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Braxton Tanner performs as Miss Joan Oulett Wolfe. (emily Adams / photo editor)

The full Spectrum of gender bending

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | April 21

Elaborate dresses, big hair and colorful makeup are not typical weapons in the fight for equality, but they were in full force Saturday night in the Student Center ballroom.

The girl behind the Miss Auburn title

By Blakeley Sisk / WRITER | April 16

From T-shirt colors to billboards and election rules, Meha Jha and Millie Harrison's campaign staff know how to run a Miss Auburn campaign.Jha, sophomore in chemical engineering, was Millie Harrison's Miss Auburn campaign manager, so she knows what goes into every detail of becoming Miss Auburn.Jha and Harrison had a campaign staff of approximately 300 people."I was behind the scenes taking all the stress on, and you know that everything you do is for this person, and it's because you love them," Jha said.Although many students see campaigning as only a week long process, planning began immediately after callouts in November.Harrison asked Jha to be her campaign manager after callouts.

Emily Brennan, junior in animal science and president of Auburn's rowing team, was awarded the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, a National Prestigious Scholarship. (Maria iampietro / associate photo editor)

Winning the Goldwater

By Alexandria Smith / WRITER | April 14

Animal science junior wins prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

Dorm visitation survey revised

By Chelsea Harvey / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | April 14

Dorm visitation hours may soon get a makeover, thanks to recent student interest in the policy.A survey was released by Housing and Residence Life last week via email to on-campus students, asking for their input on visitation policy.

Michelle Knowles, Brittney Holmes and Dori Dobbs react after Alpha Gamma Delta won its third straight Greek Sing. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

And that's how winning is done

By Eric Austin / MANAGING EDITOR | April 14

Alpha Gamma Delta won its third Greek Sing title. What did it take?

Ophelia and Laertes banter back and forth about Hamlet's affections for Ophelia. (Christen Harned / Assistant Photo Editor)

Theatre performs 'butchered' take on Hamlet

By Colton Campbell / WRITER | April 14

To butcher, or not to butcher?That was the question for Chris Qualls, who wrote the adaptation and is directing Auburn Theatre's production of "99-Minute Butchered Rock & Roll Boombox Hamlet."

David Sutton, professor of communication, is known for being the funniest professor in his department. (Emily Adams / photo editor)

Professor valued for sense of humor

By Blakeley Sisk / WRITER | April 14

David Sutton may be a failed rose gardener, but he always knows how to make his students laugh.

Trash turned treasure sashays down the runway

By Miranda Dollarhide / Intrigue Editor | April 14

Aluminum cans, cardboard boxes and plastic bottles may sound like last week's recycling dropoff, but for Sustain-a-Wear contestants, they make an outfit.

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art was awarded Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club for increasing Auburn's artistic culture. The JCSM is the only university art museum in the state. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Rotary Club recognizes museum's excellence

By Ellen Weathers / WRITER | April 14

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art has splashed color onto Auburn's cultural canvas since its opening in 2003.This year, the Auburn Rotary Club chose the JCSM as its Citizen of the Year.

Nathan Warner, junior in ecological engineering, was awarded the Morris K. and Stewart L. Udall scholarship. (Rebekah Weaver / Assistant Photo Editor)

Going green pays off

By Madeline Hall / WRITER | April 14

After a year of perfecting his application, hours of dedicated research and serving in several leadership roles, Nathan Warner was selected for a $5,000 Morris K. and Stewart L. Udall Scholarship for Excellence in National Environmental Policy.

Generation Auburn provides a different kind of worship

By Colton Campbell / WRITER | April 13

Eric Savage had a vision--he wanted to help students with issues in a new way, apart from the usual campus ministries, church organizations and adult counseling services.Savage, freshman in entrepreneurship, said he realized this vision last semester and ended up as a founding member of Generation Auburn."It's by students, for students, and I think that's the best thing it has going for it," said Taylor Salter, freshman in business.The group has not reached out for any adult help so far, and the founders said they plan on keeping it that way."It's different coming to an adult with a problem you have than coming to someone who is your own age," Salter said.Generation Auburn offers not only spiritual guidance, but emotional as well."If you got broken up with or someone in your family passes away, you aren't just sitting in your dorm room alone," Savage said.

IFC sobers up summer rush

By Colton Campbell / WRITER | April 7

Auburn's Interfraternity Council is taking steps to make all recruitment events held by Auburn's fraternities completely alcohol-free.

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.