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Smoothies and Seoul add spark to Auburn cuisine

By Rebecca Moseley / INTRIGUE REPORTER | August 23

Students making their way back to school return to several new options for dining in and carrying out.

Updyke defense attorney requests to leave case

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | August 22

Lois J. Willie III, one of the defense attorneys for Harvey Updyke Jr. in his case of allegedly poisoning the Toomers Oaks, is requesting to withdraw, according to the Opelika-Auburn News.

Former Auburn football player Antonio Goodwin was sentenced to 15 years in prison for a robbery in March 2011. (Courtesy of Vasha Hunt, Opelika-Auburn News)

Goodwin and Mosley trial to proceed

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | August 20

Antonio Goodwin and Dakota Mosley, former Auburn football players, are headed back to court in September.

Dee Liner. (Courtesy of Tom Hauck, ESPN HS)

Five-star commit suspended indefinitely

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | August 17

Dee Liner, defensive tackle out of Muscle Shoals, made headlines again today, but not for his athletic prowess.

Auburn Carmike checks out safe after nationwide bomb threat

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY EDITOR | August 17

Police searched Friday morning and found nothing suspicious at the Wynnstar 16 theater in Auburn.

Auburn's Philip Lutzenkirchen catches a pass behind defenders, from left, T'Sharvan Bell, Erique Florence and Ryan White. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Personnel evaluations after two weeks of practice

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | August 17

Football's here. It's finally here. It's time to start growing a beard and stop washing whatever pair of underpants you have on right now, because it's almost fall, and Auburn needs every bit of luck to keep a zero in the loss column.

Harvey Updyke is accused of poisoning the Toomer's Oaks after the 2010 Iron Bowl.

Updyke lawyer continues to seek change of venue

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY EDITOR | August 16

The legal team of Harvey Updyke, Jr., the accused Toomer's Oaks poisoner, tried Aug. 15 for a second time to renew a request to change the venue of the trial.

As of Aug. 16, smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of buildings on Auburn University's campus. (Rachel Suhs / DESIGN EDITOR)

Smoking ban in effect Aug. 16, cessations programs available

By Summer Austin / WRITER | August 14

With the new smoking policy in effect Aug. 16, a 'pack it up' campaign will also be started to help smokers quit.

The Tigers stretch at practice on August 6. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers fueled by competition, desire to improve

By Chelsea Harvey / MANAGING EDITOR | August 7

After five days of practice, defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder and coach Gene Chizik are stepping up their game.

It has been nearly seven months since the Tigers have hit the turf, but they will return to Atlanta for the first game of the season in the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game on Sept. 1 in the Georgia Dome against Clemson.

Tigers report to first day of practice

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | July 31

The Tigers reported to practice today for the first time and Senior Linebacker Daren Bates said he likes how his team has progressed through voluntary workouts.

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Lee County

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | July 31

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Lee county and other surrounding counties until noon today.

Parking Services strives to alleviate students' parking concerns

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | July 29

Every year, student complaints about Auburn are similar.

Chris LaPlatney graduated from Auburn in 1988 with a degree in civil engineering. After graduation, he was commissioned as an ensign in the United States Navy. (Courtesy of Chris LaPlatney)

Auburn alumnus embodies Navy and orange

By Lane Jones / WRITER | July 26

Most graduates are considered lucky if they have an unpaid internship awaiting them after they're handed their diploma.

Miniature donkey Emma was fitted with a prosthetic leg by the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Hanger Clinic. Hanger notably made the prosthetic tail for Winter, the dolphin in the film "Dolphin Tail." (Courtesy of The War Eagle Reader)

AU Veterinary, Hanger Clinic successfully pin the leg on the donkey

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | July 25

Emma is 11 weeks old, and loves running around, especially to show off when guests are watching.However, she was born looking a little different than your average donkey.

The scene on Saturday night. News of the accident spread quickly via social media. (Courtesy of Justin Hokanson)

Pedestrians struck in Toomer's Corner accident receiving treatment

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | July 23

At approximately 9 p.m. Saturday evening, two pedestrians were struck by a car at Toomer's Corner.

Benjamin Henley Carr (right) and girlfriend Mary Grace Rogers (left). (Taken from Rogers' Facebook page).

Auburn University student killed in multiple-vehicle accident

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | July 22

According to reports by WLTZ 38, an Auburn University student was killed in a multiple-vehicle accident that occurred early Sunday morning.

A rendering of a possible expansion of the current solar panels places panels on the other two corners and middle of the parking deck's roof. (Courtesy of biosystems engineering students)

Stadium deck solar panels next step for energy reduction

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | July 21

As Auburn tip toes toward reducing its carbon footprint, 24 solar panels have been installed on the parking deck ofJordan Hare Stadium to power 10 electric vehicles and other needs for the University.

Jeremy Thomas, alleged University Heights shooting accomplice, was sentenced on Thursday, July 12, to 20 years in prison for manslaughter. (Contributed)

Accused AU shooting accomplice sentenced to 20 years for manslaughter

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | July 19

Jeremy Thomas, 18, was sentenced to the maximum of 20 years in prison Thursday, July 12, for the manslaughter of 14-year-old Takira Gaston of Montgomery in June 2011.

Wednesday began with Coach Chizik speaking followed by Phillip Lutzenkirchen, Corey Lemonier and Emory Blake.

Media days require more than meets the eye

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | July 18

Aside from the coach, three players from each team are selected to participate in media days.But how tough can preparation be for a few routine interviews?

SkyBar's renovations should be complete in time for football season with a new rooftop bar that will serve a larger selection of beer and food. (Courtesy of SkyBar)

The Sky is the limit

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | July 17

Construction on SkyBar Cafe continues as the fall semester looms near.