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Joseph Kicklighter, history professor, merges comedy and history to engage students. (Maria Iampietro / Associate Photo Editor)

Professor uses comedy to spark student interest

By Ellen Weathers / WRITER | April 7

After teaching ninth-grade history for three years, Joseph Kicklighter said Auburn saved him.

Student-run service offers career advice to other students

By Miranda Dollarhide / Intrigue Editor | April 7

When Millie Harrison, junior in communication, made Miss Auburn's top five, she was determined to find a way to give back.

Ed Williams, professor of journalism, was recognized by the University of Alabama as an outstanding alumnus. (Emily Adams / photo editor)

Professor honored by Bama

By Blakeley Sisk / WRITER | April 7

Ed Williams, professor of journalism, has mentored and helped journalism students reach their highest potential for 28 years.

Constance Relihan, professor and associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Liberal Arts, was appointed the new associate provost for undergraduate studies. (Rebekah weaver / assistant photo editor)

Relihan poised to take associate provost position

By Annie Faulk / STAFF WRITER | April 7

Constance Relihan had to use her background in Shakespeare recently, deciding to be or not to be associate provost for academic affairs.

Lecture explores health topics

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | April 7

Next week, graduate students will have a chance to experience the concerns of the United States Surgeon General for themselves.

Participants wade through mud at Saturday's Mud Run. (christen Harned / assistant photo editor)

Getting muddy

By Alexandria Smith / WRITER | April 7

Waking up early in the morning to run through mud pits dotted with obstacle courses may not sound like the ideal weekend, but the thought seemed to be catching on at Auburn April 2.

Animal nutrition center to feature new methods

By Madeline Hall / WRITER | April 7

Agricultural research and teaching methods will be revolutionized with the opening of the new poultry and animal nutrition center.

$"Light shelves" on the exterior of the Miller Gorrie Building Science Center demonstrate one way the building strives for sustainability. The shelves help refract a maximum amount of light into the building and regulate the amount of heat entering the building. (Rebekah Weaver / Assistant Photo Editor)$

Environmental construction earns green certification

By Chelsea Harvey / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | April 7

Several buildings on campus take "going green" to a new level.

Rodeo spikes prices

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | April 7

The Alpha Psi Rodeo, a spring tradition that has rounded up students since 1965, has undergone several changes for Saturday.

Professor earns more than $2 million in grants

By Madeline Hall / WRITER | March 31

Pinecones of various sizes lie in piles, and paintings of trees and waterfalls adorn the walls of Lisa Samuelson's office.

IFC shows Greek leaders how to throw a 'party done right'

By Annie Faulk / STAFF WRITER | March 31

The Interfraternity Council will host a party March 31 that follows "the rules."

Warning: Big Brother may be watching

By Miranda Dollarhide / Intrigue Editor | March 31

Placed at undisclosed locations around campus, security cameras are the eyes of the Auburn University Department of Public Safety and Security.

Participants in the 2010 Hunger March, led by the Committee of 19, stretch to prepare for their first day of walking. (Contributed)

March mixes politics and service

By Derek Lacey / CAMPUS EDITOR | March 31

ContributedParticipants in the 2010 Hunger March, led by the Committee of 19, stretch to prepare for their first day of walking.

Kenneth Walters, retired philosophy professor, listens to Amanda Claire Rives, junior in graphic design and class member, explain one of the pieces in the exhibit. (Christen Harned / Assistant Photo Editor)

Day care, food bank benefit from community art class

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | March 31

Although the new class is barely a semester old, the Art and Community class in the art department has already made a positive impact on the community.

Facebook unlocks the science of love

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | March 31

Love is in the air around the Relationship Research Lab, and now the love has gone online.

Campaign brings donations home

By Blakeley Sisk / WRITER | March 31

Last year, more than 700 students gave about $13,000 in donations to the Student Giving Campaign, and this year's campaign is looking to raise even more money.

Artifacts and memorabilia left at Toomer's Corner after the trees were poisoned are on display in the Special Collections and Archives section of Ralph Brown Draughon library. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Roots run deep in Toomer's artifacts collection

By Blakeley Sisk / WRITER | March 31

When fans across the nation left decorated toilet paper rolls, gifts and flowers at the base of the poisoned Toomer's oaks last month, they weren't aware those gifts would become part of a timeless collection.

Autism and animals: Temple Grandin speaks

By Colton Campbell / WRITER | March 31

After being recognized at several Hollywood award shows for a movie based on her life, Temple Grandin, renowned agricultural scientist, will visit Auburn Thursday.

Graduate programs rank high in nationwide report

By Annie Faulk / STAFF WRITER | March 31

Auburn's graduate programs in business, education, engineering and public administration were ranked among the top sixth in the nation March 15.

Mary Ellen Mazey speaks at Bowling Green State University after being named the next president. (Craig Bell / Photography Director BGSU)

Bowling Green bound

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | March 24

Auburn provost named president of BGSU