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Kerry Cremeans, Dustin Landry and Joey Caldwell work to clean the tornado aftermath at First Baptist

Church in Pleasant Grove April 29,

2011. (Todd Van Emst / AUBURN MEDIA RELATIONS)

Auburn athletics help with tornado relief effort

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | May 8

Auburn employees and athletes saw the destruction left by the April 27 tornadoes firsthand.

Auburn organization leads relief efforts

By Natalie Wade / WRITER | May 2

An effort that began as a way to return the generosity Alabama fans showed toward Auburn University earlier in the year has now become a grassroots phenomenon.

Auburn's Cam Newton poses with a Carolina Pathers jersey after being the number one selection in the 2011 NFL Draft. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

On NFL Draft night, Newton is still No. 1

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | April 28

A year ago, Cam Newton was the relatively unknown quarterback at a junior college in Texas, but after a record-breaking season at Auburn, he was selected as the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.

Auburn leads college athletics' premier award

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | April 28

The Auburn Tigers have won two national and four conference titles since the beginning of the 2010-2011 athletic season, and the country is taking notice.

Ian Hogg (far left), a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, oversees members of his unit lifting an injured man into Hogg's humvee, on which he displayed an Auburn flag. Hogg served in Iraq from January to June of 2003. He is now fighting Lou Gehrig's disease. (Contributed by MISTY Hogg)

Marine battles Lou Gehrig's disease

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | April 28

As a lifelong Auburn fan, 29-year-old Sgt. Ian Hogg has lived the words, "I believe in a spirit that is not afraid."

Gibbs returns to podium, The Plains to give commencement

By Eric Austin / MANAGING EDITOR | April 28

This semester's graduating class will be sent off by a speaker who has literally been the voice of the President.

Goodner autopsy report released

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | April 28

The cause of Mary Beth Goodner's death March 17 was positional asphyxia, according to a report by the Office of the Medical Examiner in Marathon, Fla.

Ala. Constitution rewrite plan passes legislature

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | April 28

Gov. Robert Bentley said April 21 he would sign a resolution establishing the Constitutional Revision Commission.

Sports league tournament spikes hunger

By Molly Montgomery / WRITER | April 28

Two brothers are using volleyball to serve up meals for those in need in Lee County.

UPC cancels annual spring concert

By Eric Austin / MANAGING EDITOR | April 21

The University Program Council's stage will remain silent this spring as the concert set for next Tuesday evening was officially cancelled Wednesday.

Harvey Updyke Jr., leaves the Opelika courthouse Wednesday after waiving his preliminary hearing. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Updyke, May cases bound for grand jury next month

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | April 21

The alleged Toomer's oaks poisoner and the man who is accused of shooting into a vehicle at Southern Union State Community College appeared in court for preliminary hearings Wednesday.Both men will appear before the grand jury in May.

Committee assigns trustee members

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | April 21

Bobby Lowder, 'controversial' Board member, is reappointed

Gunter Nawrocki scores a run for the Mets Sunday at Billy Hitchcock Miracle Field, part of the West Ridge Baseball Complex in Opelika. (Maria Iampietro / Associate Photo Editor)

Miracle League covers all the bases

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | April 21

For three years, the Miracle League of East Alabama has made sure America's pastime is accessible to residents with special needs in the Opelika-Auburn area.

Bochaor Hu, graduate student in fisheries, and Savannah Warren, senior in fisheries, help pick up trash along the road Saturday. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Local volunteers keep highway from looking trashy

By Jade Currid / WRITER | April 21

Saturday, Auburn American Fishery Society removed unsightly garbage from highways during its yearly Adopt-A-Mile litter cleanup.

Proposed bills would be a drag for smokers

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | April 21

Two bills before the state House of Representatives will monitor smoking and tobacco use if passed.The first would raise the tax on cigarettes to 75 cents per pack from the current 42.5 cents.

Party on the Plains with CityFest

By Mackenzie Cogle / WRITER | April 21

What started as an idea between two Auburn Parks and Recreation employees during lunch at Niffer's Place back in 2000 has now become Auburn's largest free outdoor festival.

Opelika City Council votes to issue electric revenue warrants

By Colton Campbell / WRITER | April 21

Opelika City Council swiftly approved several resolutions in a brief meeting Tuesday.

People of the Plains

By Trent Erwin / WRITER | April 21

From catering to caring to confections

Boogie in Waverly

By Morgan McKean / WRITER | April 21

An estimated 1,600 people boogied to Waverly Saturday afternoon to enjoy the 11th annual arts and music festival.Seven bands performed, and approximately 15 vendors showcased various art from wood carvings to pottery to hula hoops at the Old 280 Boogie.

Updyke assaulted after court appearance

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | April 20

After waiving his preliminary hearing in court Wednesday, Harvey Updyke Jr., the man accused of poisoning the Toomer's Oaks, told the Opelika Police Department he was assaulted in the parking lot of Tiger Express on Hwy. 280 in Opelika.