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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.

Marc Silverstein discusses "The Red Letter Plays" by Suzan-Lori Parks with his Contemporary American Literature class. (Kelly Tsaltas / PHOTO STAFF)

Silverstein's students gain a unique perspective on works of literature

By Chelsea Harvey / STAFF WRITER | November 11

Professor Marc Silverstein lets nothing keep him down, even a vision impairment that inhibits his ability to read the books he teaches.

Hunter Rogers and Leah Kay flirt with each other as well as danger, coming close to the mythical seal at Langdon Hall. (CONTRIBUTED)

Auburn's 'Greatest Couple'

By Derek Lacey / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | November 4

Hunter Rogers and Leah Kay are competingin a grand online contest for love;At stake: A 22.25-carat diamond ring

Tim Simpson / Photo Staff

Financial adviser Peter Bielagus spoke to students Thursday evening about spending and saving money.

Savvy money man teaches financial wisdom

By Brent Godwin / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | November 4

For some students, falling into debt is as easy as sleeping through class.Peter Bielagus, known as the "young person's financial adviser," said the No. 1 reason students drop out of college is money management.

Refugee camp simulation coming to Cater

By Brent Godwin / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | November 4

You don't have to live like a refugee, but the Committee of 19 wants to show you how

Sasser, FCA and Williams Ministries ignite Auburn

By Chelsea Harvey / STAFF WRITER | November 4

Auburn will host its first student Christian revival in 10 years Thursday at the Auburn Arena.The highlight of the night will be a message by keynote speaker Rev. Chette Williams, chaplain for the Auburn football team.

SGA tries again to pass amendments

By Eric Austin / CAMPUS EDITOR | November 4

Major amendment would alter judicial structure

Crystal Johnson, senior in biomedical sciences and prepharmacy, takes notes during Intro to Africana Studies, a class that looks into the development of the Africa we know today. (Maria Iampietro / Associate Photo Editor)

History class delves into the development of Africa

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | November 4

"The darkest thing about Africa has always been our ignorance of it," said George Kimble, a geographer born in 1912.The same holds true today.

Swati Baskiyar and Teja Ramapuram perform in an act called Kathak Dance: Mohe Panghatpe, Saturday. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Diwali celebrates Indian culture,traditions

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | November 4

From traditional Indian folk dances to the more widely known Bollywood, Diwali 2010 was a snapshot of Indian culture.

Alternative spring break provides unique student service experience

By Sarah Hansen / WRITER | November 4

Instead of going to the Florida Panhandle or on a cruise to Cancun for spring break 2011, students are choosing less exotic locales.

Awareness served with chocolate on top

By Libby So / WRITER | November 4

The Women's Resource Center presents the Chocolate Festival, an effortto raise awareness about women's issues with some sweets on the side

The Hill (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Dorm Sociology

By Eric Austin / CAMPUS EDITOR | October 28

Auburn's living communities display three distinct cultures of campus living

Gary and Marty Underwood's RV, with its tiger-eyes windshield, sits at their usual tailgating spot in the fields off Donahue Drive, near the AU Solar House. (Derek Lacey / Associate Campus Editor)

Living the RV life

By Derek Lacey / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | October 28

Veteran Auburn fans give a lesson on how professionaltailgaters spend a long game day weekend on The Plains

Psychology class provides personal new perspectives

By Darcie Dyer / WRITER | October 28

Psychology and nonpsychology majors alike can gain a better understanding of personality through the three-hour psychology elective Theories of Personality.

New waiting lists ease registration

By Brent Godwin / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | October 28

A new University initiative has changed the way students all over campus get on waiting lists for classes.When registering for classes, if a course is closed, students are instructed to try to register for that course anyway.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month cut-outs stand proud in the Student Center. (Katie Wittnebel / PHOTO STAFF)

Zero tolerance for domestic violence

By Colton Campbell / WRITER | October 28

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and several departments on and off campus have teamed up to raise awareness that Auburn is not immune to domestic violence issues.

Maria Iampietro / Assistant Photo Editor

ROTC honors prisoners of war, missing soldiers

By Eric Austin / CAMPUS EDITOR | October 28

Auburn ROTC gives demonstration in remembrance

Jonathan Howard, senior in electrical engineering, drops a can into the Beat Bama bin in the fight against local hunger. (Elaine Busby / Assistant Photo Editor)

Auburn looks to end losing streak

By Maddy Hall / WRITER | October 28

For 16 years, Auburn has competed against the University of Alabama in a six-week event to raise food for local food banks. This year's drive is in full swing.The drive encourages students, alumni and local residents to donate nonperishable food items and money to the East Alabama Food Bank in Auburn.