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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.

The road-widening project on West Glen Avenue, between Donahue Drive and North College Street should be completed by the end of August. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Roadwork on Glenn Avenue to be completed by the end of August

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | July 16

The road-widening project on West Glenn Avenue, between Donahue Drive and North College Street should be completed by the end of August, according to Auburn Director of Public Works Jeff Ramsey.

The Auburn University Club's new look is under new ownership. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Auburn University Club undergoes makeover

By Anna Claire Conrad | Copy Editor | July 15

New ownership has brought about a new look for the Auburn University Club located on Yarbrough Farms Boulevard just past the intersection at Shug Jordan Parkway and North Donahue Drive.

Twenty-year-old junior in industrial engineering and native of Pelham, Ala. Dalta Garrett was killed in a four-vehicle collision on Interstate 85 in Macon County near Tuskegee on Tuesday, July 3 at 3:30 p.m (Contributed)

University mourns student killed in accident

By Anna Claire Conrad | Copy Editor | July 12

"Dalta had the heart of a lion, and her fiery spirit ignited mine whenever I was in her midst," said Daniel Barnes, cadet in the United States Air Force ROTC at Auburn University in a letter to the Garrett family.

Desmonte Leonard is escorted into the Lee County Justice Center Wednesday afternoon for his preliminary hearing regarding the June 9 shooting. (Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER)

Capital murder case moved to grand jury

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | July 11

Lee County District Judge Russell K. Bush decided after a preliminary hearing on Wednesday that enough probable cause exists to send the case of accused Auburn triple-murderer Desmonte Leonard before a grand jury.

Garrett was a Superior Performer, graduating in the top 20 percent of her U.S. Air Force cadet class. (Contributed)

Pelham mourns death of Auburn student Dalta Garrett

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | July 10

A four-vehicle car crash on Interstate 85 claimed the life of 20-year-old Auburn student Dalta Danielle Garrett Tuesday July 3 three miles south of Tuskegee.

(Breaking) Severe thunderstorm warning for Lee County

July 10

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Lee, Russell and Chambers County until 6:30 p.m.

Vice President of Research Dr. John Mason spoke before a congressional subcommittee on June 27 about the impact and role of U.S. research universities. (Courtesy of Charles Votaw Photography)

Auburn Vice President of Research testifies before Congress

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | July 7

Auburn University's Vice President of Research Dr. John Mason was invited to speak before a congressional subcommittee last week to testify about the impact and role of research universities in the United States.

In Forbes' 2012 rankings of "The Best Small Places for Business and Careers," Auburn was ranked no. 17 out of 100 in the country.

Auburn one of best small cities for business, according to Forbes

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | July 5

The loveliest village on the Plains is now also one of the most successful.

Severe storm strikes down power lines along Interstate-85

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | July 5

Severe storms along with hail have been reported in Lee County.

NCAA Football 13 first to take the field

By John Holtrop / SPORTS EDITOR | July 4

Instead of waiting until Sept. 1 for Auburn's return to the gridiron, fans will have the to opportunity to put the game in their own hands with the release of EA Sports "NCAA Football 13" on Tuesday, July 10.

The AU Medical Clinic is urging anyone experiencing symptoms of tuberculosis to come in for testing or to see a local physician as soon as possible. (Courtesy of auburn.edu)

UPDATE: All 39 people test negative for TB

By Ben Croomes | Opinions Editor | June 28

Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed all 39 people that were tested on campus for Tuberculosis have negative results.