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Auburn to host 40th Annual Alabama Political Science Association Meeting

By Rachel Cooper / WRITER | March 29

This weekend Auburn's campus has the honor of being the location for the 40th annual Alabama Political Science Association Meeting.

Earth Fest brings tunes to campus

By Lane Jones / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | March 29

From Woodstock to Lollapalooza, outdoor music festivals are a rite of passage for college students.

Allison Chandler, IT specialist, takes a look at the computer of Tyler Claxton, junior in forestry. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

OIT, SGA team up to evaluate performance

By Bradley Roberts / WRITER | March 29

Technology is ever changing, and with those changes comes room for improvement

Curtis Bird, professor of pathobiology, works on cancer research in the veterinary school. The school currently works mostly with breast and melanoma cancers. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Research initiative works toward cancer treatments

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | March 29

In Auburn's College of Veterinary Medicine, a new initiative is making headway in cancer research.

UPC utilizes budget for variety of campus events

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | March 29

University Program Council works with this year's budget increase of $31,107 to create diverse activities for Auburn students.

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.