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Dorm visit hours spark challenge

By Rachel Hampton / WRITER | March 10

For Edward Kehoe, living in Graves Hall, gave life to an idea."We are all adults--adults trying to expand our academic horizons," Kehoe said. "We feel like the time we spend with other students shouldn't be restricted to dorm hours."Currently, the dorm-visitation hours are noon to midnight, seven days a week.

University ranks fourth in grade inflation list

By Derek Lacey / CAMPUS EDITOR | March 10

Long nights in the library studying is usually how Auburn students make As, and a recent study shows those nights are longer at Auburn than most other universities in the South.

Bakery impresses 'Ace of Cakes'

By Staff reports | March 10

This week there were two "cake aces" in town.The staff of Gourmet Tiger, a local bakery, won the cake competition put on because of 'Ace of Cakes' star Duff Goldman's visit March 8.

Volunteers keep Opelika beautiful

By Ellen Weathers / WRITER | March 10

Saturday's wind and rain didn't dampen the spirits of volunteers picking up litter as part of Opelika's citywide cleanup.

People of the Plains

March 10

When it comes to music, Jimmy knows

Musician doesn't fret over success

By Christina Santee / WRITER | March 10

John Peterson is a dirty man.

Swim team provides exercise, hope

By Jade Currid / WRITER | March 10

The Lee County Special Olympics swim team helps children with disabilities develop teamwork, compete in swim meets and overcome limitations.

Census results show expansion

By Destiny Brown / WRITER | March 10

Auburn and Opelika's census results help officials with growth and city planning

One-day volunteer projects make yearlong impact

By Jenna Moran / ASSOCIATE COPY EDITOR | March 10

Service projects like The Big Event and Keep Opelika Beautiful may only be for one day, but their impact is lasting throughout the year.

Auburn rallies on the road for consecutive comeback win

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | March 6

The men's basketball team secured its second straight double-digit comeback victory on the road against LSU Saturday 60-51, overcoming a second-half deficit of 15 points.

Fallen power line sparks fire at Longleaf and College

By Jeremy Gerrard / ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR | March 3

Electricity was cut off on South College Street Thursday night when a power line fell and set fire to the ridge next to Walmart at the intersection of Longleaf Drive and College Street.

Lockhart sentenced to death

By Jeremy Gerrard / ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR | March 3

Courtney Lockhart, convicted of the March 4, 2008, capital murder of 18-year-old Auburn student Lauren Burk, was sentenced to death by lethal injection Wednesday.

Ditching the asphalt

By Rachel Hampton / WRITER | March 3

The Great American Park provides an arena for mudding, rock crawling and riding ATVs

Updyke preliminary hearing canceled

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | March 3

The preliminary hearing for Harvey Updyke, the man accused of poisoning the Toomer's oaks, originally scheduled for March 2, has been canceled.

Toomer's update: Toomer's task force digs deep

By Eric Austin / MANAGING EDITOR | March 3

Efforts to survey soil, ground water continue

Trustee terms expire, changes may come

By Alison McFerrin / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | March 3

Nine seats on the Auburn Board of Trustees will be up for grabs this year, which could mean big changes for Auburn.

'Bath salts' drug illegal in Alabama

By Jeremy Gerrard / ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR | March 3

"Bath salts," the newest designer drug on the market, were added Feb. 22 to the Alabama Controlled Substance List, making it a felony crime to possess, manufacture or distribute the drug.

People of the Plains:

By Kelly Nicastro / WRITER | March 3

Jim Bob's owner Chuck Ferrell brings food and faith to Opelika