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ESPN creator visits Auburn

By Liz Conn / MANAGING EDITOR | September 29

Bill Rasmussen was told his idea was "television suicide." Thirty years later, his idea stands as the most-aired program in television history.

Alabama receives public safety grant

By Jaimen Perez / WRITER | September 29

Law enforcement will not be letting down its guard on the roads.

Volunteers and Brave Heart participants break out of their usual routine at a dance session at the Opelika Sportsplex. (CONTRIBUTED)

Brave hearts change lives, bring people together

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | September 29

"Expressions of a Brave Heart," started by social work professor Angie Burque, was created to allow people with disabilities a chance to express themselves through the arts, but it has become an outlet for Auburn students to show their compassion to those in need as well.

Professors help wounded veterans get back on feet

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | September 29

Some professors take serving the country to a new level.

Professors Paul Holley (left) and Joshua Emig started the joint graduate program linking the schools of building science and architecture. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Building talent earns award

By Elizabeth Bonner / STAFF WRITER | September 29

The College of Architecture, Design and Construction's efforts to raise a new generation of architects haven't gone unnoticed.

Fans throw their hands up to the sounds of Girl Talk Thursday for UPC's fall concert. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Students talk Girl Talk

By Sloane Hudson / WRITER | September 29

Neon hats and glow sticks filled the Auburn Arena as 5,000-plus students attended University Program Coucil's fall concert featuring Girl Talk with special guest Lupe Fiasco.

Have you HeAUrd that?

By Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | September 29

The Student Government Association passed a $4,000 motion Monday night to design the new student feedback system "HeAUrd That."

Writers stir myth, mystery

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | September 29

The Auburn Writers Conference, to be held Oct. 7-8, has been in the works for more than a year and promises to be as magical as the myths and hauntings that make up this year's theme.

CNN's 9/11 memorial project hits close to home

By Shanetta Pendleton / STAFF WRITER | September 29

Associate professor of art Zdenko Krtic was one of 23 artists commissioned by CNN to submit a piece of art for its project, "9/11 Ripple: Ten Years Later."

Professor Jennifer Collins sports a tattoo sharing the title of her novel, "Homegirl!" (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Milwaukee's best inspires Auburn

By Nick Bowman / OPINIONS EDITOR | September 29

Jennifer Collins is a walking, talking, writing contradiction.She's the daughter of an accountant and a banker who majored in English and a former resident of Milwaukee who can't stand most of the city's beer.

Leonardo Maurelli, chef at Ariccia, will use fresh herbs from a garden at the Auburn Hotel and Dixon Conference Center to prepare dishes for Oktoberfest. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Cheers to Oktoberfest

By Shanetta Pendleton / STAFF WRITER | September 29

Life may not be all beer and Skittles, but it will be all beer and gourmet food at the Hotel at Auburn University Friday.

Rolling to the future

By Graham Carr/ WRITER | September 22

The sounds of bikes pedaling, brakes squeaking and tires spinning may be more prevalent in Auburn soon.

Stress can lead to an unhealthy diet

By Kristen Oliver / WRITER | September 22

Between school, work and having a social life, college can be stressful.

Online course evaluation system saves class time, money

By Elizabeth Bonner / STAFF WRITER | September 22

Say goodbye to scantrons--at least when it comes to course evaluations.

Freshmen break academic record

By Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | September 22

Freshmen are giving Auburn a new reputation.

The cost of the new Center for Aquatic Research Management was mitigated by funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

New $9 million-plus aquatic research center swims into town

By Anna Claire Conrad / STAFF WRITER | September 22

Schools of fish and researchers are expected to swarm the new Auburn University Center for Aquatic Research Management.

Student engineers show off fun, engaging talents

By Elizabeth Bonner / STAFF WRITER | September 22

Put down your protractors, the second-annual talent show sponsored by the National Society of Black Engineers is here.

Air Force ROTC lends helping hands throughout community

By Kristen Oliver / WRITER | September 15

During the Air Force ROTC leadership lab Thursday, the entire corps will be working to reingnite their community efforts.

Swingers welcome

By Elizabeth Bonner / STAFF WRITER | September 15

University Program Council plans to kick off fall family weekend with its annual evening of dinner and dancing.

Cade Cannon, professor of anthropology, uses his experiences with alternative religions and beliefs to teach his students to have open minds. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Professor's study of 'UFO religion' helps him stand out in classroom

By Anna Claire Conrad / STAFF WRITER | September 15

One of Auburn's newest professors has brought a universal perspective to his classroom. His work deals with UFOs.