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Fuller encourages organ donation at Opelika Council

By Jade Currid / WRITER | April 7

Mayor Gary Fuller designated April as Donate Life Month in Opelika at Tuesday's Opelika City Council meeting.In 2003, President Bush nationally proclaimed April as Donate Life Month, Fuller said.

Hunter Sanders, 7, has a tiger painted on his face as part of the activities at the Auburn chapter of International Justice Mission's Freedom Fest at Town Creek Park Sunday. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

International Justice Mission combats human trafficking

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | April 7

Five hundred dollars could pay for an iPad, a cruise, a month's rent--or a slave's freedom.The Auburn chapter of the International Justice Mission aims to raise money to free victims of human trafficking.

'GOTCHA' rides to provide another free taxi service

By Mackenzie Cogle / WRITER | April 7

With the security shuttle, various Auburn taxi services and Toomer's Ten, students have several options for getting home safely.

Battling cancer, one step at a time

By Molly Montgomery / WRITER | April 7

Participants in Relay for Life walk all night raising money and awareness for cancer research

One dead, three injured in Southern Union shooting

By Staff reports | April 6

A shooting on the campus of Southern Union Community College relating to a domestic dispute has left one female dead and three females injured, according to Opelika Police Department Capt. Allan Elkins.

Tigers prep for scrimmage

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | April 1

The Tigers practiced in shells for two hours at Jordan-Hare Stadium Friday morning in preparation for the first scrimmage of spring practice Saturday.

Throw your hands up in the air!

By Eric Austin / MANAGING EDITOR | March 31

UPC lands Taio Cruz and Neon Trees for first concert in Auburn Arena

Local Japanese react to quake

By Ellen Weathers / WRITER | March 31

"I remember it from kindergarten," said Tsukasa Ogihara, senior in mechanical engineering from Kumagaya, Japan. "They ring the bell, then you have to duck under a table and open a door, so after the earthquake you can escape."

Honoree is 'Major' family man

By Alexandria Smith / WRITER | March 31

Father of three girls and avid outdoorsman, Maj. Jeffrey Dyal is also an award-winning Marine officer instructor for Auburn's Naval ROTC.

Korean company to boost economy

By Jade Currid / WRITER | March 31

A large Korean corporation will establish its first U.S. operation in Auburn, creating jobs and bringing industry innovation.

The Auburn University arboretum is part of the Auburn Floral Trail. The trail is at its peak through April 12 and is open to cars as well as pedestrians. (Maria Iampietro / Associate Photo Editor)

Stop and smell the roses

By Molly Montgomery / WRITER | March 31

The 2011 Auburn Floral Trail provides 14 miles of fragrance for everyone to enjoy

Auburn Crossing on Wire Road has received renovations and has been renamed The Veranda at Auburn. (Rebekah Weaver / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

New management updates apartments

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | March 31

The apartment complexes Legacy at Auburn, formerly Auburn Trail, and The Veranda at Auburn, formerly Auburn Crossing, are undergoing changes to more than just their names.

You've been warned

By Mackenzie Cogle / WRITER | March 31

Police to verbally remind violators of traffic laws during the Travel With Care campaign April 4-8

Blame it on the booze, sex, cigs

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | March 31

Alcohol, tobacco and HPV have recently been linked to head and neck cancer

Nancy Wallingham spends most of her time behind the bar at Grown Folks Blues and More.

People of the Plains

By Trent Erwin / WRITER | March 31

Bartender goes beyond pouring drinks

Survey says traffic flow, schools need more work

By Morgan McKean / WRITER | March 31

Seventy-eight percent the Auburn population sampled in the annual citizen survey reported being satisfied with the overall value of their tax dollars--33 percent higher than the national average.

Moe's fires up new location

By Mackenzie Cogle / WRITER | March 31

Bringing together a taste of the South and its Colorado roots, Moe's Bar B Que opened in Auburn March 8.

Student Center reopened after evacuation

By Alison McFerrin / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | March 30

Grease that entered air ducts Wednesday in the Student Center led to an evacuation of the building at approximately 10 a.m. after someone reported smoke coming from the roof, according to Lt. Dennis Carlisle of the Auburn Fire Department.

Campus mourns students' deaths

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | March 25

Friends, family remember Jessica Foshee and Mary Beth Goodner

Hangout brings good tunes

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | March 24

With headliners Paul Simon, Foo Fighters and Widespread Panic serving up sweet tunes and lingering leads, you won't need a board to boogie at the beach.Gulf Shores will transform once again into concertgoers' musical Mecca when some of the top acts in music take the stage at the second annual Hangout Music Festival May 20-22.If a lineup that also includes The Black Keys, My Morning Jacket, Flaming Lips, The Avett Brothers, Primus, Ween and Matisyahu sounds like your bucket of beer, don't wait too long to get tickets because the sun's setting fast."Right now, we sure are anticipating selling out," said festival co-founder Shaul Zislin.