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Kaylee Wilson pays her bill with cash to Chili's bartender Joshua Jones. Chili's general manager Eric Wilson said the number of customers paying with TigerCards has decreased dramatically since the meal plan was created in 2008. (Christen Harned / Assistant Photo Editor)

Businesses take notice of meal plan

By Jordan Dale / WRITER | March 3

Auburn's required meal plan, implemented in 2008, has helped stimulate the on-campus economy, but it's instatement may have left some local businesses reeling.

Lockhart receives death penalty

By Staff reports | March 2

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

Casey McElroy throws the ball to first against Radford Friday. (Emily Adams/PHOTO EDITOR)

Varnadore leads Tigers past Highlanders

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | February 27

Runs from junior outfielders Creede Simpson and senior Kevin Patterson were all Auburn needed to secure a 2-0 series-clinching win over the Radford Highlanders at Plainsman Park Sunday afternoon.

University considers smoking ban

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | February 24

Students' letter prompts discussion of smoke-free campus

The new Auburn University Recreation and Wellness Center will include a one-third mile indoor inclined track. (contributed)

Surveying begins for Rec Center

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | February 24

Surveying is underway as construction plans for the new Auburn University Recreation and Wellness Center are complete.

Jay Amling, pesticide applicator for landscape services, spreads activated charcoal on the soil of the Toomer's trees Wednesday afternoon. (Emily adams / photo editor)

Toomer's fallout unites rivals

By Eric Austin / MANAGING EDITOR | February 24

Auburn-Alabama joint venture announced while rescue is still unlikely

Mall's slow pace affects businesses

By Morgan McKean / WRITER | February 24

Businesses in West Pace Village struggle to attract customers

Alvin Willis has been working for the city of Auburn for 20 years. He leads the Toomer's Corner cleanup team and keeps the streets downtown clean daily. (Emily Adams / photo editor)

People of the Plains

By Mackenzie Cogle / WRITER | February 24

Alvin Willis works hard to keep Auburn the cleanest village on the Plains

The City Council recently applied for a grant for money to supplement Auburn's already existing recycling program. (Maria Iampietro / Associate Photo Editor)

City applies for recycling grant

By Alexandria Smith / WRITER | February 24

Foliage in Auburn is getting greener, and so are the city's plans for sustainability.

Guns sit on display at Money Mizer Pawn and Jewelry. (Rebekah Weaver / Assistant Photo Editor)

Pawnshops thrive despite economy

By Miranda Dollarhide / Intrigue Editor | February 24

With the current state of the economy, pawnshops are no longer attracting just gun enthusiasts.

Federal budget cuts to decrease Pell Grant funds

By Victoria Rodgers / WRITER | February 24

President Obama's budget plan will inevitably cut a significant amount of money out of the Pell Grant program, but there are still a lot of pieces missing to the budget's puzzle.

Reported burglaries decrease during 2010

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | February 24

According to an analysis of burglary reports by Auburn police, the city saw a decline in burglaries during 2010.

Rivals announce joint initiative

By Eric Austin / MANAGING EDITOR | February 23

Sister trees will be planted, one on each campus, as a sign of unity between the two schools.

Maria Iampietro / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR

Fans plan 'Toomer's Tree Hug'

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | February 19

In response to the poisoning of the historic Toomer's Oaks, Auburn fans have planned the "Toomer's Tree Hug," which is scheduled to take place Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at Toomer's Corner.

Stephen Enloe, assistant professor of agronomy and soils, and Gary Keever, professor of horticulture, speak to the media during a press conference in front of Samford Hall. (Jillian Clair/NEWS EDITOR)

Press conference reveals more details on Toomer's poisoning

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | February 17

Harvey A. Updyke of Dadeville, 62, was arrested Feb. 17 at 1:26 a.m. for a criminal mischief warrant in connection to the application of herbicide to the Toomer's oak trees.

Arrest made in connection to Toomer's poisoning

By Staff reports | February 17

Harvey A. Updyke of Dadeville, 62, was arrested Feb. 17 at 1:26 a.m. for a criminal mischief warrant in connection to the application of herbicide to the Toomer's oak trees.

Toomer's Oaks Poisoned

By Eric Austin / MANAGING EDITOR | February 17

Officials from the Alabama State Pesticide Residue Laboratory have confirmed the live oaks at Toomer's Corner, landmark icons of the city and the University, have been poisoned and are unlikely to survive.

Kelly Davino and Chase Cox enjoy a night of dancing at the Carnivale masquerade ball Feb. 12. (Daniel Friday / Photo Staff)

Carnivale unmasks local artists

By Molly Montgomery / WRITER | February 17

Guests at The Layman Group's Carnivale didn't want to show their faces.

Strategic plan puts students first

By Derek Lacey / CAMPUS EDITOR | February 17

The first nine words of the Auburn University Division of Student Affairs strategic plan for 2010-2013 are, "The student is the most important person on campus."

Sidewalk project gets green light

By Madeline Hall / WRITER | February 17

Traveling around Auburn by foot or bicycle will soon be easier with the work of the South College Street Sidewalk Project and the Safe Routes to School Sidewalk/Crosswalk Project.