Campus

Agroterrorism a concern, but not reason to panic

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 11

Agroterrorism is a threat usually not considered when thinking of conventional terrorism, but John Frank, weapons of mass destruction coordinator for the Mobile field office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, said in his talk Monday evening in the Haley Center that it is something of which the community should be aware.

Summer jobs in the city

By Jenny Steele / WRITER | April 10

The city is advertising part-time job openings for students interested in staying in Auburn for the summer.

Speech pathologist, Auburn alumna helps children through Vanderbilt grant

By Elizabeth Bonner / WRITER | April 9

Kristen Mullins graduated from Auburn in 2007 with a degree in communication disorders. She returned to pursue a graduate degree in speech-language pathology and graduated in 2009. Currently, she works as the project director for the KidTalk Speech project at Vanderbilt University and as a language-speech pathologist at Vanderbilt Hospital.

Plots going quickly in Auburn community gardens

By Brandy Volovecky / WRITER | April 7

The Auburn community gardens are a new way for students, faculty and the local community to grow their own produce, save money and eat healthier.

Campus drop-off locations under review

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 5

After numerous complaints regarding an increase in ticketing on campus, SGA and Parking Services are considering on-campus locations for students to legally be dropped off.

Former engineer finds niche in world of communication

By Austin Lankford / WRITER | April 5

Robert Agne did not aspire to become a college professor, nor was communication his first area of study.

Music students perform to support social justice

By Lane Jones / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | April 5

Four Auburn musicians are breaking chains with Bach.

Campus Update: Progress made on Toomer's Oaks

April 5

The oaks at Toomer's Corner received a sugar boost March 26.

Auburn senior awarded Fulbright Scholarship

By Rachel Cooper / WRITER | April 5

Paul Beren applied to Auburn on a whim and decided to attend when he was offered the Spirit of Auburn Presidential Scholarship, but he did not know his decision to come to Auburn would land him one of the most prestigious national scholarships in the United States.

Alpha Xi Delta lights it up blue

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | April 5

Alpha Xi Delta is bringing autism awareness to Auburn's campus in a bright way.

New information revealed in student's death

By Lane Jones / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | March 29

When Kyle Nixon, an Auburn senior in political science, died unexpectedly last September, the cause of his death was unclear.

Renowned physicist spoke on origin of the universe Tuesday

By Brandy Volovecky / WRITER | March 29

Renowned theoretical physicist and cosmologist Lawrence Krauss spoke about the origin of the universe in a lecture at the Sciences Center Auditorium this Tuesday.

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.