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Non-Profit Group Makes Non-Profit Friends

True friends are few and far between and sometimes hard to come by, but one organization in Auburn offers best buddies for a lifetime.Best Buddies is a non-profit, international organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-on-one friendships, according to the organization's Web site.The organization pairs a volunteer with a "buddy," someone who is intellectually disabled."A lot of the buddies in the communities only interact with the close friends and family members," said Chad Tyler, director of Best Buddies of Auburn and a senior in building science.

The Auburn Plainsman

Downtown Opelika Serves Food, Wine 'On The Tracks'

By Emily Clever/ Staff Writer | October 8

Good spirits are bound to transform the quiet streets of downtown Opelika into a lively venue of fun and fellowship during the eighth annual "On the Tracks" food and wine event tomorrow night.Guests of the event will have the chance to sample fine wines and local cuisine while listening to live music and exploring the downtown shops along the wine-tasting trail.Pam Powers-Smith, owner of Flipflopfoto in Opelika, said she and the owner of Eighth and Rail had the original vision for the event seven years ago."We wanted something that focused on adults," Powers-Smith said.

The Auburn Plainsman

Old Soul Gets an Auburn Jump Start

By Andrew Sims / ONLINE EDITOR | October 8

There is definitely nothing old news about the local band Old Soul.What started in 2008 as a three-piece band playing fraternity and sorority tailgates, has now evolved into a very popular band around town."Getting the band started really was not difficult," said John Ross who plays bass for the band.

The Auburn Plainsman

On the Sideline: War Eagles Soar Over the Stadium

By Callie Garrett / Assistant Intrigue Editor | October 1

"Direct your attention to section 110 for a special presentation. To continue a tradition that is uniquely Auburn, Nova will circle the stadium landing near midfield."It has been a tradition for years to have Nova, the war eagle, soar around Jordan-Hare stadium getting fans pumped up for kickoff.There is a tremendous amount of tedious training that goes on behind the scenes for Nova.Nova and the other war eagle, Spirit, rotate games at which to fly as well as their practice fly every day in the stadium."We are actually just taking a natural behavior and modifying it," said Roy Crowe, Auburn's eagle consultant.

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Society Assigns Sexual Stereotypes

By Daniel Chesser/ Staff Writer | October 1

A stigma exists between men and women causing a double standard based on a personal choice.Women are held at a higher standard of sexual behavior than men."Male promiscuity is praised and female promiscuity is punished due to a societal learning history that dates as far back as biblical times," said Ashlie Grill, a graduate in psychology.

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October Brings Awareness to Domestic Violence

By Jillian Clair/ Staff Writer | October 1

Domestic violence. It's not a term college students think about often, but it is an issue that several organizations feel should be brought to Auburn students' attention this October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.The Women's Resource Center, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, the Domestic Violence Intervention Center and Safe Harbor are sponsoring two major events to increase awareness about domestic violence among college students.In the auditorium at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Oct.

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Homegrown Coffee Shop Comes to Auburn

By Molly Montgomery / STAFF WRITER | October 1

In the fast-paced world of chain restaurants and mass production, a cozy coffee oasis has planted itself in the heart of Auburn.This past week, Auburn resident and alumna Karen Oshel, along with her husband Leonard, opened Coffee Talk, a coffee house on the corner of Samford Avenue and South College Street.Karen had worked with children for 27 years, but said she has always wanted to open a coffee shop.

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Tips From Behind the Bars

By Charley Gaines/ Staff Writer | September 24

Bottles clink as liquors are poured into tumblers and glasses. A customer yells over the music, "I need another Bud Light," for the third time waving money in the air.The bartender is in the process of making a Long Island Iced Tea, a drink that takes a while to concoct. She glares at the waving money and continues at the task at hand as quickly as she can.Seventeen hours behind the bar on a home game weekend has worn her down.

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Study finds bacteria-infested showers

By Emily Clever/ Staff Writer | September 24

Every morning, showerheads spray bacteria all over their unsuspecting owners.Mycobacterium avium, a bacteria in the same genus as tuberculosis, has been found in showerheads across the nation, according to new research by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences."Mycobacterium is a common bacteria in the environment," said Mark Liles, a professor of microbiology.Fortunately for humans, this bacteria primarily affects birds, said Kirby Farrington, coordinator of the microbiology teaching lab at Auburn University.L.

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