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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.

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.

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.

Daddy, may I have this dance?

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | February 17

The 22nd annual Daddy-Daugther Date Night sold out, drew more than 1,000

Traffic lights to receive updates

By Jeremy Gerrard / ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR | February 17

Traffic lights and pedestrian signals at the intersections along College and Gay streets in downtown Auburn will be updated in the coming months.

Hubbard creates commission to boost job market

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | February 17

In a bleak job market, Mike Hubbard, Speaker of the state House of Representatives, is working to give Alabama businesses a boost.Hubbard has created a commission that will collaborate with state business owners to increase job growth.

Cake contest brings back heirloom tastes

By Kala Bolton / WRITER | February 17

Heirloom cake recipes may be old, but the Lee County Historical Society made sure they didn't become stale at its first heirloom cake contest Saturday in Loachapoka.

People of the Plains

By Elizabeth Fite / WRITER | February 17

Sheriff Jones finds intrinsic rewards in his work for the county

Toomer's Corner oaks poisoned

By Staff reports | February 16

The Toomer's Corner live oaks on campus have been given little chance to survive after a lethal amount of herbicide was deliberately applied to the soil around the trees, according to Auburn University.

Auburn rallies to bury Bulldogs, 65-62

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | February 12

Sophomore guard Earnest Ross paced the Tigers with 21 points while junior guard Kenny Gabriel added 18 of his own to help give Auburn (9-15) its second conference win after defeating Mississippi State (13-11) 65-62 Saturday in the Auburn Arena.

Turnage wins

By Derek Lacey / CAMPUS EDITOR | February 10

Kirby Turnage won the SGA presidential election with 42 percent of the vote

Bar fight leads to hate crime accusations

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | February 10

At an Opelika bar Jan. 29, fists and accusations flew, raising questions about whether a bar fight was actually a hate crime.

Cowboy Roundup

By Kate Jones / WRITER | February 10

At Storybook Farm, kids are able to interact with horses and enjoy Western crafts

Special needs organization to benefit from run, ride

By Destiny Brown / WRITER | February 10

Five hundred to 600 bikers and runners will not only work to improve their health, but will also benefit a nonprofit organization when they participate in the 22nd annual Love Your Heart Run and 4th annual Crank Your Heart Ride at Chewacla State Park Feb. 19.