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Bentley awards grant to EAMC

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | July 7

Last Thursday Governor Robert Bentley awarded $30,000 to the East Alabama Medical Center, and the money is going to waste -- the removal of waste.

Customers file in line at the box office of Carmike theater to purchase tickets for an afternoon movie.( Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Third theater in area may be the lucky charm

By Jake Winfrey / WRITER | July 7

Opelika has resumed plans to bring a new movie theater to Lee County.

Alyssa Carodine, junior in anthropology and barista at Gnu's Room, makes a drink with latte art. (Christen Harned / ASSOCIATE PHOTO)

Gnu's Room becomes nonprofit

By Sarah Layne / WRITER | July 7

The Gnu's Room is strengthening its role as a community builder by becoming a nonprofit organization.

Student found dead

By Staff reports | June 30

Tyler B. Forester, a junior at Auburn University, was found dead in his apartment this morning.

John Varner, a University Archives employee, opens the display case to turn "Jeffrey's Latest 13 More Alabama Ghosts" book to the story about the Auburn Spirit. (Kristen Ferrell / CAMPUS EDITOR)

Exhibit honors Windham

By Kristen Ferrell / CAMPUS EDITOR | June 30

Auburn creates an eerie backdrop for many ghost stories written by well-known writer and story teller Kathryn Tucker Windham. For a large part of her life, Windham gathered and crafted stories focusing on southern folklore, and an exhibit in Auburn's Ralph Brown Draughon Library was created to showcase Windham's collection.

City boosts safety with new system

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | June 30

Auburn University and the City of Auburn have joined their technological and public safety departments to assure the safety of students.

Auburn student arrested on various charges

By Crystal Cole / MANAGING EDITOR | June 30

Auburn student Jacob K. Greer, 20, was arrested by Auburn police June 26 on multiple charges.Greer was questioned on East University drive Sunday regarding a recent residential burglary complaint.

Local children enjoy free popsicles at Independence Day Celebration at Duck Samford Stadium July 4, 2010. (Contributed by Auburn City Parks and Recreation)

Annual city Independence Day celebrations won't fizzle

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | June 30

Annual Fourth of July celebration, including live music, fireworks and free treats will be held in Auburn on July 4.

How many roommates is too many?

By Brandon Miller / WRITER | June 30

For Auburn students looking for housing in the fall, Auburn's zoning ordinance contains specific information regarding residential occupancy that incoming students need to be aware of.

Choir gathers for annual Star Spangled Spectacular event. (Alex Sager / PHOTO EDITOR)

Diverse crowd gathers to hear joined voices

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | June 30

The 10th annual Star Spangled Spectacular choral event, held June 26 at Auburn United Methodist Church, became both a celebration of American music and a learning experience for an international audience.

Auburn Students use the current central campus location, Haley Center, for a wide varitey of needs.(Alex Sager / PHOTO EDITOR)

Trustees vote for new building

By Raye Hendrix / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | June 30

The Auburn University Board of Trustees approved a new classroom-building project at its June 17 meeting.

Gene Chizik phones recruits on National Signing Day. (Todd Van Emst / MEDIA RELATIONS)

Chizik 'All In' for the release of his new book

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | June 29

Faith, family and football are the main focus in coach Gene Chizik's upcoming book "All In: What It Takes to Be the Best."The book will be released Tuesday, July 5.

Extreme drought conditions affect county

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | June 27

With Lee County suffering from extreme drought, the second-highest drought level, the city of Auburn's Water Works Board is asking customers to comply with voluntary water restriction.

Youthful offender status denied by judge

By Natalie Wade / EDITOR | June 27

All four former Auburn University football players accused of robbery and burglary will be tried as adults.

Send us your Fourth of July photos

By Staff reports | June 24

We want your photos! Send us patriotic kid, fireworks or general celebration photos. You may see them in the print and/or online editions of The Auburn Plainsman.

Former nude model reminisces about past

By Raye Hendrix / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | June 23

Terry Rodriguez, local artist, was Auburn University's first nude model.

Lee County uses grant to track sex offenders

By Ariana Diaz / WRITER | June 23

The law enforcement agencies in Lee County are using a $110,500 grant to make the 170 sex offenders in Lee County easier to track.

Auburn City Council approves 1 percent sales tax increase

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | June 22

The Auburn City Council approved a 1 percent sales tax increase at a meeting Tuesday night after hearing from over 25 residents who argued against the increase.

Chef Leonardo Maurelli prepares appetizers for guest. (Alex Sager / PHOTO EDITOR)

Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center and Alabama Beer Week partnered to create War Eagle Beer Dinner

By Kelly Rouse / WRITER | June 17

Great beer for a great cause brings Auburn residents together for the War Eagle Beer Dinner in honor of the second annual Alabama Beer Week.

Judge denies gag order in case

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | June 16

Lee County Judge Jacob Walker III denied a gag order requested by the district attorney in the case of Harvey Updyke Jr., who is accused of poisoning the Toomer's oaks.