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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."

Fire Mountain picked the fiddle and more at The Standard Deluxe in Waverly, AL. (Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR)

A not so lazy crowd gathered to listen to the music of The Lazy Birds

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | June 2

The Standard Deluxe, a printing company based in Waverly and created by Scott Peek, has evolved so much since its start in 1991 that it has also become a venue for music concerts.

Man attacked downtown, suspect in custody

By Brian Woodham / STAFF WRITER | May 28

A man was stabbed multiple times early Saturday morning in front of St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church on East Magnolia Avenue in downtown Auburn. Eyewitnesses described the assailant as a Caucasian man in his late 40s.

Board of Trustee selection committee meets to reopen process

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | May 26

Gov. Robert Bentley met with the other four members of the Board of Trustee selection committee in an open meeting yesterday to discuss the selection process for the Auburn University Board of Trustees.The committee was able to come to an agreement and pass the new process recommended by Bentley.During the meeting, Bentley addressed the current position of the committee, including the mistakes that have previously been made, where he believes it should go from here and concluded the meeting with a vote on the new and perfected selection process.

Many gathered to 'Cho down' with jokes and food

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | May 26

Henry Cho brings a smile to faces of all different ages on a summer evening and brought a light hearted mood to the end of a hectic week for many.The Event Center in downtown Opelika opened its doors to the Henry Cho's "Funny but Clean Comedy Tour."Cho worked with Brian Bates and Karen Mills to create a show that was funny for people of all ages.

Local summer music festivals in full swing

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | May 26

The Opelika Parks and Recreation department will host a free outdoor concert every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Municipal Park.The concert series will run for 15 weeks this summer.The series will feature a wide range of music including country, jazz, R&B and folk.

A jazzy Friday evening at Pebble Hill

By Raye Hendrix / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | May 26

The Auburn Art Association held its fourth annual Jazz and Blues Festival Friday, May 20 from 6-11 p.m. Artists John Mooney of Bluesiana, Grayson Capps and Tapestry played for the audience gathered at Pebble Hill on Debardeleben Road. According to an announcer, the event drew twice as many people as the previous year.

Donations still needed for those affected by storms

By Alex Harper / WRITER | May 26

Together, with the help of social networking sites and the volunteer services of the American Red Cross, Alabama residents are receiving donations in preparation for the long road to recovery after the April 27 tornado outbreak.Lasting only minutes, the storm claimed the lives of a few hundred people, injured thousands and left even more missing, or homeless.

Toomer's oak planted in D.C.

By Raye Hendrix / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | May 26

One of the seedlings from the historic Toomer's Corner oaks has made the long journey from Auburn to Washington, D.C.After the poisoning of the 130-year-old trees, Toomer's oaks seedlings went on sale and were quickly sold out to buyers across the nation.Rep. Dennis Ross, D-Florida, suggested planting the seedling after he heard the trees were poisoned. Ross graduated from Auburn in 1981 in organizational management.

Annual Click It or Ticket Campaign aims to save local lives

By Ariana Diaz / WRITER | May 26

It's that time of the year again, with Memorial Day weekend coming up, police in the state are cracking down for the annual Click It or Ticket seat belt mobilization.The initiative began Monday and will run through June 5.The Auburn Police Division, Opelika Police Department, Lee County Sheriff's Department and Alabama Department of Public Safety began the campaign with an education checkpoint on East Glenn Avenue and Frederick Road Thursday.

AORTA Run with Ross set for tomorrow, benefits Ross's family

By Raye Hendrix / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | May 20

"The Ross we have now is different, but we still have Ross with us," said Andrea Folmar, mother of Ross Folmar.Her words are in line with the attitude of those participating in the second annual Run with Ross Saturday, May 21.

Gov. Bentley announces Board of Trustee applications to be reconsidered in new selection process

By Natalie Yarid / NEWS EDITOR | May 20

After a whirlwind 10-day application process that included no interviews, and a controversial reappointment of trustee Bobby Lowder, Gov. Robert Bentley has decided to slow down and reassess each of the 200 potential candidates for the Auburn University Board of Trustees.