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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.

Trash, sewer rates increase to cover costs

By Andrew McCaslin / WRITER | June 16

Students looking for places to live off campus next semester should keep in mind that sewer and trash rates are expected to rise.

Stacee Peer loves on cat looking for adoption. (Alex Sager / PHOTO EDITOR)

Humane Society Kicks Off Feline Frenzy

By Sarah Layne / WRITER | June 14

Lee County Humane Society is holding it's first Feline Frenzy June 1-30 in honor of Adopt-A-Cat month, during which adoption fees will be waived for cats four months and older.

Liz Crandall, rehabilitation specialist with the Raptor Center, said the center will set a release date when the owls are ready to be released in August. (Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR)

Whoot let the owls out?

By Brandon Miller / WRITER | June 9

The Southeastern Raptor Rehabilitation Center in Auburn is most well known for being home to Auburn's eagles that fly before each home football game.

The Auburn Tigers national championship team met with President Barack Obama at the White House June 8. (Blakely Sisk / PHOTO STAFF)

Obama welcomes Tigers to White House Tuesday

By Crystal Cole / MANAGING EDITOR | June 9

The Auburn family invaded the White House Wednesday, many hoisting the signature orange and blue shakers.

Farming, farmers' markets a family tradition for some

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | June 9

During the summer months, warm weather and a common interest bring people together.

City of Auburn debates 1 percent sales tax increase at Tuesday's meeting

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | June 9

The Auburn City Council is two weeks away from voting on a sales-tax ordinance.

Auburn Board of Trustee update

By Staff reports | June 2

A bill passed May 31 by the Alabama State Senate will allow Alabamians to vote on a plan to revise the makeup of the Auburn University Board of Trustees.

An Auburn student firefighter dons the fire suit in preparation for a call. Students in the Student Firefighter Program are reimbursed for tuition while they work with the fire department. (Alex Sager / PHOTO EDITOR)

Students train to be firefighters in exchange for tuition

By Brandon Miller / WRITER | June 2

Greg Brewer, 31, takes great pride in his job at the Auburn Fire Department. While Brewer is busy doing everything he can to better serve his hometown, his journey to becoming a career team leader is not as simple as it may seem.

University paid author now accused of fraud $28,000 to speak at event

By Raye Hendrix / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | June 2

"It's a beautiful story, and it's a lie," Jon Krakauer said on CBS's "60 Minutes" on Sunday, April 17. Krakauer, bestselling author of "Into Thin Air" was referring to Greg Mortensen's book, "Three Cups of Tea."