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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.

Crustaceans come to the Plains

By Anna Claire Conrad / STAFF WRITER | September 15

Coastal cuisine is coming to town.

Webcams offer new look at campus

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | September 15

Someone's got their eye on you.

A group of singers leads protestors in "This Land is Your Land" at a protest against the new immigration law. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Locals hold protest, vigil against House Bill 56

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | September 8

Some held umbrellas. Some held signs. But they all held one thing in common--a view in opposition to House Bill 56.

Christie Leigh tailgates with the Tiger Paws at last year's game against Georgia. (CONTRIBUTED / Tyler Glick, publicist for Christie Leigh)

Author's tour stops on Plains

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | September 8

The wonders and rigors of SEC football are laid bare in Christie Leigh's new book "Gridiron Belles."

Professor brings Italy to life

By Anna Claire Conrad / STAFF WRITER | September 8

There's a new professor on campus who has brought a little piece of Italy with her to the Plains.

Aubie pals around with students in the Student Center, keeping in touch with fans in his signature laid-back style. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Aubie joins best mascot race

By Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | September 8

Auburn is once again in the running for national recognition.

Bookstore announces winner of annual spirit video contest

By Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR | September 8

A 75-second scene won Brock Hanson, junior in radio, television and film, a pair of season football tickets from the Auburn University Bookstore.

Sustainability prime interest for proactive campus talks

By Shanetta Pindleton / STAFF WRITER | September 8

Campus Conversations, formerly known as the Green Lunch Series, kicked off Wednesday in the Student Center.

UPC unleashes music discord

By Bianca Seward / WRITER | September 8

Local bands compete for prize money at Battle of the Bands.