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Family buys AuburnArt

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | July 28

A big name in town, is getting even bigger.

George Baldwin, regional vice president; Tyre Stuckey, west coast vice president and Tyler Sumner, general manager are working to finish the new Zoes Kitchen on Magnolia Avenue. (Alex Sager / PHOTO EDITOR)

Zoes Kitchen opens on Magnolia

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | July 21

The day that Zoes Kitchen lovers have been waiting for has finally arrived.Zoes Kitchen is opening a location on East Magnolia Avenue, which is its 50th location, July 21.

Customers not happy with Netflix price changes

By Brandon Miller / WRITER | July 21

Netflix sent its 23 million users an email last Tuesday which sparked controversy throughout the country.Netflix informed users in the email that it is changing its billing plan Sept. 1.

Counselors join with University of Alabama for cleanup

By Trent Erwin / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | July 21

Camp War Eagle counselors not only parade noisy freshmen around campus, they also lent a helping hand to a desperate community.

Madeline Mitchell, Miss Alabama, and Barron Rae Williams, Miss Alabama Teen were crowned in 2011. ( CONTRIBUTED BY AOTOURISM )

Auburn selected to host pageants in November

By Raye May / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | July 21

Tuscaloosa is no longer the only college town in Alabama to host the Miss Alabama USA and Miss Alabama Teen USA pageants, now it is Auburn's turn.

Elementary school to open in 2013

By Ariana Diaz / WRITER | July 21

There's a new school house coming to rock Auburn in 2013.

Borrow bikes for free

By Raye May / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | July 21

Bikes are expensive, but that can no longer be the excuse for why you don't have one.

Police shot man Sunday

By Staff reports | July 21

The Auburn Police Division responded to an anonymous call Sunday, in which a possible domestic incident in a vehicle was reported.

Stacey Chappel explains the wine and food selection to Chris Zodrow at the Wine and Food Festival at the Event Center in downtown Opelika. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR )

Fun is served at Center

By Alex Harper / WRITER | July 21

Wine, food and music are the ingredients to an entertaining evening in Opelika.

Alumni tackle benefit for relief

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | July 21

Reliving a past Iron Bowl may be impossible, but witnessing a modern-day alumni Iron Bowl game can still be in your future.Former Auburn and Alabama players will meet Aug. 13 to compete in an alumni day flag football game to benefit the victims of the April 27 tornadoes.

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The end is near

By Courtney Smith / INTRIGUE EDITOR | July 14

The year was 1997. Many incoming freshmen, now 18, would have been only four or five years old.In those days, Michael Jordan ruled the basketball courts, Bill Clinton ruled America and the fastest Internet speed was dial-up. In those days, the popularity of children's literature was dying out. Reading books for fun? As if!

Chefs bring Farm to Table

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | July 14

If a meal prepared with local, fresh ingredients is something you've been seeking, seek no longer.

Construction on Magnolia Avenue picks up this summer. (Alex Sager / PHOTO EDITOR)

Magnolia Avenue crosswalks to be under construction

By Tysonn McKinnon / Writer | July 14

Pedestrians traveling along West Magnolia Avenue may soon have less to worry about from oncoming traffic thanks to a new joint project between the University and the City of Auburn. Construction began June 20 and should last two months.

National debt becomes focus for Congress

By Laura Hobbs / WRITER | July 14

While decisions are being made 474.12 miles away in Washington DC, the outcome will affect students at Auburn University.

Helpers prepare supplies for kids

By Kelley Rouse / WRITER | July 14

Volunteers will be stuffing bins with school supplies instead of stuffing busses full of children, for the second annual Stuff the Bus event, coordinated by United Way of Lee County.

Program provides tickets for heroes

By Courtney Smith / INTRIGUE EDITOR | July 7

For many students and season ticket holders, spending a Saturday tailgating and going to a football game is a privilege often taken for granted.

U-Pick Farm blooms into summer

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | July 7

Blueberry bushes are in full bloom and ready to be picked at Randle Farms in Auburn.

Police offer citizens home-security checks

By Crystal Cole / MANAGING EDITOR | July 7

Auburn residents will now have another way to safeguard their homes from intruders.

Graduate student Lacey Faciane uses an iPad 2 to record a "social story'' acted out by two children during summer program.( Contributed by AU News)

Auburn students bring June summer program to local children with disabilities

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | July 7

Auburn University Department of Special Education partnered with schools in the area to provide a summer program for students with disabilities.

City crime rate falls

By Raye Hendrix / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | July 7

The rate of violent crime in Lee County decreased significantly from 2009 to 2010, according to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center.