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Josh Wallace, basketball player, will graduate in engineering. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Josh Wallace engineers a future after basketball

By Lance Davis / WRITER | May 3

Josh Wallace remembers the time he almost gave up.

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst / AUBURN ATHLETICS PHOTOGRAPHER)

Malzahn sets tentative depth chart

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | May 1

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn went into spring practice with three goals for the football team on his mind: to get the team's edge back mentally and physically after last season's demoralizing campaign, for the team to have a basic understanding of the new offense and defense, and to develop a depth chart with two players at each position.

Forum to decide fate of Auburn Aviation Held at Samford Hall

By James Godwin / WRITER | April 29

With Auburn University's Aviation Management program in danger of termination, a meeting between Auburn faculty and aviation students was held Monday, April 29, at 11:00 a.m. in Samford Hall.

Auburn head coach John Pawlowski discussing a call. (Courtesy of Auburn Athletics.)

Auburn baseball defeats Missouri 3-1

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | April 27

Two home runs from Auburn first baseman Garrett Cooper led the Tigers to a 3-1 series opening victory over Missouri Friday, April 26.

Tom O'Shea teaches English at Auburn and also owns local music store, The Guitar Shoppe. (Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR)

Professor teaches all the classics, from Shakespeare to Santana

By Amber Franklin / WRITER | April 27

It's not very often that someone can go from talking about degeneration theories and tattoos to showing someone how to string a banjo, then circle back to discussing folklore and fairies in literature.

Pat Monahan, lead singer of Train. (Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR)

Train stops in Auburn

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief and Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | April 26

Train came through Auburn Thursday, April 25, making more noise than the city's usual freight train.

The Why Care Campaign collected over 2.500 Why Care photos from over 73 countries and grabbed the attention of Olympians, students from around the world and even pop stars like Christina Aguilera. (Contributed by Devin Yeomans).

Why Care Campaign calls Auburn to action

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | April 24

Four students started Why Care Campaign at Auburn last fall, but have expanded it worldwide.

Sophomore quarterback Ben Durand catches a snap. (Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR)

Auburn follows A-Day with two final practices

By George Nunnelley / WRITER | April 24

Although A-Day has come and gone with this past weekend, the Auburn Tigers were back on the practice field Tuesday and Wednesday morning, making them the last SEC team still holding spring practice.

The removal of the Toomer's Oaks started this morning at 7 a.m. (Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR)

Toomer's Oaks receive final farewell during cut down

By Austin Lankford / CAMPUS REPORTER | April 23

After a weekend of celebration and one final roll, fans and students surrounded the Toomer's Corner oaks Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. while they were being cut down.

Jacobs calls Roberts' report "clearly flawed"

By Jay Jacobs | April 22

Jay Jacobs released his second statement regarding Selena Roberts' article that came out in early April, saying it is "clearly flawed."

Equestrian celebrates national title by rolling Toomer's Corner

By Lance Davis / WRITER | April 21

One day after celebrating what was supposed to be the final rolling of Toomer's Corner on A-Day, Auburn decided to let the equestrian team, which won the national championship Saturday, give the oaks a fresh coat.

Aubie prepares to throw a roll of toilet paper at the oak trees.
(Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR)

The last roll

By Nathan Simone / MANAGING EDITOR | April 20

As toilet paper flew through the air following A-Day, there wasn't a shred of sadness in sight nor tear that needed to be wiped.

Orange defeats Blue at A-Day

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | April 20

The Orange defeated the Blue team 35-14 at Auburn's spring football showcase

The trees were traditionally rolled after a major win for Auburn. (Katherine McCahey / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

The final rolling of Toomer's

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | April 19

They never achieved any feats on the football field to compare with the likes of Pat Sullivan, Bo Jackson and Cam Newton, and they never led groups of young men to victory as Ralph "Shug" Jordan and Pat Dye did, yet they are as much a part of Auburn football history as any of them.