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Piccolo celebrates second birthday

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS WRITER | August 26

It's time to celebrate, but this birthday party doesn't involve a cone-shaped hat or a noise-maker.

Resident assistants work to improve residence life

By Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT INTRIGUE EDITOR | August 26

Dorm resident assistants are beginning to show residents what it means to be involved.With the first week of classes in the books, RAs are scheduling events at each of the dorms on campus.

Think before you snack to stay fit in school

By Kristen Oliver / WRITER | August 26

Food choices on campus and busy student schedules can make staying healthy during the college years challenging for many students. The good news is it's not impossible.

Professor's global travels lend flavor to classroom

By Melody Kitchens / WRITER | August 25

Known by his white beard and bowtie, James Norwood, professor of geography, brings military experience and global perspective to the classroom.

Talent show unleashes motley of hidden gifts

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | August 25

Some performers are more than meets the eye.

Career Center calls student trendsetters

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | August 25

Auburn's Career Center has arranged a high-dollar deal with Dillard's to help students find the best way to present themselves in an interview.

Rehabilitated raptors to fly free

By Anna Claire Conrad / STAFF WRITER | August 25

The Southeastern Raptor Center's release of broad-winged hawks at Kiesel Park signals a new lease on life for a portion of the more than 200 birds the center takes in annually.

UPC invites performers to mingle and entertain peers

By Anna Claire Conrad / STAFF WRITER | August 25

The University Program Council is giving students a chance to show off.

Internship offers inside look at national politics

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | August 25

An increasingly popular summer internship may be giving students not only job experience, but also an inside look at national political issues.

Beat the dog days of summer with Woofstock

By Megan Smith / WRITER | August 25

It's going to be a hot, sweaty day at the park, but man's best friend will be having a tail-wagging good time.

It's time for your close-up

By Anna Claire Conrad / STAFF WRITER | August 25

Running a red light will soon be more noticeable when Opelika installs red-light cameras at select intersections.

JDCAC features 'Mystic' art

By Sloane Hudson / WRITER | August 25

"If we went by any other name, would it have grabbed your attention?" asked Gail Langley, the founding member of the Mystic Order of East Alabama Fiction Writers.

Funds needed for firefighting

By Natalie Yarid / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | August 25

Safety may come at a higher price for some in 2012.

Opelika's Event Center Downtown brews up a good time

By Nick Bowman / WRITER | August 25

Prepare to booze up and bust a button at Opelika's second BBQ & Brewfest.

Musician makes Gnu's

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | August 25

Gnu's Room lounge features acoustic concert.

College of Business makes 'Forbes' list

By Graham Carr/ WRITER | August 25

The Auburn University College of Business ranked 58th in "Forbes" magazine's 2011 survey of top business schools. The ranking is an improvement from 64th in "Forbes'" 2009 survey.

People of the Plains

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | August 25

When it comes to cutting hair, frilly salons aren't the only way to go--not the way one local barber sees it.

Summer construction wraps to prepare for new semester

By Jake Winfrey / WRITER | August 18

Campus construction has been widespread this semester, but look for things to get a little better in the fall.