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Day of service gives students chance to give back

By Gabrielle Hoyt / WRITER | March 3

The Big Event is a one-day campus community service initiative that will take place March 26 at 9 a.m. throughout Lee County.

Zap out hunger

By Liz Fite / STAFF WRITER | February 24

Students take aim at hunger with laser tag tournament supporting the World Food Programme

The MRI Research Center will receive a 7 Tesla MRI scanner in August 2011. The machine will be the most powerful MRI scanner in the state of Alabama. (Maria Iampietro / Assistant photo editor)

Largest MRI machine in state coming to Auburn

By Annie Faulk / STAFF WRITER | February 24

Auburn's newly constructed Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research Center will soon house the largest MRI machine in Alabama.

Pamela Ulrich lectures on 18th-century dress during a History of Costume class in Spidle Hall Monday morning. The class focuses on how costume has changed over time, starting in 1910. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

History of Costume traces evolution of trends

By Elizabeth Fite / WRITER | February 24

Students in the class History of Costume see history from a different viewpoint--through clothing.Pamela Ulrich, professor of the History of Costume class, has been teaching the subject since the 1980s.

Grammar schools come to college

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | February 24

Education Interview Day gives education students opportunity to network with schools

Fraternities and sororities plan big stomp on Plains

By Kala Bolton / WRITER | February 24

After a week consumed with discussions about the importance of tradition on college campuses, there's still one celebrated practice that many overlook: stepping.

Marching Band's Tiger Eyes prepares for auditions

By Gabrielle Hoyt / WRITER | February 24

As part of the Auburn University Marching Band, the auxiliary group Tiger Eyes includes majorettes, a dance line and a flag line, and they are looking for new members.

The groundbreaking ceremony celebrated the beginning of construction on the new animal hospital for the College of Veterinary Medicine. (Auburn University Photographic Services)

Small animal hospital on campus faces big change

By Molly Montgomery / WRITER | February 24

Puppy prescriptions and kitty care will soon be available to the Auburn community at a new facility on campus.The College of Veterinary Medicine has begun construction on a two-phase project that will bring a small animal teaching hospital to Auburn. Currently, the small animal hospital is located at Hoerlein Hall on Wire Road.

Precision agriculture helps Ala. farmers cut costs

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | February 24

Not all crops are created equal, and precision agriculture technology allows farmers to treat them specifically, saving money in the process.

Her Excellency Faida Mitifu, ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, wil speak at Auburn Feb. 28 (contributed)

Congo ambassador speaks on African issues

By Annie Faulk / STAFF WRITER | February 24

She goes by Her Excellency.

Jessica Brookshire started Kids Against Ridicule, Meanness and Aggression, a foundation to help kids deal with bullying. (Christen Harned / Assistant photo editor)

Bullying brought full circle with KARMA foundation

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | February 17

When it comes to bullying, Jessica Brookshire believes what goes around comes around.Brookshire, graduate student in Spanish, hopes to teach children this lesson through the foundation she started in 2009, Kids Against Ridicule, Meanness and Aggression.

KARMA brings bullying full circle

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | February 17

Christen Harned / Assistant photo editorJessica Brookshire started Kids Against Ridicule, Meanness and Aggression. a foundation to help kids deal with bullying.

Shelby Center near completion

By Chelsea Harvey / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | February 17

Sen. Richard Shelby's dream is coming true.The College of Engineering is in the process of completing its new Shelby Center, a cluster of buildings designed specifically to house engineering students.

Cooking class celebrates Valentine's Day

By Jenna Moran / ASSOCIATE COPY EDITOR | February 17

Executive Chef's Kitchen will be hosting a free cooking class Feb. 17, teaching all who attend how to cook up some delicious Valentine's treats.

Disney College Program offers fairy tale endings

By Annie Faulk / STAFF WRITER | February 17

For some college students, "happily ever after" is just an internship away.The Disney College Program offers students paid internships to learn about the corporation through education and job experience.

Record number of Merit Scholars shows AU quality

By Annie Faulk / STAFF WRITER | February 17

The Plains just got a little brighter with record enrollment of National Merit Scholars."The enrollment of 134 National Merit Scholars summer and fall 2010 is a record, up from 64 last year," said Velda Rooker, director of University scholarships.

College of Agriculture distinguishes five in banquet

By Destiny Brown / WRITER | February 17

Alabamians who have supported the state's agriculture are to be recognized at the Agriculture Alumni Association annual meeting and Hall of Honor banquet for their contributions to the industry.

Courtney Rogers, junior in political science, takes notes in International Relations in the Middle East. Christen Harned / Assistant Photo Editor)

Class explores conflict in Middle East

By Madeline Hall / WRITER | February 17

The recent revolution in Egypt has brought new appeal to the International Relations in the Middle East class, which helps students better understand current events around the world.

Conference helps women to the next level

By Kate Jones / WRITER | February 17

The Women's Resource Center is holding the fifth annual Women's Leadership Conference Feb. 22-23. The theme for this year's conference is Woman\0xB2 Rising to the Next Power.

Brave expressions

By Morgan McKean / WRITER | February 17

Social work professor gives young adults with disabilities an artistic outlet