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A sobering view from the passenger seat of the 'Drunk Bus'

By Derek Lacey / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | September 2

It's 2 a.m., and you stumble out of a fraternity house, trying to figure out how you're getting back to the dorm. A security shuttle pulls up at the curb, and in an effort not to miss this golden opportunity to make it back to the box of Pop-Tarts in your room, you run to the van, arms waving in the air like a panicked tenant running from a burning building.

Baron Blackwolf and students run toward the center of the room while playing a Renasissance period game. (Christen Harned / Assistant photo editor)

Beyond the Three Rs: Art taught in a new way

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | September 2

For the fourth and fifth graders of Auburn city schools, reading, writing and arithmetic weren't the only focus of education this week.

Steven Trecu, sophomore in English, speaks with the Auburn Film Society at O-Days on the concourse. O-Days is an indispensable recruiting tool for campus organizations. (Elaine Busby / Assistant Photo Editor)

Opportunities abound with O-Days

By Chelsea Harvey / STAFF WRITER | September 2

"Get in the game with organizations" is the theme for this semester's O-Days, short for "Organization Days," an Auburn tradition which is familiar to returning students.O-Days is a chance to see what opportunities are available to get involved on campus.

New education dean brings international emphasis

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | September 2

Betty Lou Whitford has been named the new dean of the College of Education.Whitford comes to Auburn from the University of Southern Maine, where she served as the dean of the College of Education and Human Development, as well as a professor of education for almost eight years.

Y.Y. Lee, professor of chemical engineering, accepts his endowment from President Gogue. (Elaine Busby / Assistant Photo Editor)

Professor endowments offer incentives

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | September 2

Fifty professors were given a $14,000 per year salary boost Friday, as Auburn University awarded a record number of endowments at the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center.

Popular finance professor brings worldwide recognition

By Brent Godwin / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | September 2

It would be an understatement to say that professor Jim Barth is accomplished.Barth has been at Auburn since 1989, serving as the Lowder Eminent Scholar in Finance for 21 years.

Qunekka Dowdell hands a Philly cheesesteak to Matthew Hardwick, junior in software engineering, at Nathan's Famous in the Student Center, Tuesday afternoon. Satisfatcion awaits. (Christen Harned / Asisstant Photo Editor)

Nathan's brings new meaning to 'top dog'

By Laura Thompson / WRITER | September 2

Whether it is a taste of home, a new experience or just a quick bite before class, Nathan's Famous has something to offer every student.Nathan's has finally made its way to the Plains after establishing 18,000 stores worldwide since its 1916 opening in Coney Island, N.Y.

Office of Information Technology builds for the future

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | September 2

Construction of Auburn University's new Office of Information and Technology building and third parking deck is underway.

Class of the week: Honors Symposium, Tech in Culture

By Brent Godwin / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | August 26

Six credit hours, eight professors and class five days a week is not the typical course description at Auburn. However, the Honors Interdisciplinary Symposium on Technology and Culture boasts some of the best and brightest of Auburn's nearly 25,000 students.

Hard at work and ready to serve, SGA President Kurt Sasser displays his signature grin in front of his desk. Sasser beat his opponent Brad Cink last semester in a run-off election. (Maria Iampietro / AssOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR)

Sasser says 'hello' to busy new semester

By Derek Lacey / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | August 26

Kurt Sasser has been president of the Student Government Association for only six months, yet he has already made his mark on Auburn University and Magnolia Avenue.The clearly marked, brightly lit crosswalks on Magnolia are partially in thanks to Sasser, the SGA and their work with the city of Auburn.

Party-goers sign in at the annual Block Party, which was held in the Student Center Friday. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Block Party draws in crowd

By Emily Adams / Photo Editor | August 26

Vendors lined the second and third floors of the Student Center Friday night during University Program Council's Block Party, drawing in students with coupons and free food.

Tiger Talent Show winner rocked on piano

By John Kelsey / STAFF WRITER | August 22

Joe Hwang, senior in microbial biology, won the first Welcome Week Tiger Talent Show.Of the nine contestants, Hwang took the top spot with his piano skills.

Auburn Students Develop Applications for iPhone and iPad

By Miles Murphy / Writer | August 3

Last week, Auburn University faculty, staff and students were invited to attend the final project presentations for COPMP 4970/7970 iPhone and iPad Development in the Shelby Center.The presentations were open to anyone who had an interest in iPhone and iPad development and were presented by those with varying levels of programing skills.

Art in Science Week

By Miles Murphy / Writer | August 3

This summer, the Jule Collins Smith Museum was home to the art and science program "Science Matters." Each week of the program is part of a seven week series that explores the many similarities between the aspects of art and those of science. Last week was one of the seven weeks that the series spans over the summer.

Auburn Project Receives National Recognition

By Lindsey Kaye Rodgers / Writer | July 29

A group of Auburn students and faculty received the Campus Technology Innovator Award on July 21 for their current research project "Geospatial Mapping of the Coastal Communities of Alabama."The project was one of 11 winners from 448 nominations for the Campus Technology Innovator Award. The project is entirely student-run, but led by Dr. Chetan S. Sankar, principal manager and professor of management, and a team of Auburn faculty in the departments of geography, business and engineering.

Auburn Researchers Finding Ways to Turn Waste Into Fuel

By Travis Herrmann / Writer | July 29

Auburn University researchers have patented a new process for producing ethanol from paper ill waste materials through biological conversion.With research funded by the Masada Resource group, the new conversion process can produce an estimated 2.5 million gallons of ethanol a year from one paper mill.

Auburn's New Center For Disability Research to Open in August

By Kendra Kelley / Writer | July 29

Auburn has found a way to demonstrate new and innovative technologies to serve the community and increase diversity.Auburn University's Center for Disability Research and Service will have its grand opening in August. The center is located in the Dawson building beside Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Red-Tailed Hawks Released by Southern Raptor Center

By Lauren Cavallaro / Writer | July 28

At 10 a.m. on Saturday, the Southeastern Raptor Center in coordination with the Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve released six broad-winged and red-tailed hawks into the wild.

A Weekend of Auburn's Musical Heritage

By Travis Herrmann / Writer | July 28

As the Auburn Knights gathered to celebrate the organization's 80th birthday on Friday night, they proved that when you do what you love, age has no meaning.Auburn Knights from past decades gathered at the Mariott at Grand National Golf Course in Opelika for a reunion weekend of barbecue and concerts.

New Doctoral Program Comes to College of Engineering

By Laura Maxwell / Editor-in-chief | July 28

Auburn University has started a doctoral program for polymer and fiber engineering."This is an outgrowth of textile engineering," explained Dr. Joe Morgan, associate dean for academics for the College of Engineering.Morgan said textile engineering programs have moved toward broader perspectives, still including apparel, but expanding to include all kinds of applications.