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Faculty members keep more than their day jobs

By Alexandria Smith / WRITER | March 10

They can be seen grading papers for English composition, dissecting owl pellets for biology lab or solving equations in calculus, but students rarely see their professors as a lead guitarist or singer of a band.

Facebook app targets professionals

By Kelly Nicastro / WRITER | March 10

With just a click of the mouse, students have the opportunity to intern at Google, Nike, Disney, Warner Bros. and 20 other companies in The Ultimate Internship Contest, sponsored by BranchOut.

OIT gets a new home

By Victoria Rodgers / WRITER | March 10

The Office of Information Technology will have a new home this month. OIT has moved to a new building at 300 Lem Morrison Drive and will consolidate from nine different offices formerly located in Parker Hall, Telecom Building, Dunstan Hall, Property Services and the L Building.

GRE omits whole sections, improves assessment scores

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | March 10

College seniors looking to go to graduate school may be in luck.A revised version of the Graduate Record Examination, featuring changes in content and format, will be launched Aug. 1.

Outreach organization transforms parking lot

By Alison McFerrin / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | March 10

One campus group is putting the park in parking lot.Civic Engagement in the Built Environment is creating a green space for the East Alabama Mental Health Center.

'The gay preacher' sparks free speech discussion on campus

By Eric Austin / MANAGING EDITOR | March 10

Two weeks ago, onlookers watched a student and a preacher viciously shout Bible verses at one another.

Chadwick named program director

By Annie Faulk / WRITER | March 10

Associate professor Nanette Chadwick was named the new director of academic sustainability by Mary Ellen Mazey, Auburn University provost.

Class focuses on maximum 'breeding value'

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | March 10

Daryl Kuhlers' Animal Breeding class combines genetics and statistics to examine the genetic improvement of animals through breeding.

Wednesdays mark Tiger Dining birthday parties

By Jordan Dale / WRITER | March 10

She was startled when she noticed a crowd had formed around her. Inching forward, they began to chant in low tones. The crowded restaurant fell silent as the song took form with unmistakable clarity.

Study abroad program ventures to Vienna, Austria

By Morgan McKean / WRITER | March 3

For five weeks, Kathryn Johnson, senior in radio, television and film, and her friend shared a bathroom with a family they didn't know in Vienna, Austria.They were unfamiliar with the family's native language and historic city.

Interfraternity Council impresses at conference with seven awards

By Derek Lacey / CAMPUS EDITOR | March 3

At the 2011 Southeastern Interfraternity Conference, Auburn's 2010 IFC won seven awards, more than any other college or university.

Students learn ins, outs of growing vegetable crops

By Trent Erwin / WRITER | March 3

The current generation of students is becoming the driving force behind major crop production, explained Wheeler Foshee in his Sustainable Vegetable Crop Production class.

Weed scientist's research earns recognition, award

By Miranda Dollarhide / Intrigue Editor | March 3

While Scott McElroy, assistant professor and weed scientist, may have a funny title, the care he gives to his job is no laughing matter.

'Soles' gathers shoes for souls

By Alexandria Smith / WRITER | March 3

Most worn-out shoes make it to the dumpster or the doghouse, but with Soles4Souls, those shoes can have a second chance.

Documentary, forum showcase state constitution

By Annie Faulk / STAFF WRITER | March 3

The Alabama Constitution has more than 700 amendments, making it the largest governing document in the world.A 45-minute documentary about the constitution will be shown March 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.

Horseman's Club saddles up for St. Jude hospital

By Mackenzie Cogle / WRITER | March 3

The Auburn University Horseman's Club is spurring up for its annual Saddle Up for St. Jude charity trail ride March 5.Saddle Up for St. Jude is a nationwide fundraiser held by different equine-based organizations to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Students work for state residency to avoid out-of-state tuition fees

By Chelsea Harvey / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | March 3

Changing residency status involves many often difficult steps, but can save a student more than $40,000 throughout a four-year college career.

Greek groups begin search for new members

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | March 3

Although fraternity and sorority rush lasts only a week, preparation lasts months.