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Join The Party

By Derek Lacey / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR, Darcie Dyer / WRITER and Eric Austin / CAMPUS EDITOR | September 30

Campus political organizations gear up for crucial midterm elections

Non-Greeks embrace independence

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | September 30

While many students can't wait for their chance to get a bid from a fraternity or sorority, there are many others who choose to stay independent and away from the Greek scene.

The new Copycat room is located on the first floor of the Student Center. (Derek Lacey / Associate Campus Editor)

New Copycat center brings speed

By Eric Austin / CAMPUS EDITOR | September 30

No longer will students be forced to fight discouraging lines and long waits at the Copycat printing center on the bottom floor of the Student Center.

Game day buttons display slogans generated by fans, often witty comments about the opposing football team. (Katie Wittenbel / photographer)

Game day buttons remain important fan-based tradition

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | September 30

One game day tradition has stood the test of time for more than 20 years: game day buttons from the University Bookstore.

Alpha Xi Delta fights for autism awareness

By Jeremy Gerrard / WRITER | September 30

The women of Alpha Xi Delta sorority are hosting the first AmaXIng Challenge, an event which will benefit Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization.

Comedian Martin Morrow cracks a joke for a laughing crowd at The Gnu's Room Friday night. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Gnu's hosts night of laughs

By J.P. Kelsey / WRITER | September 30

Amateur comedians braved the microphone and a live crowd Friday night at The Gnu's Room.The cafe/bookstore provided a venue for young comedians to display their comedy prowess as they performed in the "Who Gnu It'd Be So Funny Comedy Show."

Phi Mu women find life-long friendships in Big Sis-Little Sis

By Casey Lucas / ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE | September 30

The Big Sis-Little Sis aspect of sorority life is a beloved and timeless tradition that brings the girls closer."After I graduate, I am going to miss seeing everyone all the time, but I know our sisterhood bond will forever keep us close," said Lauren Baggett, senior in communications.

Leg stretches are performed during stress reduction class last Thursday. The class combines mental and physical training. (Charlie Timberlake / Assistant PHOTO EDITOR)

Class of the week conquers stress

By Maddy Hall / WRITER | September 30

Stress reduction class teaches new techniques to achieve the balance of school, work and social time.Mary Sandage, clinical supervisor for graduate students in speech language pathology, leads the class.

PINK is the new orange with Victoria's Secret

By Rachel Shirey / WRITER | September 30

The PINK winter line from Victoria's Secret is on the Haley and Thach concourses today as part of its fall tour.Auburn's PINK campus representatives are Sara Trowbridge, sophomore in public relations, and Haley Porter, junior in biosystems engineering.

No pilot, no problem: Auburn studies unmanned flight

By Chelsea Harvey / STAFF WRITER | September 30

Auburn researchers will spend the next year conducting a project that will analyze the risk associated with Unmanned Aerial Systems for the Federal Aviation Administration.

Charlie Timberlake / Assistant Photo Editor

Arms wide open

By Chelsea Harvey / STAFF WRITER | September 23

Despite national tension, Auburn's Muslim community feels right at home

Therapy grooves to its third title

By Asia Ashley / WRITER | September 23

For the third year in a row, the Auburn sextet Therapy rocked Battle of the Bands and claimed first place, earning a prize of $400.The second-place winner, Just Marked, won a $300 cash prize, and third-place winner, Blame Sydney!, took home $200.

Emily Rourke, "McCann," enters the boarding house to find Chase Cox, "Goldberg," during Act 1 of "The Birthday Party." (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

AU Theatre invites you to its 'party'

By Emily Adams / Photo Editor | September 23

Auburn University Theatre opens its season tonight with "The Birthday Party" by Harold Pinter.The play follows Stanley Webber, who lives in an English boarding house run by Meg and Petey Boles.

Class of the Week: From screen to sky

By J.P. Kelsey / STAFF WRITER | September 23

Only two students comprise the entire class roster for "Flight Simulation," a class focusing on the physics and engineering behind aerial vehicles.

Engineering program offers students free summer in India

By Rachel Shirley / WRITER | September 23

The search is on for participants in an all-expenses-paid summer abroad program for two months in India.The program is made possible through Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education, a research group at Auburn, and funding from the National Science Foundation's International Research Experience for Students.

Library serves students for half a century

By Jake Cole / WRITER | September 23

The familiar smell of dusty books has permeated the Ralph Brown Draughon Library for 50 years, having soaked into the foundation of the building that has survived many changes.

Group works to take slice out of local hunger

By Eric Austin / CAMPUS EDITOR | September 23

New organization utilizes leftover food from Sewell Hall to supply Lee County citizens in need

Artist Kristi Dallen poses in front of a frame from her interactive exhibit "Uncle Walt" at the Layman Group loft Friday. (Christen Harned / Assistant Photo Editor)

Layman Group 'reveals' fall lineup

By Eric Austin / CAMPUS EDITOR | September 16

Admirers of the arts crowded into the loft above Behind the Glass on Magnolia Avenue Friday evening for the Layman Group's season premiere, "Reveal.""This is the first time I've shown my art in a show sense," said Kristi Dallen, whose exhibit headlined the evening.

Dorm visitation hours disputable

By Chelsea Harvey / STAFF WRITER | September 16

Of the 24,000 students who attend Auburn, only approximately 4,000 live in on-campus residence halls.On-campus regulations include rules against noise violations, pets, certain appliances, alcohol and illegal substances, and visitors of the opposite sex between midnight and noon.

Elaine Busby / Assistant PHOTO EDITOR

The Land Ethics and Environmental Responsibility class looks over plans for the Donald E. David Arboretum.

Focus of sustainability for landscape architecture

By J.P. Kelsey / STAFF WRITER | September 16

The arboretum on campus is more than just a beautiful place to relax between classes--it also serves as a learning lab of sorts for students of landscape architecture.The graduate landscape architecture course "Sustainable Practices for Planning, Development and Design" is a hands-on class that includes three projects during the semester.