Campus

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.

SGA, city of Auburn work to improve Magnolia Avenue

By Miranda Dollarhide / EDITOR | September 1

After years of wear and tear, Magnolia Avenue is finally getting its long-overdue facelift.

Auburn's Bass Sports Club reels in number one ranking

By Sloane Hudson / WRITER | September 1

Mercury College Bass Anglers Sport fishing Society ranked Auburn University's Bass Sports Club no. 1 in the nation.

Cullars Rotation is the second-oldest cotton experiment in the world. The oldest cotton research field, Old Rotation, is also a part of the Auburn campus. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Historic research field celebrates hundredth birthday

By Nick Bowman / ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR | September 1

The second-oldest cotton research field in the world has reached a century of continuous experimentation.

Bill Springer, owner of Daylight Donuts, said taking care of customers is high-priority. (Alex Sager / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR)

Doughnut maker succeeds by learning from mistakes

By Bianca Seward / WRITER | September 1

Before the spring of 2009, Bill Springer had never made a doughnut in his life, let alone run a doughnut shop.

Architects create impact on Impact Crater Center

By Elizabeth Bonner / STAFF WRITER | September 1

Auburn University architecture students' designs will inspire the forthcoming Alabama Impact Crater and Science Center.

Hairspray

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | September 1

Where the breakdown of social construct meets hip dance moves, all you need is a whole lot of beauty product to hold it together.

Act of Congress took the stage Friday as part of the Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series at Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 450 Thach Ave. Next in the series will be Smithfield Fair, playing Sept. 23. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

It would take an Act of Congress

By Anna Claire Conrad / STAFF WRITER | September 1

These are no ordinary church bells ringing at the Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church.

Public safety's wish is granted

By Shanetta Pindleton / STAFF WRITER | September 1

Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard secured $20,000 in grants for the Auburn Police and Fire Divisions.

The Lespri Endonptabl, or "The Indomitable Spirit," exhibit at the JCSM is a great resource for students participating in the Auburn Connects! Common Book Program. (CONTRIBUTED)

Haitian art helps make connection

By Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR | September 1

Dancing monkeys and villagers plowing bountiful fields are not the usual images associated with Haiti.

DJ Icky Bob picks individual songs for listeners to enjoy on their headphones at the silent disco. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Dancing to the sound of silence

By Jennifer Leonard / WRITER | September 1

Headphones are the latest bar accessory

Julia Tucker, junior in piano performance and economics, hones her skills on one of the new pianos in a practice room at Goodwin Hall. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

New pianos hit right note

By Megan Smith / WRITER | August 31

Students in the Department of Music are using new keys to play for success. Every major and minor in the program is required to work with pianos, and students now have 19 new pianos to play.

The two installments of the Atlas Black series have been combined into one volume. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Graphic novels provide alternative to traditional textbooks

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | August 31

Comic books aren't just for kids anymore.

Local band covers classic rock

By Melody Kitchens / WRITER | August 27

Ready to jam the night away, The Odettas are set to play tonight at Bourbon Street Bar.

Piccolo will feature specialty cocktails, live music and a new menu for those attending its second birthday. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

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.