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Students compete to be Auburn's next Top Young Professional

By John Burns / WRITER | June 18

Auburn University makes sure its students are well prepared for life after graduation and outside of The Plains.

The memorial is set up at Ross Square. A candle light vigil is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. on Samford lawn. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Memorial to honor those lost

By Robert E. Lee / EDITOR | June 14

A candle light vigil is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. on Samford lawn.

Francis Aihe said it's in his heart to help people. (Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER)

Former Auburn athletes start relief fund for victims' families

By Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | June 14

Orange Navy is a student pride organization that began in early 2011 with a mission of bringing awareness to the Auburn community by providing financial assistance to students through scholarship.

The Max Morris Field was decorated on May 24 by an honorary, historical marker dedicated to the heroic Max Adams Morris. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Drill field makes history

By Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | June 7

The Max Morris Drill Field holds historical marker

Slade and Katie Ponder, both Auburn alumni, wed on Samford lawn on May 26. (Courtesy of FlipFlopFoto)

War Damn Wedding

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | June 7

First War Eagle Wedding supported by Auburn community

Local outreach program reaches Seoul

By Summer Austin / WRITER | June 7

Twelve Auburn City School teachers and seven Auburn University graduate students are traveling to Korea from May 30 to June 14 for a Global Studies Program.

Cheerleading campers practice their routines in the Auburn Arena. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Campers find the Plains to be perfect campsite

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | June 7

Summer camp is one of the most important times for young people across the nation. With countless options, it can be tough to decide which to attend.

A portion of West Samford Avenue will be closed until July 27, 2012. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Section of Samford Avenue closed, dorm under construction

By Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | June 7

The area between Duncan Drive to South Donahue Drive on Samford Avenue will be temporarily closed until July 27 due to the installation of underground utilities for a new residence hall.

Auburn's building science team won first place at the ABC competition in San Antonio in April. (Contributed)

Building science team victorious in San Antonio

By Nathan Kelly / WRITER | June 7

Auburn's building science program received national attention when its team of six Auburn students won the project management award at the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. competition in San Antonio, Texas in April.

Councilmen Arthur Dowdell and Sheila Eckman listen during last night's meeting. (Courtesy of Rebecca Croomes)

City Council approves budget, give out awards

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | June 6

The Auburn City Council unanimously approved amending the city's biennial budget Tuesday night.

City Council approves budget, give out awards

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | June 6

The Auburn City Council unanimously approved amending the city's biennial budget Tuesday night.

City Council approves budget, give out awards

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | June 6

The Auburn City Council unanimously approved amending the city's biennial budget Tuesday night.

The mail kiosk in the second floor of the Student Center provides the same services as the Auburn Post Office. (TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR)

Mail kiosks now available on campus

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | May 31

The mile and a half trip from Auburn's campus to the U.S. Postal Service office on Opelika Road is now a thing of the past.

Pell limited to two semesters

By Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | May 31

There are two major contributing factors as to why enrollment is on the decline this summer--the lack of Pell Grants and the lack of federally subsidized loans.

Scholarships mend money matters, focus on academics

By Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | May 31

The average scholarship amount awarded at Auburn University is $1,500 per year.

Auburn City Council approved Skybar Cafe for a second-floor bar expansion that will increase capacity by 400-600 people. (Melody Kitchens / MANAGING EDITOR)

Skybar takes the party to the roof

By Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | May 24

Skybar Cafe expansion approved to increase capacity by 400-600.

Lightning strike takes WEGL off air, uses time to improve

By Anna Claire Conrad | Copy Editor | May 24

Auburn's student-run radio station, WEGL 91.1 FM, was forced to take a brief hiatus due to a lightning strike two weeks ago.

Economics professor receives Final Lecture Award

By Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | May 24

After more than a decade of teaching, students elected Kentucky native, former Auburn graduate student, and current economics professor, Macy Finck as this year's final lecturer.

SACS to review accreditation, will be completed in December 2013

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | May 24

Every ten years schools must go through an accreditation process, and the accreditation process is a rigorous one.

Facilities summer budget at $300 million, 86 projects

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | May 24

Year-round construction on campus has become the "norm" to Auburn students, with the majority of it occurring during the summer months.