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International student and medical researcher dreams of farming

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | April 3

On an acre of land behind the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Fu Zhao is living out his dream. While he spends his days devoting himself to cancer research at Tuskegee University, the Chinese international's passion for helping others can be found just outside the four walls of the East Alabama Medical Center.

Pearl makes a splash at the Pi Kappa Phi dunk tank

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | April 2

Although he claimed he would not do it in his opening press conference, it only took Bruce Pearl 15 days to take his shirt off at Auburn.

Artists show off talent at Biggin Hall's annual Student Juried Art Show

By Janiee Rush | Contributing Writer | April 2

All of the artwork and awards are on display in an exhibit for the public to view in the Biggin Hall gallery from March 24 to April 4.

City Council looks forward to reelections

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | April 1

Two members of the City Council, including Mayor Bill Ham, made it clear they will run for reelection this year at the City Council meeting on April 1. Elections for Auburn city government officials are held on even-numbered years on the fourth Tuesday in August.

UPDATED: Sexual assault reported for weekend of March 29-30

April 1

The report, filed anonymously by a Safe Harbor employee who spoke directly to the victim, states that the alleged assault took place in a campus dormitory after the victim drank a non-alcoholic beverage at an on-campus party. The victim claims to have no memory after that.

University continues to keep campus clean despite trash-filled fraternity properties

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | April 1

Trash has been getting stuck in Parkerson Mill Creek for years. The creek is listed as an impaired waterway by the Environmental Protection Agency and any amount of unnatural debris, party-related trash or otherwise, can severely hinder the creek's flow, leading to the growth of harmful bacteria.

Parking services propose major changes

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | April 1

Don Andrae, manager of Parking Services, has proposed several changes to current parking regulations. If the Traffic and Parking Committee approves these changes at their meeting next month, they could be in effect by the beginning of the 2014 fall semester.

SGA discusses changes in parking and traffic

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | March 31

Changes to parking and traffic will now be discussed at University Traffic and Parking Committee. Some of the changes proposed by Don Andrae, manager of parking services, include a restructured tier system for parking violations, reducing $50 for registered violators and $150 for non-registered ones. Starting in August all ticketed violations will be in increments of 10.

Sunday funday, thanks to Adult Swim

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | March 30

Cartoon characters don't usually make appearances on college campuses. On March 30, the 2014 Adult Swim FunHouse Tour brought characters from shows like The Boondocks, Robot Chicken and Squidbillies to life through a giant inflatable castle and cartoon-themed party on Cater Lawn.

Meet Ms. CT, the Auburn Bookstore's official greeter

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | March 30

For many students, spending hundreds of dollars on textbooks is not a particularly pleasant experience. Carolise Trupp, the Auburn Bookstore's official greeter, knows how to change that. Trupp, affectionately nicknamed Ms. CT, has worked at the bookstore for the past 11 years.

Offense responds with 16 hits as baseball avoids sweep against Missouri

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | March 29

Auburn avoided the Missouri sweep Saturday with a 16-hit performance from the offense on its way to a 7-3 win.

Opelika's Yarnhouse Studio teaches the trade of knitting and crochet

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | March 29

Cary Curtiss' Yarnhouse Studio seems like a place reminiscent of an older time. Walking across the dark wooden floor, you'll pass a spinning wheel, complete with a spindle that would rival Sleeping Beauty's.

Harman Family Farms provide fresh produce for local restaurants

By Taylor Ennis | News Reporter | March 29

Chris Harman, along with his wife, Rita, founded the farm eight years ago as a side business to earn extra money for their daughter, Megan, 23, senior in communication disorders at Auburn University.

Branding a hot trend for some fraternity brothers and locals

By Becky Sheehan | Intrigue Reporter | March 28

Fraternity branding is a trend received with mixed emotions. For brothers who participate in branding, it is an honor to have the Greek letters permanently emblazoned on their bodies, but the decision is left up to fraternity members whether they receive a brand or not.

Student-directed play Venus in Fur explores S&M themes

By Becky Sheehan | Intrigue Reporter | March 28

"Venus in Fur" is a bold choice for a student director. The play wrestles with the complex power struggle between the sexes. It challenges the audience with sadomasochistic themes and strong language.

ZTA's Big Man on Campus raises awareness for breast cancer

By Keely Shearer | March 27

The Zeta Tau Alpha sorority hosted their 18th annual Big Man on Campus event tonight to benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation and breast cancer education and awareness. The event started at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Act.

UPDATED: Three freshmen arrested for burglary of Jordan-Hare Stadium locker room

March 27

The APD arrested the three men, all freshmen at Auburn University, on felony warrants of alleged third-degree burglary and first-degree theft of property. The arrests resulted from an investigation by the APD into a March 22 theft of property report from a building in the 200 block of South Donahue Drive.

Toomer's Corner begins first phase of renovations

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | March 27

The corner of College and Magnolia, empty since Harvey Updyke poisoned the soil as revenge for the 2010 Iron Bowl, is entering the first stages of renovations and construction.