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Teachers without benefits

By Hayley Blair / INTRIGUE BEAT EDITOR | April 3

Campus LGBT advocacy groups have voiced concerns about the lack of benefits for the partners of gay University employees.

Buddhist Monk dispenses advice at The Gnu's Room

By Jenny Steele / WRITER | April 3

The Gnu's Room will host a lecture April 4 at 7 p.m. on "How to Solve Our Human Problems," a book written by Buddhist monk Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

New information revealed in student's death

By Lane Jones / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | March 29

When Kyle Nixon, an Auburn senior in political science, died unexpectedly last September, the cause of his death was unclear.

OIT, SGA team up to evaluate performance

By Bradley Roberts / WRITER | March 29

Technology is ever changing, and with those changes comes room for improvement

Alabama House discusses several new bills

By Sydney Callis / WRITER | March 29

Alabama's House of Representatives reconvenes Tuesday for the 16th day of the 2012 Regular Session to discuss new legislation.

Social media seminar to show importance of 'digital word of mouth'

By Abigail O'Brien / WRITER | March 29

Robert French will give a lunchtime seminar titled "Leveraging the PR Power of Social Media" at noon Thursday at the Opelika Sportsplex.

Auburn CityFest now accepting submissions for juried art show

By Jenny Steele / WRITER | March 29

All local and regional artists 18 and older are invited to enter the annual Auburn CityFest juried art show.

Annual Opelika event features gardens and art

By Heather Allen / WRITER | March 29

Flowers are blooming, pollen is in the air and the Opelika community is ready to get outdoors and tend to their gardens.

People of the Plains

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | March 29

Rosezena Gunn began cooking when she was 14 by helping her mother in Cincinnati and has been cooking ever since.

Author of Fast Food Nation examines HB 56, negative results for the future

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 23

Eric Schlosser dissected the nations fast food industry in his 2001 book "Fast Food Nation," but on Thursday he visited the Auburn Dixon Hotel and Conference Center to explain the implications of HB 56 and what it means to be an American.

President Gogue makes smoking ban final

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | March 22

An issue that flamed up more than a year ago is nearly resolved, and that's not just blowing smoke.

Modern dance comes to Opelika

By Sydney Callis / WRITER | March 22

Pilobolus Dance Theatre will perform at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts March 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Community dance classes encourage involvement

By Heather Allen / WRITER | March 22

Auburn Parks and Recreation is encouraging the community to get out and dance.

Kiesel Park caters to dog owners

By Jenny Steele / WRITER | March 22

Dog owners are invited to learn more about their furry friends at Responsible Dog Ownership Day Saturday at Kiesel Park.

People of the Plains

By Abigail O'Brien / WRITER | March 22

Working with her husband and two young children in their vegetable garden, shooting an elk in Colorado with her dad or cheering on the Auburn Tigers at a home football game are just some of the things Tipi Colley Miller might be found doing.

Closing the door on hate

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | March 8

For four students, what started as a horrifying experience with racism turned into an opportunity to do something good for Auburn's campus.

People of the Plains

By Ali Jenkins / WRITER | March 8

Like many college students, Laura Perry wasn't sure what career she would end up in after graduating, but she was certain of one thing: it wouldn't involve children.

Fine-dining restaurants cover Auburn, Opelika area

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | March 8

Students may have to wait for a visit from mom and dad to eat at the top-notch restaurants in the surrounding area, but when the day arrives it's vital to know where to go.