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Stacee Peer, LCHS director of public relations, feeds one of the cats available for adoption. (Alex Sager / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR)

Lee County Humane Society offers treats, not tricks

By Kristen Oliver / WRITER | October 27

Looking to adopt a pet? Now's the time to do it.

Opelika invites dog lovers to strut their stuff

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | October 27

Opelika's Halloween event is like most, featuring creative costumes and tasty treats. But this party has a twist: the guests of honor are all canines.

Synthetic marijuana, also known as "spice" or "K2," has recently drawn attention and been seized by the state. (CONTRIBUTED)

ABC Board takes the 'spice' out of life

By Natalie Yarid / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | October 27

In the last two weeks, the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has seized more than 39,500 packages of synthetic marijuana across the state.

Zaid Kayyali, sophomore in international business, Brandon Batchelor and Seth Clayton plan to travel 12,000 miles across the U.S. to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Bikers ride miles of smiles

By Natalie Yarid / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | October 27

One Auburn student and his friends plan to go the distance for cancer awareness and prevention.

Number of flu shots decrease

By Lane Jones / STAFF WRITER | October 27

Flu shots may not be as popular this year as they have been in the past.

Ecology preserve, children's author tell kids to take it outside

By Elizabeth Bonner / STAFF WRITER | October 23

The Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve and children's author Daisy Griffin are hosting a book release party and afternoon of fun with nature Tuesday in an effort to encourage children to spend more time outdoors.

Hide your kids, hide your wife

By Nick Bowman / OPINIONS EDITOR | October 20

The Grinch has come early to Auburn. The hairy green menace called burglary has become more prevalent in Auburn, and authorities say college students aren't the only victims.

Cash cow or chump change

By Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | October 20

Professors will now have a few more pennies in the jar after they retire.

The teal ribbon is the associated color and symbol for sexual assault awareness.

Sexual assault attacks campus

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | October 20

A sexual assault in an on-campus residence hall was reported early in the morning on Oct. 6.

Auburn Fire Chief Lee Lamar gathers with Lt. Robert Hodge and firefighters Brandon Kohn, Logan Lambert, Jay Gibbs and Brandon Magill. Lamar said members of the fire department are like family. (Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR)

People of the Plains

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | October 20

When Auburn Fire Chief Lee Lamar was growing up out on Wire Road, he never thought, 'When I grow up, I'm going to be a firefighter.'

Storied Opelika eatery serves up tradition

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | October 20

Ask an alumnus about Auburn tradition, and along with pajama pep rallies and rolling Toomer's, he might just mention Sani-Freeze.

A convenient creepy

By Elizabeth Bonner / STAFF WRITER | October 20

October is a time of celebrating the scary, and Pope's Haunted Farm offers a local option for doing just that.

Auburn Arena will be the new permanent location for graduation. (Alex Sager / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR)

Commencement moves from Jordan-Hare to Auburn Arena

By Miranda Dollarhide / EDITOR | October 20

Although home to a national championship team, Jordan-Hare Stadium will no longer be home to spring, fall or summer commencement.

Auburn graduate James Farmer meets Leigh Hardy at his book signing for "A Time to Plant" Friday at Frou Frou floral shop. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Famous Farmer excels at cooking, gardening

By Andrew McCaslin / WRITER | October 20

James Famer loves Southern gardening. In fact, he loves all aspects of Southern horticulture.

Festival satisfies sweet tooth

By Anna Claire Conrad / STAFF WRITER | October 20

Work up an appetite, because Syrup Soppin' Day is almost here.

J.M. Anderson, assistant at Jean Dean RIF in Opelika, helps children in Alabama receive free books. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Program opens new chapter in funding

By Kristen Oliver / WRITER | October 20

It takes a lot of work to give one child three books.

Auburn student struck by Tiger Transit identified

By Miranda Dollarhide / EDITOR | October 18

Officials identified the Auburn University student struck by a Tiger Transit Tuesday morning as Danielle O'Mahoney.

Tigers succeed against Gators

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | October 16

The No. 24 Auburn Tigers (5-2, 3-1 SEC) returned home to beat the unranked Florida Gators (4-3, 2-3 SEC) 17-6 in Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday.

Annual report shows increase in drug, alcohol incidents

By Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | October 13

Campus safety concerns can now be answered with one practical solution.

Students take on Wall Street

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | October 13

A nationwide protest has taken root in Auburn.