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Students in "Fame, Celebrity and Media Culture" listen to George Plasketes' discussion of Andy Warhol. The class is offered to radio, TV and film majors. (Rebekah Weaver / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

The fame game comes under scrutiny in RTVF class

By Kala Bolton / WRITER | January 27

John Mayer's latest controversial tweet and the biggest celebrity feuds of all time sound like causal conversation starters, but they are topics for regular classroom discussion for students enrolled in the Radio, Television and Film 4580 course, "Fame, Celebrity and Media Culture."

Renowned civil rights era journalists speaks to Auburn

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | January 27

Civil rights era journalist Earl Caldwell, best known for his coverage as the only reporter to witness the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., will speak at the Davis Lecture Series Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m.

Auburn parties like a champion

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | January 22

BCS celebration brings thousands to Jordan-Hare

Commemorating the struggle

By Christina Santee / WRITER | January 20

This week, Auburn University is hosting several events to pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. with the theme "Paying it Forward to Change the World: One Auburn, One Community."

Swim, bike, run--class trains students for triathlons

By Jade Currid / WRITER | January 20

You do not have to be a world-class athlete to join Auburn's Triathlon Training class.Participation requires a willingness to try and a mindset of having fun.

Jenna McClure, senior in nutrition, feeds one of the 35 children she helped in the Philippines during winter break. (Contributed)

Fighting malnutrition in the Phillipines

By Madeline Hall / WRITER | January 20

Christmas is a time spent indoors with families and plenty of food, but Jenna McClure celebrated the holidays in Tacloban City, Philippines.

Changes planned for scholarships

By Ellen Weathers / WRITER | January 20

Now that the national title has been secured and the toilet paper is gone, another Auburn recruitment process has a few things to say.

Thomas Stewart, freshman in engineering, and Cady Hobson, freshman in pre-civil engineering, eat dinner at Denny's. (Christen Harned / Assistant Photo Editor)

New Village eatery invites patrons to 'slam it up'

By Destiny Brown / WRITER | January 20

The newest addition to the Auburn dining experience, Denny's has reached its expectations of being a huge hit.

Camp War Eagle seeks dedicated parent counselors

By Jenna Moran / ASSOCIATE COPY EDITOR | January 20

Applications for becoming a Camp War Eagle parent counselor are currently available online and in 189 Foy Hall.

Exploring the storied past of Alabama

By Kate Jones / WRITER | January 20

Being an Alabamian is more than Southern accents and dirt-stained jeans.The "Becoming Alabama: Who, What, When, Where and Why" symposium Jan. 21-22 will provide a unique angle on the past, present and future of the Alabama press.

J&M bookstore gets a rare covering of snow on its storefront during the 2010 snow day. (Christen Harned / assistant photo editor)

Make-up weather days announced, explained

By Chelsea Harvey / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | January 20

Snow days in the South mean only one thing: no school.While most people were outside enjoying the rare winter weather last week, John Winn, associate provost, was helping schedule make-up class days.

Professor to receive presidential award

By Eric Austin / CAMPUS EDITOR | December 2

Virginia Davis, professor in the department of chemical engineering, will head to Washington Dec. 13 to be recognized by President Barack Obama for her work in her early academic career.

'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.