Campus

'TIS THE SEASON

By Derek Lacey / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | December 2

Samford Lawn will once again be illuminated with holiday cheer

Auburn Arena will host the admission-free Fan Day on Sunday, August 12 from 2-4 p.m.

First class set to graduate in new arena

By Rachel Shirey / WRITER | December 2

As graduation approaches, students are scrambling to tie loose ends and prepare themselves for the real world.

Kannika Hanel, head of the food line at Chef's Table, has become a friendly addition to the popular Student Center restaurant. (Maria Iampietro / Associate Photo Editor)

Serving food with smiles on the side

By Anna Claire Conrad / WRITER | December 2

Kannika Hanel's journey around the world has landed her behind the counter of the on-campus dining hot spot, Chef's Table.

Undefeated season cures economic woes

By Brent Godwin / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | December 2

Local stores have found a cure for poor sales in a weak economy--an undefeated season."We've seen a lot of people buying despite the bad economic times," said Trey Johnston of J&M bookstore.

Campus workers adjust to a student environment without students

By Chelsea Harvey / STAFF WRITER | December 2

Although most University services shut down during Thanksgiving break and winter break, some departments such as the bookstore and library remain open for at least some of the break, but often with new hours.

An array of fine vodkas awaits the class, with tasting glasses ready and laid out for the class. (Charlie Timberlake / assistant photo editor)

Respect the sauce: class of the week

By Jeremy Gerrard / WRITER | December 2

While some students may unofficially major in beverage appreciation while at college, Auburn offers an actual class in the subject.

As most students head home for the holidays, international students find alternatives

By Abby Townson / WRITER | December 2

With the holidays beginning, most students are packing their bags and preparing to head home. For international students, however, going home for the break is not always an option.

Two fewer days, but no fall break

By Brent Godwin / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | November 18

By the time Thanksgiving break rolls around, Auburn students will have been in the classroom for almost 70 days.Auburn's semesters have historically been 75 days long, but were shortened to 73 last year.

AP member Corsavius Jackson does a backflip after planting one foot on the wall outside the RBD Library parking deck. Auburn Parkour meets Sundays for one of its tri-weekly training sessions on campus. (Derek Lacey / Associate Campus editor)

Taking the Leap

November 18

Testing the limits of human effort and agility, the Auburn Parkour Club does whatever it can to get from point A to point B with as much style and speed as possible

Mexico abroad program comes to indefinite end

By Jake Cole / WRITER | November 18

Students hoping to improve their Spanish no longer have the opportunity to study abroad south of the border in neighboring Mexico.

James and Kelly show off their marriage license. (Emily Adams/PHOTO EDITOR)

The loveliest wedding on the Plains

By Emily Adams / Photo Editor | November 18

Kelly and James Reed gave new meaning to the phrase "All In" before the Georgia game Saturday, turning their tailgate into an Auburn-themed wedding.

SGA: A review of the Sasser reign

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | November 18

The Student Government Association's motto is "Serving and promoting the individual student; unifying all that is Auburn."

Tom Eden, SAE alumnus and former Auburn cheerleader, stands with his family at the SAE house for the dedication of the dining hall in his honor. (Charlie Timberlake / assistant photo editor)

SAE honors alumnus with dining hall

By Katie Brown / WRITER | November 18

Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity named its dining hall Saturday in honor of Tom Eden, former Auburn head cheerleader in 1949 and dedicated alumnus.

Randall Kaemmerer, senior in art, and Jennifer Thai, junior in graphic design, enjoy coffee and a snack at Magnolia Coffee and Tea Co. The shop offers locally roasted coffee. (Maria Iampietro / Assistant Photo Editor)

New cafe wakes up campus

By Mackenzie Cogle / WRITER | November 18

Magnolia Coffee & Tea Co. brings big flavor to small-town Auburn

Student Center In Review

By Brent Godwin / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | November 11

After two years, the Student Center's expandingversatility receives recognition as a hub of student life

Alexis Janosik, Ph.D. student in marine biology, shows visitors marine creatures in jars in the new climate change laboratory. (Maria Iampietro / Assistant Photo Editor)

New lab addresses climate change

By Abby Townson / WRITER | November 11

The biological sciences department of the College of Science and Mathematics dedicated the new Molette Environmental and Climate Change Laboratory Friday.

John and the Conners perform an original song at UPC's Open Mic Night Thursday at the AUSC Starbucks. (Derek Lacey / Associate campus editor)

Mic Night brings out the Bohemians

November 11

UPC's Open Mic Night brought the talented of Auburn's student population out of the woodwork, as aspiring bands, comedians, poets and even magicians took advantage of the free stage time.

MBA program rank climbs

By Courtney Smith / WRITER | November 11

Business program receives highestranking yet in Financial Times score

Valentin Abe, Auburn alum, implements fish farms in Haiti. (Elaine Busby / assistant photo editor)

Helping Haiti: Auburn alum uses fisheries to feed

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | November 11

Something was a little fishy about the E.T. York Distinguished Lecturer on Thursday--but not in a suspicious way.

Spain program shifts its focus

By Sara Weeks / WRITER | November 11

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literature has announced that it is revamping one of its most popular summer abroad programs.