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Auburn Tigers fail to drop No. 18 Ole Miss Rebels 84-74.

By Rod Guajardo/ MANAGING EDITOR | January 29

The Auburn Tigers (10-11, 1-5 SEC) failed to knock off the No. 18 Ole Miss Rebels (16-4, 4-2 SEC) in the last meeting between the two SEC teams at Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum.

Auburn Ranks Fourth in SEC National Merit Scholarship Report

January 28

The Plains have gotten brighter in 2009 as Auburn has nearly doubled its enrollment of National Merit Scholars.Auburn now has 64 National Merit Scholars enrolled, which ranks fourth in the Southeastern Conference and 34th nationally, according to a new National Merit Scholarship Annual Report.

Alabama Elected Officials Hit the Textbooks

By Anna Schierholz / WRITER | January 28

Alabama elected officials will be heading back to the classroom for mandatory ethics training because of a bill passed by a House committee.Legislators, mayors, city council members, lobbyists and county commissioners will be some of the officials required to attend the training classes.The House Judiciary Committee approved the bill presented by Rep.

You Have The Right to Read This Article

By Ashley Marks / WRITER | January 27

Blue lights flashing in a drivers' rear view mirror. What action does one take? Once a driver is pulled over, a variety of steps can be taken: they can speed off, cry, flirt or start an argument. What is the best step to take when in that situation? What are our rights as drivers?

House Reviews Casino Amnesty Bill

By Jillian Clair/ Staff Writer | January 25

The House Tourism and Travel Committee approved a bill Jan. 20 which would provide casinos amnesty from all taxes, criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits. The bill would also allow casinos to be operated anywhere in Alabama.

SGA Wraps Up Academic Integrity Week

By Nicole Emmett / WRITER | January 25

In light of Academic Integrity Week, the Student Government Association welcomed Donald McCabe, professor of management and global business from Rutgers University, to speak in the Student Center Ballroom last Wednesday.McCabe has done extensive research on college cheating, surveying more than175,000 students in the last 19 years.

Women's Basketball Loses Close Game to No. 21 Vanderbilt 61-60.

By Davis Potter | January 22

Vanderbilt University senior guard Lauren Lueders nailed a 3-pointer to break a 53-53 second-half tie and the No. 21 Commodores (14-5, 3-3 SEC) held off the Auburn Tigers (11-8, 2-4 SEC) in the final seconds to pull out a 61-60 victory in front of a crowd of 2,658 at Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum Thursday night.Auburn junior guard Alli Smalley had a game-high 19 points in the losing effort while sophomore guard Parrisha Simmons chipped in with nine points and eight rebounds.Auburn head coach Nell Fortner spoke on the disappointing loss after the game.

New Meal Plans Offer Students Options

January 21

With the new year comes new decisions. Papa John's or Au Bon Pain? Salsarita's or Chick-fil-A?Around campus, choosing a meal has become increasingly difficult.

Men's Basketball Gets First SEC Win Against LSU

By Rod Guajardo/ MANAGING EDITOR | January 21

The Auburn Tigers stepped up to defeat the LSU Tigers 84-80, giving Auburn its first SEC win.Along with senior guard DeWayne Reed's 21 points and sophomore guard Frankie Sullivans's 15 points, senior forward Lucas Hargrove, senior guard Tay Waller and senior center Brendon Knox all broke double figures in Baton Rouge, La."It keeps the defense thrown off," Sullivan said.

Auburn Men's Basketball loses to Kentucky in Nail Biter

By Blake Hamilton / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | January 16

Auburn Men's Basketball fell to No. 2 Kentucky 72-67 Saturdaynight at Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum.

So if I were James Bond, This is How I Would Roll

By Andrew Sims / ONLINE EDITOR | October 22

Being in an action movie must be hard. I mean your ears have to be shot after what, like five explosions?Somewhere in the world there is a foundation set up for heroes who have lost their hearing in the line of duty.

Dora, How Are You Going to Explore in a Dress?

By Kate Davis / GRAPHICS EDITOR | October 22

When Mattel Toy Company and Nickelodeon released a joint statement earlier this year announcing a new tweenage version of Dora the Explorer, an uproar arose from soccer moms across the nation the likes of which hadn't been seen since the Tickle Me Elmo Scandal of 1996.And really, who can blame them?

Sex Sells, So Let It Do Its Job

By Lindsey Davidson / Editor | October 22

People have sex.It doesn't matter what your beliefs, practices or daily routines consist of, individuals engage in intercourse.It is part of human nature.Now, some people like to spice it up with outside objects from the bedroom.In Alabama, some people see this is a crime.

Theme Park Vacations No Longer Just For Kids

By Abby Albright / Sports Editor | October 22

Universal Studios is probably one of the most under-rated places ever.It's not its fault Disney World is as attention hogging as its princesses, and people tend to forget about good old Universal Studios.This past weekend I ventured to Orlando to visit Universal Studios and Disney World.I never made it to Disney because I refused to be torn away from Universal and all it had to offer.First of all, I highly recommend seeing the Blue Man Group.

Backstreet's Back With 'This is Us'

By Callie Garrett / Assistant Intrigue Editor | October 22

Backstreet's back with a new genre of pop music with its newly released album, "This is Us," after working with legendary producers such as T-Pain, Max Martin, RedOne and Ryan Tedder.Working with various artists, Backstreet Boys are moving back to their original roots, a pop genre.Many people have been skeptical of their seventh album released because of the genre change, but I believe they did it right this time.

iPod Nano Offers New Built-in Video Camera

By Callie Garrett / Assistant Intrigue Editor | October 22

The new iPod Nano, introduced Sept. 9, offers a new built-in video camera and mic allowing music lovers to shoot video wherever they may be.The iPod Nano is available in nine vibrant colors, with a 2.2-inch screen allowing users to view their videos more clearly.It also includes a live FM radio, voice recorder, voice over--which speaks the names of the songs and artists, the Nike pedometer to count every step you take and many other advanced features.The most impressive thing to me is the video camera built into this extremely slender piece of technology.

We All Need to Stay Behind Todd

By Patrick Dever / Assistant Sports Editor | October 22

Senior quarterback Chris Todd has been catching some flak the past two weeks for his less than stellar play against the University of Arkansas and the University of Kentucky.It's almost like the first five games of the season, when he blew up the stat book, don't even matter anymore.He has thrown 12 touchdowns compared to his two interceptions.Seven games with only two interceptions is amazing, especially in a conference and division that prides itself with good defense.There is a resemblance to the former No.

Celebrate Joy of Self-Caused Smiles

By Olivia Martin / Associate Intrigue Editor | October 22

Our appearances are a reflection of how we would like to be perceived. Carefully crafted to look as cool or sexy as possible, we spend a lot of time trying to create a certain look.Yesterday, I decided to dye random strands of my hair pink.