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Mary Iraggi and local jewelry designer Kate Kirby (left) model some of Kirby's pieces, which are sold at The Villager. Kirby is one of 10 local artists who will be featured at the Nov. 25-27 show. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Art show gives local artists exposure

By Kristen Oliver / WRITER | November 17

Auburn talents will be on display Iron Bowl weekend, but not just in Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Chef Adelle Bonilla leads a team to create an Auburn gingerbread village masterpiece each year. Last year she used 90 eggs, 80 pounds of flour, 30 pounds of sugar, 7 pounds of molasses and 5 pounds of ground sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to finish the job. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Cookie campus

By Nick Bowman / OPINIONS EDITOR | November 17

Adelle Bonilla earns her living in November making gingerbread houses.

Two tornadoes touch down in Auburn area

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | November 16

At approximately 11:48 a.m. a tornado warning was issued for Lee, Chambers and Macon counties.

Tigers suffer loss against Georgia

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | November 14

The No. 24 Auburn Tigers suffered another conference loss for the 2011 season after falling to the No. 14 Georgia Bulldogs 7-45 in the Deep South's oldest rivalry Saturday evening in Athens, Ga.

Eighth & Rail closes down

By Kristen Oliver / WRITER | November 10

A change is coming where the railroad meets 8th Street.

This vacuum that simulates the environment of outerspace is the last major piece of equipment the Space Research Institute has to move out of the Leach Center. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Gone without a trace

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | November 10

The Space Research Institute is being shut down as the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) reorganizes its institutes.

East Thach undergoes speed limit decrease

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | November 10

Auburn City Council gave the green light for speed limit reductions on East Thach Avenue, but not all council members were full speed ahead on the plan.

US department demands data

By Nick Bowman / OPINIONS EDITOR | November 10

The U.S. Department of Justice is making more work for most Alabama school systems.

It's all about funny business

By Natalie Yarid / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | November 10

The average American doesn't get paid to make people laugh, but Jimmy Johnson is anything but the average American.

Memorial honors student deaths

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | November 10

After numerous student deaths, the SGA has decided to sponsor a memorial for students who attended Auburn University, and have now passed away.

Auburn says thanks

By Anna Claire Conrad / STAFF WRITER | November 10

Auburn residents are encouraged to give thanks and show their support for their neighbors who have fought and are still fighting for America's freedom.

Loachapoka third-graders use their dance skills to fund their trip to Disney World. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Loachapoka third graders 'wobble' their way to Disney World

By Ken Porter / WRITER | November 10

"Wobble" has become more than a dance move to some students at Loachopoka Elementary School.

U.S. Navy veteran Bill Key served in the military for 20 years working on strategic missile submarines. After 19 patrols, he now enjoys his retirement by spending time doing things like playing with dogs Sumi and Max. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Protecting U.S. waters

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | November 10

Bill Key was 18 years old when he decided to join the military, but he didn't know he would spend the next 20 years of his life on and off submarines.

Haley Ann poses for the November issue of Playboy magazine as part of the Girls of the SEC spread. Playboy came to Auburn last spring for the photoshoot. (CONTRIBUTED)

Tigers take it off for Playboy

By Miranda Dollarhide / EDITOR | November 3

Haley Ann, junior in apparel merchandising, design and production, always knew she wanted to pose for Playboy, but when they came to campus last April, she didn't know they would catch her with her pants down--literally.

Downtown construction will culminate in two new restaurants this winter: Tropical Smoothie (above) on West Glenn Avenue and Chipotle Mexican Grill on West Magnolia Avenue. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Downtown construction brings new life, restaurants

By Natalie Yarid / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | November 3

Tropical Smoothie leads the way.

Tom Sherburne's professional kayaking career led him to co-found Shred Ready, a helmet manufacturer. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

People of the Plains

By Lane Jones / WRITER | November 3

Whether he's shredding the water or running his business, Tom Sherburne is making waves.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Opelika

By Kristen Oliver / WRITER | November 3

For all you early Christmas shoppers, Opelika Main Street is bringing out its Christmas decorations and gifts.

Downtown construction will culminate in two new restaurants this winter: Tropical Smoothie on West Glenn Avenue and Chipotle Mexican Grill (above) on West Magnolia Avenue. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Downtown construction brings new life, restaurants

By Andrew McCaslin / WRITER | November 3

New Mexican option to open near campus

SGA reserves big bucks for bike program keeper

By Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | November 3

SGA passed a bill Monday night to allocate $15,042.43 from the SGA reserve fund to hire a part-time graduate student to manage a new campus bike program for one year.

Auburn University President Jay Gogue, Auburn Mayor Bill Ham, GE Aviation Supply Chain Vice President and General Manager Colleen Athans, Gov. Robert Bentley, Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Mike Hubbard celebrate the groundbreaking of the GE Aviation plant in Auburn. The facility will produce commercial and military jet engine parts. (Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR)

New plant prepares for takeoff

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | November 3

"We whispered in their ear, whispered sweet nothings and told them how good it would be," Rep. Mike Rogers said jokingly to an audience of about 100.