By Sydney Callis / WRITER | March 8

Auburn business professor Dave Ketchen was tired of seeing students drain their bank accounts buying expensive textbooks, so he wrote his own and made it available for free.

Chemical engineering professor Mario Eden, who was born in Denmark, said Auburn was the only place he wanted to teach. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Engineering professor brings bit of Denmark to Auburn

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | March 8

Chemical engineering professor Mario Eden didn't plan on staying in Auburn.