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Gubernatorial Forum held on Auburn's Campus

By Brittany Cosby / Campus Editor | November 5

Auburn University brings the race for governor home.Auburn citizens, faculty and students packed into the Student Center Ballroom for the Alabama Gubernatorial Forum 2010 Nov. 3 at 7 p.m.All delegates running for governor in 2010 who declared candidacy before Sep. 25 were invited to speak.

Halloween Party for Kids Held in Bookstore

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | November 5

Last Thursday afternoon, the AU Bookstore was filled with firemen, ninjas, vampires, princesses, fairies, animals, superheroes and pirates as part of a Halloween party for the children of Auburn's faculty and staff.Katie Lee, AU Bookstore director, said they have been hosting the Halloween party for years, but this year was the largest turnout they have ever had."It's a fun way for the kids to enjoy the spirit of Halloween," said Margaret Hendricks, general manager.Children who came to the party got to play games, do crafts, hear some spooky Halloween stories, enjoy snacks and go trick-or-treating around the bookstore."This is something special we do for the kids of the Auburn family," Hendricks said.Students at the University are key participants in the festivities.Kids were able to play the "mummy game," competing in two teams to wrap up Jason Murphy and Michael Behel in toilet paper."It's all for the kids," said Murphy, bookstore staff member.

Air Force ROTC Honors POWs

By Max Newfield / Staff Writer | November 5

The Auburn University Air Force ROTC held a day-long remembrance ceremony to honor all American prisoners of war and soldiers who never returned from their respective wars.

Auburn Natives Compile Book of Pictures from Old Auburn

By Blake Hamilton / Associate Campus Editor | November 5

There was an Auburn that few of the living remember, an Auburn that disappeared like Atlantis or the Roanoke Colony.Its destruction was not due to divine annihilation or decimation by an enemy force, but by developers and other proponents of modernization who built the Auburn we see today.Ralph B.

First Lady of Auburn Releases Book on President's Mansion

By Charley Gaines/ Staff Writer | November 5

Former First Lady of Auburn Nell Richardson, signed copies of her recently released book, "A Family Home: A History of the President's Mansion at Auburn University," in the AU Bookstore, Oct.

Military Leader Speaks at Auburn

By Jordan Dailey/ Assistant Campus Editor | November 5

Students and faculty members filled Telfair Peet Theatre Tuesday for a lecture titled "Making the Most of Your Leadership Potential."The Women's Leadership Institute organized the event as a part of its Extraordinary Women lecture series.Lt.

Science Majors Put on Halloween Scare for Kids

By Brittany Cosby / Campus Editor | November 5

STEM knows how to BOO-gie.STEM or "Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics," hosted a Halloween Masquerade Benefit at Greystone Mansion to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Lee County.Greystone Mansion was decked out with spider webs, lights and eyeballs in the punch."Aside from the fantastic decorations and Halloween goodies at the party, the dance-off competition was my favorite part of the masquerade," said Katie Lushington, publicity chair of Society of Women Engineers.

Students Vote on Favorite Pizza Recipes

By Jordan Dailey/ Assistant Campus Editor | November 5

Students got competitive in Tiger Dining's Pizza Creation Contest Taste-Off.Students submitted recipes of their choice to Tiger Dining's Web site during a three-week period."Executive Chef Emil Topel looked at all the entries and chose three top winners based on creativity," said Tiger Dining Marketing Director Gina Groome.The top three entries were David Ceniviva's philly cheesesteak pizza, Casey Lucas' greek pita pizza and Anthony DiBlasi's le zucchini fritte.These winners' creations were displayed in front of Mamma Leone's Thursday, where a crowd gathered for the final phase of the Taste-Off."Students were given the chance to sample all three and vote for their favorite winner," Groome said.The area in the Student Center was surrounded by students who came to taste the three pizzas."I liked the philly cheesesteak pizza," said Ye Been Lee, a student of Auburn's Intensive English Program.Some students came to support the chefs."I know one of the contestants, so I came out," said Heather Edell, sophomore in pre-nursing.After all the votes were tallied, DiBlasi's le zucchini fritte was the winner."The winner receives $100 in Dining Funds, and they will have their recipe featured at Mamma Leone's for students to purchase Nov.

Animal Science Professor Receives Teaching Accolade

By Blake Hamilton / Associate Campus Editor | November 5

Chris Kerth, professor in the College of Agriculture's Department of Animal Sciences, has received an honor in recognition of his services as an educator.American Meat Science Association bestows its Distinguished Teaching Award annually and has extended it to one of Auburn's own this year.A fellow faculty member nominated Kerth for the award.

Students Celebrate Under Their Masks

By Emily Clever/ Staff Writer | November 5

Auburn University's Gay-Straight Alliance ended its first pride week with a ball, a masquerade ball that is.AGSA hosted a Diversity Gala titled, "Under the Mask" Friday at the Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.In the spirit of Halloween, the theme for the gala was "Carnevil" and people were encouraged to come dressed as anything interesting, whether it be a costume, strange or even formal wear."Any excuse to dress up and go out will get me, but add in supporting a cause I care about, and I'm sure to be there," said Tanner Forks, junior in theater and psychology and a member of AGSA.All proceeds raised went to the Point Foundation.Point Foundation is the national LGBT scholarship fund."My favorite part of the gala was probably getting to see Blame Sydney play for the first time," Forks said.

Students Earn Top Bartenders of the Year Award

By Daniel Chesser/ Staff Writer | November 5

Two Auburn University students and Hotel at Auburn University employees were named the top bartenders of the year in Alabama."For us at the hotel it is an honor because we have two people working in our bar who were recognized by our peers and colleagues," said Will Rentschler, hotel operation manager.

UPC Haunts Halloween Carnival

By Simpson Fletcher/ Staff Writer | November 5

Pirates, donkeys, lady bugs, poodle girls, Snow White and the king of spades were all at University Program Council's Halloween carnival last Thursday.It was a beautiful afternoon for the event lasting from 4:30 p.m.

Leadership Academy Promotes Auburn and the College of Agriculture

By Blake Hamilton / Associate Campus Editor | November 5

In an effort to bolster one of its oldest academic disciplines, Auburn has created a two-year project to encourage careers in agricultural education and general enrollment in the College of Agriculture.Don Mulvaney is a professor and leadership coordinator in the College of Agriculture, and Brian Parr is assistant professor of agriscience education in the College of Education.The two men have created "MATRIX for the Future: Premiere Agriscience Education Academy" using a $100,000 grant from the U.S.

The Passion Tour Comes To Auburn

By Callie Garrett / Assistant Intrigue Editor | November 1

The Passion Tour with Louie Giglio is coming to Auburn Nov. 5 in the Student Act to unite college students for one purpose, the glory of God.

OTS Hosts Haunted House for Students

By Mary-Glenn Smith/ Staff Writer | October 29

With Halloween quickly approaching, students around Auburn are searching for costumes ideas, planning parties, carving pumpkins and anything else to get prepared for this spooky holiday.Many people will also be out and about looking for place to find a good scare at a local haunted house.

Architects Host Fun, Carve

By Rod Guajardo / PHOTO EDITOR | October 29

Auburn University's College of Architecture, Design and Construction will hold its 21st annual Pumpkin Carve this Friday, Oct.

Computer Science Professor Gains Grant

By Blake Hamilton / Associate Campus Editor | October 29

The National Science Foundation has honored Assistant Professor of Computer Science Xiao Qin with a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award.

Auburn Study Reveals Green's Most Lucrative Crop

By Blake Hamilton / Associate Campus Editor | October 29

Despite the economic woes that have plagued industry in Alabama, it's the greens that give Alabama a good amount of green.Deacue Fields, associate professor of the Auburn College of Agriculture, collected data for the college's economic analysis of the green industry, revealing that greens pump $2.89 billion into Alabama's economy every year."This industry in growth has outpaced every other crop in Alabama," Fields said.

War Eagle Native American Festival Honors Native Heritage

By Theadoris Morris/ Staff Writer | October 29

The sixth annual War Eagle Native American Festival was an event for people of all ages and ethnicities.The office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs and the Auburn American Indian Association held the festival Friday at Ham Wilson Livestock Arena on South Donahue from 9 a.m.

COSAM Draws Diversity in Students

By Blake Hamilton / Associate Campus Editor | October 29

As the rain poured last Friday afternoon, high school students from across the state filed into the Student Center Ballroom.The College of Sciences and Mathematics' Minority High School Visitation Day created an opportunity for juniors and seniors interested in Auburn to learn about specific curriculums."COSAM is committed to diversity," said Velma Richardson, associate dean for the COSAM Office Diversity and Multicultural Affairs.