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'On Golden Pond' comes to Auburn area

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | March 8

For those who've been wondering what to do with the next eight weeks of their lives, Auburn Area Community Theatre has the answer: work with "On Golden Pond."

City plans low income housing, public service programs

By Kristen Oliver / COMMUNITY EDITOR | March 1

The City of Auburn is making plans to benefit the community over the next fiscal year.

The Challenge emphasizes student service

By Ali Jenkins / WRITER | February 29

Auburn's civic engagement team gave students the opportunity to hear service-minded men and women talk about the importance of giving back to the community in their college years and beyond.

Auburn Area Community Theater presents 'Once on This Island'

By Hope Burleson / WRITER | February 19

Auburn Area Community Theatre will present the opening performance of "Once on This Island Jr." Feb. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center.

Auburn Hungry for Global Awareness

By Andrew Yawn / WRITER | February 19

The Alabama Possible Community Conversation will take place in Room 2326 of the Student Center on Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. and is one part of The Challenge, a two week campus global issues movement.

Are you up to The Challenge?

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | February 9

Chris Osterlund, senior in industrial and systems engineering and SGA executive vice president, has teamed up with Nathan Warner, senior in chemical engineering, and Julia Wiard, coordinator for the Center of Leadership and Ethics, to develop an initiative he hopes will move Auburn's students to action.

WEGL uses resources for variety of campus projects

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | January 26

Auburn University's WEGL radio station hopes to make an impact on Auburn and its community this spring.

Kids' art program connects Auburn students to community

By Kendall Wangman / WRITER | January 26

The Auburn CityKids Art Program is a free visual arts program for children ages 7-13.

Life in community theatre turns into a real drag

By Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR | October 20

Michael Prickett hasn't found the right way to tell his 4-year-old daughter he's going to be wearing a dress.

Kiesel park keeps it classy with community orchestra

By Anna Claire Conrad / STAFF WRITER | September 22

Don't expect dogs to be the only ones enjoying Kiesel Park Sunday.

Auburn locals gather for the 13th Annual Art Exhibit

By Laura Hobbs / WRITER | June 18

The 13th Annual Juried Art Exhibit at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center brought together the best of Auburn's local artists.

Auburn athletes commit to community service projects

By Max Newfield / Staff Writer | August 24

Forget trick plays or a new formation, community service is the best kept secret of Auburn Univeristy athletics."Most teams do a lot of community service that no one hears about because that's not the focus of the program" said Latisha Durroh, Director of Community Relations and Spirit for Auburn University.

Auburn Students Make Contributions to Fuller Legacy

By Jordan Dailey/Associate Campus Editor | August 19

Competitors in the average spring triathlon bike for 12 miles. For ironman athletes, that number jumps to 112 miles.

Auburn Educators Talk About New Teacher Code of Ethics

By Sarah Craft/Associate Copy Editor | July 28

The Alabama Legislature is working to enforce a new code of ethics for educators and cracking down on the inappropriate behaviors found in schools.The new code of ethics contains provisions regarding conduct standards for teachers, unlawful acts and maintenance of student confidentiality.According to the new code of ethics, teachers can be disciplined if they engage in behaviors such as using inappropriate language on school grounds, failing to provide adequate supervision to students and exposing students to unnecessary embarrassment."The code protects the health, safety and general welfare of students and educators; outlines objective standards of conduct for professional educators; and clearly defines actions of an unethical nature for which disciplinary sanctions are justified," reads the code's introductory text."I support the Alabama Education Association (AEA), but (the new code) could be abused," said Jason Wright, principal of Auburn Junior High School.

AU Plates Made Over

By Jordan Brantley/Staff Writer | July 23

Auburn pride will soon have a new face on the road.Beginning in August, Auburn license plates will be sporting a new style.Every five years, the state of Alabama requires license plates in the state to change their appearance.

Family Dinners Not Magic Fix

By Justin Dorman/Staff Writer | July 23

Television shows and the American media have been showing images of the perfect family and family dinners for years.In years past, it was shows like The Brady Bunch that showed America what it was like to sit at a table with six well-behaved kids.

Envision Opelika Announces New Community Foundation

By Jaclyn Dunn/Staff Writer | July 20

Lee County's community-based organization, Envision Opelika, has announced the implementation on the Community Foundation of East Alabama, Inc."The basis of the foundation is to build funds for philanthropic purposes and non-profit organizations based on identified community needs," board member Barbara Patton said.

Economic Woes has People Rediscovering the Library

By Sarah Phillips/ Staff Writer | July 16

The struggles in today's economy have libraries enjoying more business than ever.Looking into an average person's wallet, you are now more likely to find a library card than a credit card.People are now using these cards to check out not only books, but audio books, music and DVD's, many of which are popular new releases, at no cost.