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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.

Auburn Fire Department readies to enter the Chemistry Building. (Derek Lacey / CAMPUS EDITOR)

UPDATE: Unknown odor causes Chemistry Building evacuation

By Derek Lacey / CAMPUS EDITOR | March 24

The Chemistry Building was reopened at 2:15 p.m. after workers in the building smelled a strange odor that made them feel nauseated and called 911.

A chocolate roll cake is one of the varieties available at the new Paris Bakery Garden on South College Street. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Bakery profits support mission work

By Jade Currid / WRITER | March 24

When you buy a sweet treat from Paris Bakery Garden on South College Street, you're not just enjoying freshly baked goods--you're also donating funds to mission work around the world.

Brad Hooks rides his mountain bike up a rocky slope on the bike trail at Lake Wilmore near Ogletree Elementary School. (Christen Harned / Assistant Photo Editor)

First section of mountain bike trail opens at Lake Wilmore

By Molly Montgomery / WRITER | March 24

Mountain bikers in the area will no longer have to travel to find a good trail.At 8 a.m. March 26, Auburn's first mountain bike trail will open at Lake Wilmore near Ogletree Elementary School. The property is owned by the city of Auburn, but the city did not fund the trail.

Mike Hoff owns Yellow Hammer, the only restaurant in Waverly, offering a full bar and entrees like smoked duck. (Maria Iampietro / associate photo editor)

People of the Plains

By Morgan McKean / WRITER | March 24

Mike Hoff runs the only restaurant in Waverly

Runners strain joints to ease joint pain

By Blakeley Sisk / WRITER | March 24

Arthritis hits close to home for the women of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, who will host a 5K April 2 in the name of arthritis research.

Provost Mazey named president of Bowling Green State University

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | March 22

Mary Ellen Mazey, provost and vice president for academic affairs, was named president of Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, Tuesday.

Auburn, Opelika city council briefs

By Staff reports | March 22

AuburnAt Tuesday?s meeting of the Auburn City Council, Mayor Bill Ham announced the Korean-based Honam Petrochemical Corporation has selected Auburn to be the site of its first manufacturing facility in the United States.Honam, or HPM Alabama Corporation as it will be known in the states, will set up shop at the Auburn Technology Park North.The company specializes in the manufacture of polypropylene resin materials and will use the Auburn plant to produce injection moldable fiber reinforced thermoplastics.